Flight to Shanghai

Flight to Shanghai

It started off very well. I got upgraded to First Class on my flight to Shanghai and this was a very nice experience. Loads of Wine, caviar, fantastic food – and a bed. I slept really well! The captain was very cool as well – as was the whole crew. We then...
Russia: Moscow – END OF MY JOURNEY

Russia: Moscow – END OF MY JOURNEY

Well, this is the end of my one year journey around the world. I can’t possibly explain what an experience this was. Meeting the people, cultures, sights, beers, food, attractions, activities, mountains, dive spots, golf courses etc for which someone might need...
Russia: Suzdal

Russia: Suzdal

Quiet little town with even more churches 🙂 – was nice and relaxing – especially as I decided not to stay in the hostel from the tour but in a nice hotel with banya (russian sauna) attached. Really relaxing!!!...
Russia: Kazan

Russia: Kazan

Well, these are the last entries on my blog – and as the year is almost over and I’m about to go back to munich the last entries are a bit shorter 🙂 About Kazan: Nice little town, lot of churches, nice kremlin – FANTASTIC food. Might be a good idea...
Russia: Siberia: Lake Baikal

Russia: Siberia: Lake Baikal

Now we are in Irkutsk or more precise in Listvyanka at lake baikal. Much more interesting than Ulan Ude. What a lake! Lake Baikal is the most voluminous freshwater lake in the world, containing roughly 20% of the world’s unfrozen surface fresh water....