This story deals with the reasons why I sometimes encounter intercultural differences even in Switzerland and why I feel at home in more than just one place in the world.
Tag Archives: Culture
Seogwipo: Jeju’s hidden gem
A story about the second largest city on Jeju Island and what you can do there in three days.
A Kazakh Bus Tour
A story about a weekend on the trail of the nomads of Central Asia.
Jo’burg and the Apartheid Museum
A story about visiting relatives on the other side of the world and confronting ourselves with South Africa’s difficult history.
Train tales: Central Asia
A story about traveling through Central Asia in old Soviet trains.
Ischia: Capri’s big sister
A story about an unplanned day trip from Napoli to the island of Ischia.
Kyōto‘s best hidden gems
A guide to visiting the northernmost corner of Kyoto. Fishing villages by the sea and great food included.
Jeju Olle Trail – Week 3
The story of my last week on the Jeju Olle Trail. This was the most demanding mentally, as the solitude started to show its effects on my mental health.
Lima – the polarizing capital
A story about Lima. The opinions of its visitors are almost as diverse as the faces of the city itself. Read here what I experienced in 5 weeks there.
Jeju Olle Trail – Week 2
A story about my experiences during the second week on the Jeju Olle Trail. This post is about long, painful hiking days, beautiful coastal areas and the benefits of hiking in a group.