A story about arriving in Kathmandu with barely any trekking plans, discovering the city through its food, temples and winding streets, and finding unexpected friends along the way.
Tag Archives: City Break
From Ama Divers to Taiko Drums: A Weekend in Mie
A story about a spontaneous trip to Mie, from the sacred forests of Ise Jingu to the seaside villages of the Ama divers.
Along the way, I discover a traditional seafood lunch, deserted beaches, nostalgic shrine streets and an unexpected taiko festival.
A weekend in Tainan
A story about a completely unplanned stay in Taiwan’s food capital.
A sumo tournament in Tokyo
A story about a day at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, diving deep into the world of Sumo.
Beach hopping in Gangneung
A story about slow travel in Gangneung, where mornings are spent preparing breakfast for fellow travellers and afternoons exploring coffee streets, pine forests and the East Sea.
Hyakumangoku Matsuri: Celebrating Kanazawa with Friends
A story about Kanazawa’s biggest celebration, colorful parades, dancing in the streets, too much festival food, and an unforgettable flute performance that slowly drifts across Kenroku-en after nightfall.
Rediscovering Switzerland
A story about spending time in my homecountry with friends from abroad.
Mongolia for Adventurers
A list of must-sees and hidden gems in Mongolia.
The living fort of Jaisalmer
A story about the people living in a fort in the middle of the Rajasthani desert.
Temples and bulls covered in vegetables in Tamil Nadu
A story about some of South India’s most famous temples, architecture and a bull covered in vegetables.