Now the protectors, the helmet, and then this Shirt – ’cause, that looks cool! Ok, now you’re ready to go.” Today I’m on Wechsel and I try downhill biking, a fast variant of mountain biking, …
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The boat has a new home
May 2019 – an era comes to an end. For 22 years my parents’ yacht has been in Umag, but now we are moving. Further to the south, to better weather, more beautiful islands, more …
Continue readingOff to paradise
We are doing a trip to a place with a promising name: Paradise Valley It takes about an hour to drive from Tamraght to the Paradise Valley. We’re stopping at Brahmin’s friends – an argan …
Continue readingSurfing Morocco
[repeat] paddle. — paddle. ——— paddle Quuiick. —- Stand up — Smaaaaaashshhh. [repeat] After a couple of days out surfing I can clearly say: I got sand and salt water everywhere in my body 😀 …
Continue readingEssaouira – city of dreams
3 hours west of Marrakech is the “blue city” Essaouira. The fishermen village on the Atlantic is a sharp contrast to the loud Marrakech. Everything is a little more relaxed here at the ocean. The …
Continue readingCulinary delights
Sensing the intense smell of mint diverts my eyes from the fresh grilled chicken skewers. A few steps further juicy dates invite to have yet another snack – maybe with some pistachios? Morocco is not …
Continue readingHelene? Or not?
Heeey, hello, hello You are from Germany? Ah Austria! You’re so beautiful. Come in my good restaurant – I have all good food. Grilled fish, chicken. What you want? Best food here. You are Helene …
Continue readingTravel to the 16 century
At the time of the sultans Abdallah al-Ghalib and Ahmad al-Mansur, when the Saadians ruled Morocco, Marrakech flourished and became the center of the region. The kasbah (royal city) was completely renovated and new gardens …
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Hurry-scurry Marrakech! Its loud and colourful and amazing. I’ve been warmly welcomed by my host Oussama and wanted to explore the markets around Djamaa el Fna. But just one foot out of that lovely old …
Continue readingExciting February :)
Hello my dears, it has been a bit quiet here in February. This is due to the fact that I was focusing on a new project: setting up my company 🙂 There is still a …
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45 degrees, the sun is burning the earth. The warm breeze almost feels like sauna. I wanted to take the road that is less used and left the freeway some time ago. Suddenly I am …
Continue readingJefferys Bay – Surfing South Africa
J-Bay welcomes me with loud bark – I stay at Jessica and Erics, who share their home with 4 dogs and 2 cats. After extensive scratching and fondling I can move into my room and …
Continue readingCape Agulhas and Roadtrip to Jefferys Bay
Cape Agulhas is the southernmost tip of the African continent. And windy. Very windy 🙂 Apparently, I’ve got an extraordinary phase because I’m blown out of my shoes every day. At the Cape the warm Indian …
Continue readingSaturdays in South Africa
At breakfast, a geometric tortoise casually passes my table. The morning hours I spend at the beach, where a seal bathes together with me and the other beach guests in the „bath-tub-warm“ water. Video: Seal …
Continue readingA trip around the cape
Today is the day. I pick up my rental car. Driving on the left side. Aaaahh! But I quickly realize that it is not difficult at all, I’m just confused with blinker and wiper… (*) …
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