The temples around Angkor Wat in Cambodia are among the world’s most important cultural assets. On the internet you can find many references to it as the 8th Wonder of the world and for many travelers these temples are the culmination of a trip to Southeast Asia. Many of them are not aware of the … Read More “5 Tips for Angkor Wat” »
Krakow is known for its well-preserved downtown (which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site), a diverse cultural life as well as a cheap party destination. However, when I had the opportunity to visit Krakow last year, it was soon clear for me that the former Jewish district – Kazimierz, is one of the most exciting … Read More “Kazimierz (Krakow) – or the attempt to revive a lost Jewish culture” »
The Rupertikirtag is a fair held annually to celebrate the birthday of St. Rupert, the patron and – as legend says – the founder of Salzburg. At the Rupertikirtag everything is traditional. The Dirndl (the traditional Austrian and Bavarian dress) density is as high as never before, the food is typical Bavarian hearty (not such … Read More “Rupertikirtag – when Salzburg gets rural (Photostory)” »
“I have never thought so much, existed so much, lived so much, been so much myself, if I may venture to use the phrase, as in the journeys which I have made alone and on foot. […] I can scarcely think when I remain still; my body must be in motion to make my mind … Read More “Over the clouds – Thoughts on traveling” »
In the theoretical debate tourism is often descrbed as production and consumption of images. Touristical publicity films and folders are produced to create desires and the travelers themselves make photos not only to show to everyone where they have been, but also to preserve for themselves the places of their longings. Both the promotion material … Read More “Some thoughts on photography, or: Making photos of Angkor Wat” »
August 19 2011-Orte / Österreich / Salzburg Via couchsurfing I receive visitors in Salzburg on a quite regular base. We often discuss the main attractions of Salzburg or the main reasons to come. Most guests are either searching Mozart’s footprints or the search traces of “Sound of Music”. But still, I wanted to know, the … Read More “Salzburg Views from the Couch” »
