When visiting the Greater Caucasus region, it is advisable to travel to all three countries in the region, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia. When I traveled the region in the summer of 2017, I had the opportunity to visit all three countries in exactly that order. After stays in Baku, the beautiful mountain village of Xinaliq […]
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Exploring Europe’s perhaps highest village: A visit to Xinaliq, Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan is located in the south of Russia on the mighty Caucasian Mountains which unite some of the highest mountains in Europe. For most people, the capital of Baku may be the only popular place within Azerbaijan but deep in the heart of the Caucasian Mountains a small village is hiding that ranks among the […]
Tradition and Modernity: Sightseeing in Baku, Azerbaijan
In the summer of 2017, I went out for a 13-week, half-world trip that would take me all the way from Eastern Europe to the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Fascinated by countries such as Belarus and Russia, I was looking forward to the countries in the South Caucasus, namely Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia, which […]
Sightseeing in Saint Petersburg and Moscow, Russia
During my 13-weeks trip in summer 2017, I had the opportunity to travel a total of 9 countries of which I would describe most being rather exotic and off the beaten track, especially countries such as Iran, Belarus or Armenia. At the same time, I had the opportunity to travel to Russia as well. However, […]
Sightseeing in Seoul, South Korea
In May 2016, it was finally time for me to visit Seoul, the capital of South Korea. From Tokyo where I used to live at that time, I flew to Seoul with Eastar Jet, a Korean low-cost airline. Especially due to its geographical proximity, there are many low-cost airlines operating between South Korea and Japan, […]
Sightseeing in Minsk, Belarus
Minsk, the capital of Belarus, was the place I spent the most time during my five-day stay in the Eastern European nation. In this context, it must be said that ‘five-day stay’ is a little exaggerated. Although, since the beginning of this year, a 5-day visa for Belarus has been introduced, both the day of […]
Entering Iran: The ‘Visa on Arrival’
In the following, I will tell you more about my arrival to Iran and the application for the ‘visa on arrival’. When planning to visit Iran, you might find out that there is also the usual way of applying for a visa through Iranian embassies or consulates but since I have chosen the ‘visa on […]
Belarus – An introduction
On the early morning of June 25, another adventure was about to start! Finally, my journey which should last for a little more than three months began. A journey which should get me closer to my lifetime goal to visit 100 countries in the world. First stop of my journey and country number 45 on […]
South Korea – An introduction
Since a long time, I had the wish to visit South Korea, a country that might not be among the most popular traveling destinations for Germans and Western Europeans which could simply be due to its distance. In Germany, South Korea might be associated with several football players who played in German Bundesliga, with brands […]