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We have some great news to share with you all! First of all, Katja and I got married in Aug 2016. We celebrated in the romantic Germany town of Lüneburg in a very small circle of friends and family. In Dec 2016 Katja gave…
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What would you do if one morning you open the lid of your laptop and … nothing happens? Or the screen greets you with a blinking question mark. There are two kinds of people on this world: those who calmly…
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After a day-long hike in the rain in the Scottish highlands, Katja and I noticed that our GoreTex rain jackets no longer felt as dry and warm as when they were new. So we researched the topic extensively, learned a…
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Are you thinking of doing on a long-distance bicycle tour, but are a bit unsure which components your bike should have? Or does the price of a brand new bike scare you off to the point of abandoning your dream of a cycling expedition?…
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Two months ago Boji and I were in the final stages of preparing for an 11-day trek along Corsica’s legendary GR20. Known as the toughest hiking trail in Europe, the GR20 follows along rough and very steep mountain paths, so minimizing the weight of…
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Water Filters and Filtration Systems The US-based company Sawyer produces insect repellents, first aid kits and sun screen, but it’s best-known for its water filters: Filters from the Point ZEROTWO system trap and remove virtually all particles larger than 0,02 microns (that’s where the name…
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On this website we do our best to convince you that you don’t have to be a superhero to collect unforgettable experiences from around the world. Bojidar and I are certainly no heroes, but we are brave enough to step out of our comfort…
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Katja and most worldwide travelers I know have one thing in common — a deep and undisturbed sleep. This makes me very envious because I’m the exact opposite — I turn into a zombie whenever daylight or a bit of noise…
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No matter if you are going out camping, backpacking or climbing a mountain, there is one accessory which is absolutely essential: a small, light, bright and reliable headlamp. From a flashlight to a headlamp Not that long ago the de facto light source for…
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This is the last article in a mini-series: The Fruits of Southeast Asia (1/2) The Fruits of Southeast Asia (2/2) A couple of months ago we bought, tasted and described all fruits we came across on our three-month trip through South-East Asia. But now…
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