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Atlantic Light Arrived just in time for a spectacular evening at my pitch over the Atlantic: The Jaizkibel is a mountain range that... Category | Nature
Volcano meets lake meets bird Sultansazlığı National Park: This is a huge, fascinating swamp and wetland in the basin south of the Erciyes Dağı volcano. Over 300 different... Category | Nature
Viewpoint on the volcanic rock Anyone who approaches Breisach can see it immediately: the majestic St. Stephansmünster dominates the silhouette of the European city. The Romanesque-Gothic church sits... Category | city

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The walk behind the scenes In the medina of Fez: I took a wrong turn - or right, depending. The alley smells of freshly baked... Category | city
Lights lights The city of Aachen, a city full of history and charm. The impressive Aachen Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is framed by various lamps.... Category | architecture, city
A Canal goes to sleep The last rays of the evening sun capture the small bridge over the Canal du Midi near Puichéric, the excursion boats have fallen silent,... Category | Nature, water
The Wind’s Stone Memory Anyone who walks along the beaches of Mazagón is looking at a monument to earth's history. The Acantilado del Asperillo is... Category | Nature
Le Blue, le Blue The city of Chefchaouen is located in northern Morocco on the edge of the Rif Mountains and is one of the country's most famous travel destinations. Founded... Category | city
When the Atlantic sings Windy spring day on the Atlantic: One of the many beautiful beaches in Portugal, the Praia do Palheirão. Far away from the tourist hotspots... Category | Nature
The early stork This year our pair of storks arrived at the end of February and started preparing the nest very early. Happy to collect... Category | animals

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Fire, skewers and spices Preparations for the night market in Mawlamyine: The market is a lively meeting place where locals and travelers gather in the evening... Category | people
The deep basin in the Mediterranean The port of Port-Vendres is considered one of the most important natural harbors on the French Mediterranean coast. Located in the Occitanie region, not far... Category | city
Scratching at the clouds A mighty oak tree near Stuvenborn lounges in the spring sun. Hopefully soon their branches will be covered by fresh foliage. Category | Nature
Rocky stop Short stop on a bike tour along the gorge -Les Gorges de la Nesque-, an impressive gorge in Provence, southern France.... Category | Nature
Towards the sun Early morning at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam: The sun has already risen and you can relax in the reclining seats... Category | architecture
Walking on the Moon East coast near Ash Shuwaymiyah - it is located in the south of the deserted stone desert of Jiddat al-Harasi. The region is approximately three hundred kilometers... Category | Nature
An invitation Light-dappled house facade at the harbor of Gythio: Gythio is the charming gateway to the wild Mani Peninsula in the south of the Peloponnese. The city... Category | city
The Fruit Carts The night market in Vientiane starts at dusk, and this fruit selling moped is just about to go to its parking position... Category | people, city
Gentle times at the volcanoes Cappadocia is known for its bizarre landscapes - they are the result of millions of years of volcanic activity and continuous erosion by wind... Category | Nature

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Up and down and left and right Another WirrWarr shot from the atrium of the Spiegel publishing house in Hamburg. The atrium is not only the architectural heart of the building,... Category | architecture
Information time In Mawlamyaing, a woman at her sales counter with gold jewelry uses her free time to read the news. The newspaper -The... Category | people
Open! The Sultan Qaboos Mosque in Muscat is one of the largest mosques in the world and is considered the most important Islamic building in Oman. She... Category | architecture
The Shining in Corinth Behind us the Corinth Canal, in front of us the bay in front of the city of the same name, we on the beach, on our nightly... Category | water
Scent of the stones The High Atlas shows its particularly beautiful side in spring. While there is often still snow on the peaks... Category | Nature
Donkey Love In Faizabad Bazaar: Donkeys play an important role as a means of transportation. Especially in rural and mountainous regions where roads are poorly developed... Category | bazaar, people, animals
The air in your face Hüttbleker morning: One of those days, foggy, cold and wet and windy. It's still enough for a walk that isn't far-sighted. Category | Nature
Meeting of Paths Crossing Hopfensack and Kattrepel in Hamburg's old town: Once the view from my office, today the office building no longer stands... Category | architecture, city
Rock and River On the way between Doshi and Bamiyan, flooding on the Doshi River: The route leads through one of the most impressive landscapes in Afghanistan. Steep rock faces... Category | Nature
The golden Morning Early, slightly foggy morning in Zwegabin Monastery: I started the steep climb to almost 800 meters at 4 a.m.... Category | Nature
Pied Wagtail We encounter the small black and white wagtail with the bobbing tail on almost every trip into the countryside and to the beach... Category | animals
On the ground Daily roadside market in Mawlamyaing: Here you can find an Asian version of watermelon, the green fruits of the... Category | people
In the Minefield Baghlan Province: Crossed by the Kunduz River and characterized by fertile valleys. Agriculture is the livelihood of most residents: growing... Category | Nature
Old water Gythio used to be the port of Sparta. Since Sparta itself had no access to the sea, all trading ships passed through Gythio. According to Greek... Category | city
Snow-free rocks Sultansazlığı National Park: A freshwater marshland with extensive reed beds that form a labyrinth of canals. For tourists there are wooden walkways... Category | Nature
Twice is better Hamburg HafenCity: The identical facade of the building opposite the DER SPIEGEL publishing house reflects the Spiegel building in its glass front. Category | architecture, night
Fruity Sweetness In a shop in Gythio a selection of traditional Greek -Glyka tou Koutaliou- spoon sweets: These are fruits preserved in syrup,... Category | Everyday life

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Water Paths Below the Kuang Xi Waterfall near Luang Prabang: These fascinating pools are a geological work of art that nature has created for thousands of years... Category | water
Fresh snow Recently Before spring, two weeks ago, snowy landscape in northern Germany, sun and shade for the soul. Category | Nature
Rusty Waves The shipwreck of the -Dimitrios- is a well-known wreck that has been on the beach of Valtaki near... Category | water
Art with coffee Above the so-called snack bar in the DER SPIEGEL publishing house in Hamburg there are lights hanging in the style of the old canteen with... Category | Everyday life
The chicken meat center Fleischer Passage in Kunduz: The boys don't have much work, frozen chicken from American supplies is their only thing in February... Category | people
Sun hiding places Winter forest in the evening light near Hüttblek. Category | Nature
Lighthouse DER SPIEGEL publishing house at the entrance to Hafencity in Hamburg: A bizarre sunset on a winter evening immerses the glass house... Category | architecture, city
Dolphins somewhere Morning near Kiveri with views over the Mediterranean in one of the winding coastal roads: from here opens... Category | water
First Signs Early evening after work in the garden: A first fire after the bitter winter in spring-like temperatures. Grass cuttings and winter trees... Category | Nature
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Fearful Men The burqa, a full-body veil worn by many women in Afghanistan, is a symbol of oppression and restriction of the... Category | blog, village, people
Winter Oak The snow is gone and one of our oak trees in the garden is just shedding the persistent rain. We are looking forward to it again... Category | Nature
I am strong alone A piece of landscape near Sărand: The cattle have shaved the small hill clean and leave the tree alone in front of... Category | Nature