Or let’s take Venezuela. To put it in a very positive way: there are many other countries that are easier to travel. I have not travelled there for four times. This year I said: “Not easy, but humanly possible, so doable.” In May, I will go on an expedition there.
Don’t give in to doubts and hesitation too quickly. First, accept it: “Ok, it’s not easy.” Then ask yourself “Is it humanly possible?” This allows you to see it from a neutral perspective – switching off ego and fears for a few seconds. If you come to a YES – then it might be doable for you as well – you amazing, courageous, adorable human being!
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Pure inspiration
My new media kit 2025
< 1 Min.In this brand new 28-page media kit, I show you my work as an adventure journalist and speaker: Expeditions, travels, challenges – everything that excites me. Let yourself be inspired.

Publication in the German Business Punk-Magazine
South Africa – Where elephant, buffalo and lion say hello to each other
17 Min.Sabbaticals against office boredom come in all forms, but the training as a ranger in Kruger National Park in South Africa is the platinum variant. An regrettably much too short report of this experience.

Son Doong in Vietnam
Expedition to the largest cave in the world
13 Min.To the center of the earth! The most spectacular trip I’ve ever done: the Son Doong cave expedition in Vietnam. First, it’s through leech-infested jungle. Then, abseiling down into the cave, over sharp rocks, through underground lakes, gigantic shafts. Absolutely breathtaking!