About caves, deserts, jungles, islands and the ice.

Becoming ranger in South Africa

Becoming ranger in South Africa

Becoming ranger in South Africa

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.

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My life’s dream destination

Table Mountain Expedition

My life’s dream destination

29 Min. 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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