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2 Min. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings, an ice stream that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a via ferrata that ends in a cave, delicious hut cuisine – the gorges, valleys and mountains of the Swiss canton of Valais offer plenty of history, delicacies and awe-inspiring sights.
16 Min. Four days on foot in the Kruger National Park. With sleep-outs and night watches. I accompany prospective rangers and field guides in what is probably the most dangerous part of their training: Encounters with wildlife and large animals. The reportage is also about self-management, discomfort, life goals, fears and personal growth.
2 Min. Blakiston’s fish owls, majestic sea eagles or codfish seeds in hot broth – Hokkaido offers something truly extraordinary. I was also amazed by the caffeinated noodles and the long-tailed tits that bring good luck. Particularly fascinated me the philosophy of the indigenous Ainu people.
22 Min. Taiwan offers impressive natural diversity and spectacular landscapes. From the turquoise waters of the beaches on the east coast to the green mountain ranges of the central mountains. The Taroko National Park with its deep gorges and waterfalls and the emerald green Sun Moon Lake attract visitors from all over the world. The diverse flora and fauna as well as the traditional tea-growing areas make Taiwan a paradise for nature lovers and explorers.
2 Min. A capital framed by lush green jungle, with countless delicious restaurants, lush nature parks and colourful temples. Gigantic gorges with rushing rivers and paths only for those with a head for heights. Dark, silent forests with ancient giant trees. Beautiful lakes, mountain meadows and tea fields interspersed with seas of clouds. Welcome to Taiwan!
2 Min. The impressive basalt columns of Staffa Island inspired painters, composers and writers to create masterpieces. On Lismore you will find Duns, Brochs and shepherds, but no police. At Buchanan Castle, nature proves that everything is ephemeral, even the most magnificent buildings.
2 Min. Last week Thursday I moderated the first Progress Inspiration Summit. My personal highlight was the keynote by Mark Divine – former investment banker and Navy Seal Commander, black belt holder in several martial arts, yoga instructor, government consultant, university professor, book author, entrepreneur (SEALFIT & Unbeatable Mind).
24 Min. Valparaiso is world-famous for its colourful houses and historic lifts, the ‘Ascensores’. Situated on the Pacific Ocean, the port city with its colourful street art and exciting architecture turns every visitor’s head – in the truest sense of the word. In Chile’s Conguillio National Park, the volcanic peaks, the magnificent araucarias and the condors gliding through the sky are sure to turn at least as many heads.
3 Min. Yesterday I held my lecture ‘Departure into the unknown’ at the Rotary Club Blankenese, Hamburg. My heart leapt as I looked from the west dome of the harbour club onto the jetty of the Landungsbrücken.
2 Min. In Valparaiso, we immerse ourselves in a vibrant culture that immediately captivates us. We then discover true natural beauty and breathtaking landscapes in Araucania. A truly contrasting journey.
2 Min. No other country has smuggled itself into my soul more persistently than Burma. I wandered through towns, caves, fields and monasteries, hiked to remote hill tribes and documented novice ceremonies, weddings and cremations.
The greatest discoveries were the people of Burma, their touching tolerance and warm-heartedness. With TIMELESS BURMA, I want to make the photographs appear timeless as well as these timeless values. It is my final declaration of love to the country and its people.
25 Min. Only here, near Espoo, can lovers of cold extremes complete an under-ice diving course in swimming trunks. But it’s about much more than just the spectacular.