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Across Panama – on foot

Jungle trip

Across Panama – on foot

The forgotten treasure trail: you can not only cross Panama on the canal of the same name, but also as part of a sweat-inducing hike. The expedition through the jungle on the historic Camino Real is a borderline experience.

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Becoming ranger in South Africa

Becoming ranger in South Africa

Becoming ranger in South Africa

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.

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The jungle that swallowed an empire

Hiking the Camino Real in Panama

The jungle that swallowed an empire

Follow WideOyster’s Lead Explorer Malte Clavin into Panama’s dense rainforest – on the forgotten Camino Real. What begins as a strenuous hike turns into an exciting journey through history – along a route full of treasures and wonders.

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My life’s dream destination

Table Mountain Expedition

My life’s dream destination

Scientists called Venezuela’s Salto Angel waterfall the eighth wonder of the world. The dreamlike, yet mystical Table Mountains inspired James Cameron for his film Avatar. And I finally fulfilled my long-cherished No. 1 travel dream on my fourth attempt: a trip to what I consider the most spectacular landscape in the world.

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