Life on the Sepik the canoe – the indispensable method of transport on the Sepik River, carved out of a single tree trunk The atmosphere was tense in the boat. We were surrounded by silence and darkness. Every few seconds, a flying fish smaller than my palm would violently shatter the stillness, making my heart […]
Category: Landscape
Antarctica, beyond penguins and icebergs
Seen from the outside, I was carrying a heavy bag across the wharf, to board a big blue ship on a gloomy afternoon in the port of Ushuaia, Argentina. On the inside, I was riding a unicorn that was flying me along rainbows to the destination I’ve been dreaming about for the last three years: […]
5 reasons to go to Norway in winter
Yes, I know it’s cold. But I also know there is no such thing as bad weather, there is only unsuitable clothing. Here are five reasons to pack your long johns and head to Norway.
Fall in Scotland
There are many reasons to fall in love with Scotland. One for every lake, one for every fjord, one for every time season changes within five minutes, maybe one for every glass of scotch. And if you’re going in autumn, one for every leaf that turned color. But the best way to talk about Scotland […]