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I am delighted about my first photo publication in Oxigeno, which occupies a prominent position in the Spanish outdoor media landscape.
It is a place of boundless wonder: here, high up on the kapok lookout tower of Sacha Lodge, a sea of green stretches out to the horizon, full of crazy exotic animals and plants. And between mighty jungle giants and hidden waterways, indigenous people guard the timeless knowledge of the rainforest.
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.
White spray sprays across the deck like mist as the Vega ploughs through the notorious Drake Passage. ‘With waves over six metres high and wind speeds in excess of 60 knots, you have to be prepared for a lot,’ predicted expedition leader Mariam Pousa back in Ushuaia.
The Río Napo meanders through dense rainforests, howler monkeys herald the dawn, dazzling butterflies dance through humid clearings. At Sacha Lodge, nestled deep in the Ecuadorian Amazon, countless spectacles of nature unfold.
We’ve all heard it before: ‘Just jump in at the deep end!’ Yes, you can – no matter how cold the water is. But there’s more to it than that.
The Camino Real, once an important trade route between the Pacific and the Caribbean, is a hidden gem in the Panamanian jungle. On a four-day expedition, I explore historical artefacts and the fascinating animal and natural world in the primary rainforest of the Chagres National Park.
This incomparable journey takes me through snowy landscapes, to mystical encounters including cod seeds and caffeine noodles. I get to know Komorebi and Wabi-sabi, catch a glimpse of the world’s largest eagle owl and marvel at unique beauties, traditions and secrets.
From comfortable to extreme: snowy Finland offers some exceptional activities beyond the classic winter sports for those who like to experiment. I tried my hand at an icy triple and attended the only course in the world where you can learn to free dive under ice.
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.
The Camino Real, once a vibrant trade route between the Pacific and the Caribbean, is a hidden gem in the Panamanian jungle. Disappeared and overgrown for centuries, the original route was only rediscovered in 2008 and now allows adventurous hikers to travel back in time.
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.