Doctor by profession, nomad by soul
Travel History
In the last years, I visited over 70 countries on 5 continents!
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Travel Medicine
Check out my articles about tropical diseases, travel medicine and fascinating places to visit!
Kava
Do you know what is Kava drink?It is a traditional beverage prepared from the roots of the Kava plant (Piper mesthysticum), that is cultivated in the South Pacific, especially in Fiji, Vanuatu, Tonga, and Hawaii. It has a mild sedative and anesthetic effect and has a...
Altitude sickness
In this article, I would like to share information about the causes, symptoms, and management of altitude sickness. I would like to emphasize, that the medications listed here for prophylaxis and treatment are general recommendations and the goal of my post is to...
All you need to know about Dengue!
"Break-bone fever" Dengue is also known by this name because of the massive muscle, joint, and bone pain it can cause. It is a viral disease transmitted through the bite of female Aedes mosquitoes (mainly Aedes aegypti and in some places also Aedes albopictus). Dengue...
Bianka's 10 Tips & Tricks against travellers' diarrhea
If you are travelling regularly, you probably experienced nasty diarrhea at least once during your trips. It is a common problem, that is nearly impossible to avoid completely, but some easy methods can help you to reduce the risk and to recover faster.
Favourite Destinations
I prefer to travel backpacker style and enjoy exploring hidden, off-the-beaten-path corners.
Travel Gallery
Traditional Tongkonan houses in Palawa village, Tana Toraja, Sulawesi
The road towards Xoxo, Santo Antao island, Cabo Verde
My host in Chiktan village in Ladakh, India
At the peak of Elbrus on 5642 meters
Land diving (Nangol) on Pentecost island, Vanuatu
My passport in the company of a tarantula in Chile
A giant pouched rat trained to detect land mines in Tanzania
Autumn colours in Tusheti region, Georgia
Bat meat is a delicacy Northern Sulawesi
A paradisiac beach on the Eastern Coast of Grand Terre, New Caledonia
A Traditional Meeting House (Bai) in Palau
Hanging coffin in Tana Toraja, Sulawesi
Red algae at Cano Cristales, La Macarena, Colombia
Travelling back in time on the streets of Santa Clara, Cuba
Early spring at Issyk Kul lake, Kirgyzistan
At the harbour of Santa Maria, Sal island, Cabo Verde
Alpakas is the Atacama desert in Chile
Kinnauri women in traditional dress in Himachal Pradesh, India
Pilgrims at a monastic festival in Ladakh, India
Warming up at Tatio geothermal area on 4320 meters, Chile
A handsome iguana in Guayaquil, Ecuador
Kanak totem pole in New Caledonia
