Alps to Alps
The past nine months have been filled to the brim with new sensations, culture, people, music, nature, food, and travel. And as much as I enjoy every bit of our…
Meek and Orderly
“Please stand in line. Like this.” Our first contact with Japanese culture is at Hanoi airport, as the stewardess from Japan Airways is politely trying to unravel the chaotic cluster…
Old and New
Having started our journey in the south of Vietnam, we have now finally arrived in the capital Hanoi in the north of the country. The cuisine tastes different here, as…
Roast ‘n’ Roll
As a coffee lover, I was looking forward to learning about coffee culture in different countries on our tour. In Vietnam, I finally found what I had been looking for: K’Ho…
Teeming & Exotic
Saigon. 35ºC. 90% humidity. Early evening in late April, but already dark. The thick warm air reminds me of a summer rain put into a sauna (and a little bit…
From Kuala Lumpur with a Bag full of Gear
The big question for any photographer before going on a trip is what gear to bring. Lugging around too much stuff can become cumbersome, especially in hot climates, cramped public…
Travelling Down Under
“Where are you headed to?”, a fellow traveller on a Sydney train inquired, marvelling at our voluminous luggage. “Canberra is boring! “, he replied when we disclosed our destination. “Good”,…
Cozy and Mischievous
Organising an entire festival because I’m coming to visit, offering us to stay with them in their home for two weeks, inviting us to their kayaking family, helping us find…
Huge and Curious – Whale Flashback
Why am I making music? Why do I perform on stage? It’s almost impossible to answer these questions in one word. I enjoy telling stories, creating fantastic, surreal worlds, inviting…
Musical Musings
New Zealand is the country where we had spent the most time, but also the one I felt most reluctant to leave. So many places would have needed more time…