by Martin | Mar 7, 2013 | Hawaii
Road Trip around Oahu. First some nice beaches (a lot of them!) – then we continued to Waimea Falls. Nice botanic garden and then we had a swim in the falls. Really refreshing. Then we had a late lunch at Haleiwa and then returned to Waimea Beach for fighting...
by Martin | Mar 6, 2013 | Hawaii
Beer Cruise (or Booze Cruise) Going for the sunset on a catamaran – with “all you can drink” – what a fantastic idea...
by Martin | Mar 5, 2013 | Hawaii
Hiking Day (after being back at Teds house) In the morning a short hike to the top of the mountain just next to Teds house. Nice view from there. Then we got our rental car and made our way to “Manoa...
by Martin | Mar 5, 2013 | Hawaii
Ted invited us to play golf on the course he is member of (private). A bit difficult (holds the Sony Open in Hawaii) but what a fun day! My score wasn’t that great – but at least I had many beers and a lot of fun :)I’m normally not a “Beach...
by Martin | Mar 2, 2013 | Hawaii
2 days at Waikiki Beach. Staying at a really nice appartment directly on the beach (some of the pictures are from the balcony of this amazing appartment). Enjoying the sun, the water, the sand and everything else 🙂 Really hard to put the fun we had into writing...
by Martin | Mar 1, 2013 | Hawaii
Nice welcome at Ted’s house. What a great house… Jumped into the jacuzzi right away 🙂 Thanks Ted! And some shopping the next day....
by Martin | Feb 26, 2013 | Central America
Inigo was so impressed that Interjet has a good Whiskey on board that we had to drink Whiskey at 10am… Well, there are worse things :)Los Cabos was quite nice – but like Cancun too close to the US. Felt more like the US than Mexico at some stages. Prices were...
by Martin | Feb 22, 2013 | Central America
It could have been a really nice day – but the guides of that tour just rushed everything. The normal canopy isn’t really dangerous, but they had a “special surprise” where you go down really steep and cannot break yourself. The guy at the...
by Martin | Feb 21, 2013 | Central America
saw some whales...
by Martin | Feb 20, 2013 | Central America
What should I say about the location of that hotel – other than perfect. On the beach – sea view (thanks to Inigo) – beers at the beach. Inigo and I started our visit with a 30 minute running exercise on the beach – which was a good idea! (I...
by Martin | Feb 19, 2013 | Central America
The next day we just took a “hop-on-hop-off” bus tour. The information given was not that much, but we did see a few sights, including the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe. (I did like the guy who cleaned the NIKON sign – interestingly enough that...
by Martin | Feb 18, 2013 | Central America
Hot Air Ballon / Teotihuacan / Mexico D.F Arrived yesterday in Mexico City with Inigo and we made plans right away. A “Hot Air Balloon” flights over the ruins of Teotihuacan. What an experience. Yes, I know that a couple days later many people died in...
by Martin | Feb 15, 2013 | Central America
It was a really good suggestion from the guy in Lago Atitlan to do the Volcano Santa Maria in the morning (4am) – so you can go to the Hotsprings “Las Fuentes Georginas” in the afternoon.They are in like 2000m m asl! REALL nice – and compared...
by Martin | Feb 15, 2013 | Central America
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Mar%C3%ADa_%28volcano%29 Ok. I arrived in Xela (Queztaltenango) at like 6pm, quickly looked what I can do and came across a nice hike: Volcano Santa Maria (had been suggested to me already at Lago Atitlan). As it was only like 19EUR...
by Martin | Feb 12, 2013 | Central America
Not that many pictures, but was nice there. It’s a “volcanic lake” at 1500m asl. You can see the REALLY nice view from my hotel – first 4 pics (but in any other respect it has been the worst hotel of my trip 🙂 ). What I did: Altitude diving:...
by Martin | Feb 11, 2013 | Central America
a few more pics from antigua – from the roof top terrace of my hotel. You can see Vulcano Acatenango which I climbed yesterday (the middle one where there are 3 peaks – on the left is Fuego on on the right the smaller peak of Acatenango) – and...
by Martin | Feb 10, 2013 | Central America
I didn’t hike the volcano just next to Antigua (Agua) – as it is supposed to be very dangerous (very likely to get ropped – more on this toppic on Volcano Santa Maria… later…)So I hired a private guide (mainly to also have the transportation to the...
by Martin | Feb 9, 2013 | Central America
As I know how to brew beer – the only other beverage (except water) I need is coffee. So let’s see how this is done!Went to a nice plantation near Antigua to learn the process from the very beginning. THIS IS A LOT OF WORK! Especially as the really good...
by Martin | Feb 8, 2013 | Central America
A nice little...
by Martin | Feb 6, 2013 | Central America
That was amazing. Anyone who know me know how much I like “stones” – but in contrast to Machu Pichu this site really impressed me. You can tell by the amount of pictures I took (was surprised myself!). Also I was walking around for 4 hours!!! Just...
by Martin | Feb 2, 2013 | Central America
Just go to the Video section and have a look. There is not much to add to that video :)Except that once down, I purchased another jump right away as it was such a great thing! (and on the second jump we did already a few excercices like spinning and stuff 🙂...
by Martin | Feb 1, 2013 | Central America
Just a few Pics from Miami (including HardRock Cafe). OKish… I stayed there for one day after the cruise – the went to Sebastian (other blog entry) – and came back on the 3rd for the Super Bowl. I have to admit I did expect much more of watching SuperBowl...
by Martin | Jan 30, 2013 | Central America
where to I start… this was sooooo amazing! Anyone who knows how great WACKEN is – this is at least 10 times better. Had a (very brief) chat with In Flames – couple of beers with Subway to Sally – and A LOT OF FUN!!! 2000 people is really small!It is...
by Martin | Jan 26, 2013 | Central America
Viva Mexico!!! hmmm… wait a second… Am I really in Mexico or in the States? Well, the good thing is I enjoed the diving (2 tanks at cancun and 2 at Cenote Chac Mool). But other than that Cancun is not really that great in my opinion 🙂 – too many Americans...
by Martin | Jan 25, 2013 | Central America
04: Visiting the locks of the Panama Canal 05: Boat ride on the Panama Canal 06: travel (to Bocas del Toro) 07: Diving 08: Diving 09: Snorkeling and Coral Surfing 10: travel (to Puerto Viejo) + Beach Afternoon 11: travel to San Jose 12: travel to La Fortuna 13: Canopy...
by Martin | Jan 23, 2013 | Central America
finally today I was allowed to go diving. (my last day here). And guess what: It has been raining!!! – but once under water is was fine The return on the boat in the rain wasn’t that great 🙂 Did two tanks in the morning – and tried to find another...
by Martin | Jan 22, 2013 | Central America
My own Island for the day! Look at this:http://www.caribbeanislandbrokers.com/Caye-Chapel/ I had the island for myself! (well the manager and 2 staff were there…). What an experience… These other two guys were cutting the greens just for me! Just need to work a little...
by Martin | Jan 21, 2013 | Central America
ok, so I couldn’t go diving – but the doc allowed snorkeling. I have to admit it was really great. See the video section for more info...
by Martin | Jan 21, 2013 | Central America
It started really well: The flight from Costa Rica was apparently booked in business class (even though I didn’t select and/or pay for business class) – they had no seat for business class on the second leg (san salvador to belize) – and gave me...
by Martin | Jan 17, 2013 | Central America
wanted to go there for diving and playing golf – but didn’t do either :)but on the other hand I had some relaxing days, went horsebackriding and tried surfing the first time! was at an “israeli” hotel (didn’t know that before) – and...
by Martin | Jan 13, 2013 | Central America
La Fortuna – El Arneal Volcano.Nice little town – lots of things to do.First day: Canopy/Zip-line – then walking to the volcano – and then the hot springs at BaldiSecond day: Rafting The only bad thing about Rafting is that I wanted to do a...
by Martin | Jan 11, 2013 | Central America
Travel to Costa Rica. Nice afternoon at a beach – nice hotel again … relaxing – not much more to add … (the bridge on the first pictures is how you cross the border to costa rica – really “interesting” 🙂 )...
by Martin | Jan 7, 2013 | Central America
Not many pictures, but therefore 2 videos 🙂 but a nice hotel – really nice beach view from my room (and anytime else there was sunshine – but then it is difficult to get a good picture against the sun 🙂 other than that it was a nice little town. Loads of...
by Martin | Jan 4, 2013 | Central America
On the first day I did a tour to the Miraflores lockers of the Panam Canal. Really impressive to see a ship going through there. I have seen the movies before – but it is different if you are standing there! There was also a museum and a movie about the Panama...
by Martin | Jan 3, 2013 | Central America
ROCK ON!!!Well, the first impression of the HR Hotel was really great. Good Music everywhere, really new, everything fine. The room was amazing, the view on the 33rd floor as well. It really felt like a HardRock Cafe with beds 🙂 To the end however I changed my mind a...
by Martin | Dec 21, 2012 | South America
Well, I only went to Guayaquil to catch the flight to Munich. It was nice for a day relaxing and 3 hours to see the city. The hotel was really nice – and spending my last days in south america at 30° on the roof-top – on the 20th of December, was really...
by Martin | Dec 17, 2012 | South America
THANKS SO MUCH TO ANA. She really showed me the city, especially the fooooooood 🙂 some interesting things:- apparently it is not allowed to drink alcolhol on Sunday’s in Equador – so I got my beer in a coffee cup in that first restaurant so noone can see...
by Martin | Dec 9, 2012 | South America
7 days at sea! What an experience. Really nice boat with good food. Download the video to get an impression of that week. I REALLY enjoyed it 🙂 (if you can’t watch, or the quality isn’t good please use VLC player to view the video...
by Martin | Dec 8, 2012 | South America
I didn’t think I will make it to the top. After Cotopaxi and the discussions with Marcelo who always said chimbo is twice as hard as cotopaxi – and based how I felt – I thought I give it a try but won’t make it…BUT I DID!!!!!!YIPIIIIIII!!!!...
by Martin | Dec 6, 2012 | South America
OK. So after Huayna Potosí the next big f***** mountain. I’m glad I had a really good guide (Marcelo jr.) – who also likes my kind of music :)http://www.goandestrek.com/meet_guides.html Some info about Cotopaxi:Cotopaxi is a stratovolcano in the Andes...
by Martin | Dec 3, 2012 | South America
Bike Tour through Bogotá. Really nice – especially our guide, Mike. http://www.bogotabiketours.com/ We went to a bull fighting stadium, had loads of different foods – a roasting facility… all in all a really great day! also a lot of different fruits:...
by Martin | Dec 2, 2012 | South America
Day 1 in Bogotá. Started a bit late due to the late arrival. Went through the city a bit to search for food – and found a nice STEAK :)Quite a nice city – and for a Sunday many people on that main road … (no, this time no subway 🙂 ) I then went up to...
by Martin | Dec 1, 2012 | South America
Ok, I admit this post is mainly so I can put a “sign” into Lima (on the map) Bad thing: the flight from Lima to Bogotá was delayed so I only arrived at 00:30 am in Bogotá (like 1am in the hotel) Even worth: I forgot to put my Leatherman into the checked...
by Martin | Nov 30, 2012 | South America
Started at 7am in the morning to hike up to Machu Picchu and further on to Machu Picchu Mountain (3082m). Was really a great hike (approx. 1000m height difference). We also had great weather considering it is rainy season (didn’t rain until we were back in Aguas...
by Martin | Nov 29, 2012 | South America
First: There was oxygen in my hotel – how cool is that? looolOk, so we (Elena, Sam and I) hired a taxi and visited sacred valley today (if I can avoid agencies, I prefer to do so). All in all quite nice – but loooots of stones (reminded me of Rome –...
by Martin | Nov 27, 2012 | South America
Cusco. Took a day tour: Free walking tour – which I can really recommend – so much better than the agencies.The guide was really cool – and we did other stuff than the normal “historic” bits and pieces. Went to chocolate museum, had...
by Martin | Nov 26, 2012 | South America
Today I took the train from Puno to Cusco – Andean Explorer – as recommended by Jan and Jens. THANKS FOR THAT. Really a great experience going through the Andes by train (up to 4200m if I remember correctly). If I would have know upfront that it takes 9...
by Martin | Nov 25, 2012 | South America
Apparently the island where the Inka have been “born”. Met on the island with two Bavarian’s (I really need to write down names!!!) – and Nicole und René from Switzerland at around 11 am (the boat left at 8:30am – WHAT A SLOOOOWWWW BOAT 🙂...
by Martin | Nov 24, 2012 | South America
Ok, so today let’s drive to Lake Titicaca / Copacabana (the “original one” – not the one in Brazil). Watched the Bayern match before leaving the hotel – and after the 5-0 vs. Hannover I didn’t feel like searching for a bus, etc...
by Martin | Nov 23, 2012 | South America
Just a nother few pics of La Paz. Nice views … (well, I walked more than planed – forgot my hat – and burned my head 🙂...
by Martin | Nov 22, 2012 | South America
just watch the video – should tell everything 🙂 booked with Gravity (http://www.gravitybolivia.com/index.php?mod=tempview1&id=1251406369) what a great day! [youtube j5tXQ3cSrkk Death Road by Vlad Bronxi’s GoPro]
by Martin | Nov 20, 2012 | South America
OK. This is probably one of the most important posts for me 🙂 The craziest, coolest, most exhausting (10 times more than my marathon last year), interesting, … (many more) – thing I’ve done in a long time (ever?) Climbing a 6000m mountain – didn’t expect it to be THAT...
by Martin | Nov 18, 2012 | South America
The first few impressions of La Paz. Airport is in El Alto – the highest one in the world (>4000m). The city is quite interesting – EVERYTHING is somewhere in a hill – nothing flat here (except El Alto – wich is REALLY flat – but on...
by Martin | Nov 15, 2012 | South America
Absolutely fantastic. Took the standard tour from San Pedro de Atacma to Uyuni (3 days). Day 1 is the national park in Bolivia and we would have had our first night there. However, our driver (really good guy) – figured that the park employees are on strike and...
by Martin | Nov 14, 2012 | South America
Nice little town – waiting to start my Uyuni Tour… Really great to have a beer and some nice food at 30° while knowing the whether in Germany 🙂 Felt quite like home when I saw the sign “Minga” – except the temperature in Nov....
by Martin | Nov 13, 2012 | South America
Jens, Jan and I took a one day trip to Valparaíso. Was quite nice. Had a nice driver and we visited some other towns as well. Did a walking tour there (not as good as Santiago de Chile) – and bought some nice Chilean wine. Our driver, Jorge, promised us a full...
by Martin | Nov 12, 2012 | South America
A few more impressions of Santiago. Really a nice city. Did a walking tour through Santiago (very nice and highly recommended) and after the tour went up to Cerro San Cristóbal Especially the view on top of this hill was really great (and I had a nice company with...
by Martin | Nov 9, 2012 | South America
Arrived in Santiago de Chile. Interesting flight with SKY Airline (2 stopovers but without needing to leave the airplane – never had that before…) I ATE A TUNA SANDWICH…. yes I was very hungry…. In Santiago the beard needed to go…...
by Martin | Nov 6, 2012 | South America
What a glacier!!!! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perito_Moreno_Glacier really huge. And when the ice breaks into the lake it really makes an astonishing sound! Jan and I booked a tour on the glacier (with crampons) and had a nice day trip. Picked up at the hotel at 7am...
by Martin | Nov 4, 2012 | South America
The pictures should be enought to explain. (ok, the 2nd day the weather wasn’t that great – but we still went for a hike – which should have been 4.5 hours but Jan and I made it in 2:45 🙂 )nice hikes, nice views, nice boat trip, nice glacier, …...
by Martin | Oct 31, 2012 | Uncategorized
not much to tell… just here in order to get to Torres Del Pain and El Calafate…
by Martin | Oct 31, 2012 | South America
Ok. To sum it up: we where in Chile – our luggage in Argentina …. But let’s start from the beginning: Wednesday, 31.10.2012 – we get up at 4am to catch our 5am BUS (there were no real flight options – other than via Buenos Aires or Santiago de...
by Martin | Oct 30, 2012 | South America
Southermost Golf Course in the World Playing on interesting golf courses: – souternmost course in the world …. CHECK 🙂 (the course itself wasn’t that great – but the scenery again – after the park – and we finally had blue sky!!!)...
by Martin | Oct 30, 2012 | South America
Second day in Ushuaia. We thought we go to the national park – but didn’t want to book via an agency (which turned out to be the right choice!).We just jumped into a taxi and told him to take us to the entrance of the park. He offered us a 3 hour ride...
by Martin | Oct 29, 2012 | South America
Welcome to the End-of-the-World. The southernmost city in the world (I’m not going to go into the discussions with that 2000 inhabitant village in Chile which claims to be a city 🙂 – if anyone is interested:...
by Martin | Oct 27, 2012 | South America
ok. this side is MUCH better. Went with Moha. Weather was great. There is a train to the main attraction “Garganta del Diablo” but you have to “change” in between – but there were so many people that Moha and I decided to walk (we were as...
by Martin | Oct 26, 2012 | South America
On the way back from Iguazu I met Moha and Erika and we went to the “Tres Fronteras”. quite nice to see 3 different countries on 2 rivers just really close to each other. Each side had a stone with the national colors (see pics). And a nice...
by Martin | Oct 26, 2012 | South America
Went to Iguazu – and it rained … really was pouring with rain … but hey! at the end it’s just water – right? And it was raining heavily for like 15 minutes – and then it was ok again… (more or less). As I wouldn’t let a...
by Martin | Oct 23, 2012 | South America
Went to a Milonga at “La Catedral” with Elena. I actually enjoyed it very...
by Martin | Oct 23, 2012 | South America
Went to Montevideo after Colonia. Quite nice – but the main attraction for me was the really strong wind. Have been in Hamburg – but never ever experienced such a strong wind ANYWHERE.. Nice experience. And the city is OKish … definitely worth...
by Martin | Oct 23, 2012 | South America
looks even nicer at night I’d...
by Martin | Oct 22, 2012 | South America
Was really a nice evening! The result and the game weren’t that great (at least based on this game they wouldn’t play premier league or 1.Bundesliga – never! ) – I did expect better players 🙂 But the fans were just great! really an experience...
by Martin | Oct 22, 2012 | South America
Went to Colonia with Elena and Jens, afterwards I continued to Montevideo (separate post) – and they returned to B.A The weather forecast was reaaaaaaly bad – but we had a nice time! (not that much sun – but also no rain until we were done with the...
by Martin | Oct 21, 2012 | South America
Yesterday we (Jens, guests and I) had a really nice BBQ (Asado) on our roof-top terrace. It’s really amazing that after not even 3 weeks being in Buenos Aires we were able to meet so many interesting and nice persons – and that they are soooo more flexible...
by Martin | Oct 17, 2012 | South America
yippi! on Sunday, 21.10.2012, in “La Bombonera” … Boca currently on 5 and Estudiantes on 6 in “Primera Division” That’s going to be...
by Martin | Oct 15, 2012 | South America
he is absolutely sure… Even wants to start a “Beer-bet” with jens… the result...
by Martin | Oct 15, 2012 | South America
Ana, Jens and I had a really nice day in Buenos Aires. … by bus to “Feria de Mataderos”… then with the oldest subway to Plaza de Mayo – then San Telmo (The “feria” is giant! soooo many stands and booth – really amazing...
by Martin | Oct 13, 2012 | preparation
only goolge-pics for now – but will add my own ones by the end of the month !!! (26/27 Oct.)...
by Martin | Oct 12, 2012 | South America
Today, thanks to Ana Cristina, the four of us explored a bit of B.A. Recoleta (including the cementary), a nice restaurant which brews their own beer (sounds familiar 🙂 ), Floralis Genérica, Jardin Japonés…. Thanks very much Ana...
by Martin | Oct 12, 2012 | South America
http://www.facebook.com/groups/380740005327835/ (the first time I “like” facebook) Really great idea! Meeting all kind of international people – and talking A LOT OF SPANISH!!! Even though I’m just starting, I really enjoyed talking to many...
by Martin | Oct 12, 2012 | South America
My spanish teacher (finally had a fully charged camera with me). She is really really really great. I’m so happy I found her page on the internet. Lessons are fun and I enjoy it very much. I can recommend to everyone to take lessons with her. I’m just...
by Martin | Oct 12, 2012 | South America
My next steak – the VERY BEST so far!!!! (no foto, as I was too hungry to wait for a foto before starting eating….) Here now for 11 days – and had 7 steaks and one “Tire de Asado” so far… (luckily we got a gym on our roof-top next...
by Martin | Oct 6, 2012 | South America
Cool! I was expecting to see the Champions-league game last Wednesday here on ESPN (didn’t post because we lost 🙁 ) – but they also air “Bundesliga” ! (well, Bayern only but who cares for the rest?). Really great – because looking for a...
by Martin | Oct 6, 2012 | South America
Admitted – Artists in “Schwabinger Podium” are better – but still – I liked it 🙂 [youtube 6ApGU5ZFk00]
by Martin | Oct 6, 2012 | South America
Galerias Pacifico (shopping mal – nice building – and includes a Subway Store 🙂 ) Monumento del Libertador José de San Martín (just gotta love the name 🙂 ) Perros!!!! 🙂 (Flo: That’s proof enough! There are people out there with more dogs then you...
by Martin | Oct 5, 2012 | South America
Found Subway Sandwiches – found Meatballs 🙂 really tasty :)(but more...
by Martin | Oct 5, 2012 | South America
No clue what they wanted to say :)but quite some police …....
by Martin | Oct 4, 2012 | South America
ok. here it is…still don’t have Internet in the flat – which is not that great… But anything else is just great… Had my first Spanish lessons yesterday with Veronica – really nice and was good fun! Bought beer for the flat Went to...
by Martin | Oct 1, 2012 | South America
I have been at Munich and other airports plenty of times now – and I haven’t been there way ahead of time in most cases. This time I got plenty of time – but was waiting at Gate 64 instead of Gate 46 … lol I was just too relaxed already… When I...
by Martin | Oct 1, 2012 | South America
this tour is really happening!!! 🙂 after 2 days Oktoberfest I’m now really looking forward to this trip !!!!
by Martin | Sep 28, 2012 | preparation
so excited!!! only 3 days and a couple of hours … I’m finally really excited, impatient, nervous, etc… 🙂
by Martin | Sep 12, 2012 | preparation
Last 4 shots… another 268EURs Total costs: exactly 800EUR… quite something!!!
by Martin | Sep 6, 2012 | preparation
Met with him last Friday – turned out he was in Munich at that time! Went to Osterwaldgarten 🙂 Really nice guy and looking forward to climbing Cotopaxi and Chimborazo in December! http://www.goandestrek.com/meet_guides.html (Pablo)
by Martin | Aug 30, 2012 | preparation
yippi! Landing Page booked and paid! some further...
by Martin | Aug 30, 2012 | preparation
another 3 shots in… 3 more to go… another 188EUR – but worse!!! due to yellow fever inoculation no alcohol for 7-10 days!!! 🙁
by Martin | Aug 7, 2012 | preparation
all south america flights are booked! Thanks so much to Dirk! see below for the updated plan for the first 3 month: [youtube 50_YOIAussg South America]
by Martin | Aug 7, 2012 | preparation
Hi, You are all invited to my farewell party at Saturday, 15.09.2012… Date is booked with “Burle” and there will be 50 litres of free beer 🙂 See you all there! (let’s see who is following this blog…. As you can see there are benefits to...
by Martin | Aug 7, 2012 | preparation
but the following would fit perfectly into my current schedule: https://www.70000tons.com/home.htm Doro, In Flames, Subway to Sally… nice!!! and straight afterwards to Hawei...
by Martin | Jul 22, 2012 | preparation
Studying spanish and scuba dive at the same time… yeaaaahhh 🙂 Sounds promising!...
by Martin | Jul 20, 2012 | preparation
need to be on top of this one: Chimborazo is an extinct volcano located in the Western Cordillera, 150 km (95 miles) southwest of Quito. For this climb you need ice-climbing equipment, excellent physical condition and lots of stamina. Climbers must also acclimatize...
by Martin | Jul 20, 2012 | preparation
And another two injections… 157 EUR… Total costs estimated: 749 EUR…
by Martin | Jul 15, 2012 | preparation
F**king expensive!!!! 178 EUR for the first 2 injections… many more to come...
by Martin | Jul 15, 2012 | Uncategorized
Welcome!! This website is dedicated to my trip around the world which is scheduled to start beginning of October 2012. visit the preparation pages! more to come in the following weeks. Of course I’ll blog/post pictures during my trip here! Posts/Comments welcome...
