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Dolomiti 2013
Impressions from a hiking vacation in the Dolomiti.

Seiser Alm
Seiser Alm with Schlern

Seiser Alm
Seiser Alm with Langkofel & Plattkofel﻿

Marmolada﻿
Marmolada﻿ from the Sella Joch.

Alm Ad

Langkofel
Langkofel as seen from the Grödner Joch﻿.

Pordoi Joch
The monument for the cycler Fauto Coppi on the Pordoi Joch.﻿

Karer See﻿

Sella Joch
The view from the Sella Joch to the north.﻿

Pordoi Joch
The view from the Pordoi Joch to the east.﻿

Passo Falzarego

Rifugio Auronzo
Rifugio Auronzo with its marvellous view.﻿

Lago Antorno﻿

Lago di Misurina
Lago di Misurina with the Drei Zinnen.﻿

Lago di Misurina
Lago di Misurina in the morning.﻿

Qatar 2012
Some impressions from a stopover in Qatar 2012.

Doha Bay (Doha)
The bay in the center of Doha. In the background is the Museum of Islamic Art.﻿

Corniche (Doha)
The corniche along the bay of Doha.﻿

Art Impressions (Doha)
Artwork along the corniche.﻿

The Pearl (Doha)
The Pearl ist Doha's answer to the The Palm in Dubai.﻿

Cultural Center (Doha)
The Doha Cultural Center at the time of the Doha Film Festival 2012.﻿

Butcher (Doha)
A shop in an older shopping area. Now more for guest workers.﻿

Souq Wagif (Doha)
The completely rebuilt Souq Wagif is one of the more interesting sights in Doha.﻿
The completely rebuilt Souq Wagif is one of the more interesting sights in...

Souq Wagif (Doha)
Around the Souq Wagif is a dining and drinking area with lots of good restaurants. No alcohol served at this location.﻿
Around the Souq Wagif is a dining and drinking area with lots of good...

Souq Wagif (Doha)
Souq Wagif is also a good spot for buying any kind of birds.﻿

Dune Bashing
Dune bashing is one of the few good attractions of Qatar.﻿

Skyline (Doha)

Museum of Islamic Art (Doha)
The Museum of Islamic Art is a landmark along the coast.﻿

City Harbour (Doha)
Doha city harbour and the "old town" in the background.﻿

Museum of Islamic Art (Doha)
The Museum of Islamic Art has one of the world's largest collections of Astrolabs.﻿
The Museum of Islamic Art has one of the world's largest collections of...

Museum of Islamic Art (Doha)
The main hall of the Museum of Islamic Art.﻿

Doha Bay
Doha bay with the city harbour and the Museum of Islamic Art in the middle.﻿

Doha Skyline
The skyline of Doha from above.﻿

Myanmar 2012
Focuses mainly on the historic sites of Mrauk U and Bagan.

Street Scene (Yangon)

Sule Pagoda (Yangon)

Shwedagon Pagoda (Yangon)

Lake Kandawagyi (Yangon)
A relaxing area. In the background is the Shwedagon Pagoda.

Chaungtha Beach
Chaungtha Beach is preferred by the locals around the weekends. It's full of life and loud in the evening ;-)
Chaungtha Beach is preferred by the locals around the weekends. It's full of ...

Chaungtha Beach

Restaurant Kitchen
A local restaurant near Chaungtha Beach. The prawns were excellent.

Harbour (Sittwe)

Kaladan River (Sittwe)
Acutally a side-arm when leaving the harbour.

Kaladan River Scenery

Kaladan River (Ponnagyun)
A short stop on the way to Mrauk U.

Harbour (Mrauk U)

Typical House (Mrauk U)

Landscape Scenery (Mrauk U)
Actually a view from the Shwedaung Pagoda over the village center.

Landscape Scenery (Mrauk U)

Kothaung Temple (Mrauk U)

Children
Very friendly people!!!

Main Street (Mrauk U)
And no bank in the whole village :-(

Temple (Mrauk U)

Young Monks (Mrauk U)

Festival Impression (Mrauk U)

Street Scenery (Mrauk U)

Laymyethna Temple (Mrauk U)
With the Htukkant Thein Temple in the background.

Laymyethna Temple (Mrauk U)

Shitthaung Temple (Mrauk U)
The most favorite temple is more beautiful from the inside.

Well (Mrauk U)

Thutthawray Pagoda (Mrauk U)

Laung Bwann Brauk Pagoda (Mrauk U)

Kaladan Ferry (Mrauk U)

Shwezigon Pagoda (Bagan)

Nyang U Market (Bagan)

Nyang U (Bagan)

Shweleiktoo Temple (Bagan)

Htilominlo Temple (Bagan)

Temple Scenery (Bagan)

Minochanta Temple (Bagan)

Nats (Mt. Popa)

Landscape Scenery (Mt. Popa)

Thatbyinnyu Temple (Bagan)

Nanpaya Temple (Bagan)
Inside the temple are reliefs in Angkor style.

Nanpaya Temple (Bagan)
Angkor style figures.

Manhua Temple (Bagan)

Myazedi Temple (Bagan)
In the foreground are parts of the Gubyaukgyi temple.

Rajakumar Stele (Bagan)
At the Myazedi temple is a "Rosetta stone-like" stele with writings in four local languages.
At the Myazedi temple is a "Rosetta stone-like" stele with writings in four...

Mingalazedi Temple (Bagan)

Myinpyagu Temple (Bagan)

Gawdawpalin Temple (Bagan)

Irrawaddy Scenery (Bagan)

Mahabodhi Temple (Bagan)

Shwegugyi Temple (Bagan)

Minyeingon Temple (Bagan)

Sulamani Temple (Bagan)

Irrawaddy Scenery
The is one of the tourist ships between Mandalay and Bagan.

Irrawaddy Scenery

Street (Mandalay)

Market (Mandalay)

Market (Mandalay)
Lots of different kinds of Chili ;-))

Market (Mandalay)
At the end of the market day the monks try to get a donation for the day's profit.
At the end of the market day the monks try to get a donation for the day's...

At the end of the market day the monks try to get a donation for the day's profit. The first monk is giving a bell signal for the market stall owners.
At the end of the market day the monks try to get a donation for the day's...

Irrawaddy Harbour (Mandalay)

Irrawaddy Scenery (Mandalay)

Kuthodaw Pagoda (Mandalay)

Kuthodaw Pagoda (Mandalay)
Inside the small houses are stones with Buddhist gravings.

Shwenandaw Monastery (Mandalay)

Kyauktawgyi Pagoda (Mandalay)

Mandalay Hill (Mandalay)

Muhamuni Pagoda (Mandalay)

Muhamuni Pagoda (Mandalay)
Women are not allowed to come near the Buddha. So they have to watch it outside on TV.
Women are not allowed to come near the Buddha. So they have to watch it...

Stone Cutters (Mandalay)

U Bein Bridge

Train Impressions
This is the First Class.

Train Impressions

Historic Tibet 2010
The motorbike tour through Tibet.

Kumbum Monastery (Qinghai)
The main entrance gate to the monastery.

Kumbum Monastery (Qinghai)
Street market selling all the stuff you need in the temples. The yellow packages contain butter for the lamps.
Street market selling all the stuff you need in the temples. The yellow...

Kumbum Monastery (Qinghai)

Take a look at the protecting animals on the upper level.

Some temples have statues and tankas on the upper floor.

Monks holding a special ceremony in the temple yard.

The newly built temple with the golden roof was not accessible yet.

The yard of a house with monk's living rooms.

An overview of the whole monastery. In the background on the hill you can see a part of the Kora around the site.
An overview of the whole monastery. In the background on the hill you can see...

Jiu Tian Xuan Nv Zugong (Qinghai)
A newly built Chinese temple (12 years old). Jiu Tian Xuan Nv means the "Spiritual Maiden of the Heavenly Realm".
A newly built Chinese temple (12 years old). Jiu Tian Xuan Nv means the...

Typical Restaurant Kitchen

Lake Kokonor (Qinghai)
My Yamaha YBR250. The bikes we brand new and the license plates we got at the end of the journey in Lhasa.
My Yamaha YBR250. The bikes we brand new and the license plates we got at the...

Lake Kokonor (Qinghai)
The road from the main street to the shoreline of the lake.

Lake Kokonor (Qinghai)
Near the shore.

Zakou Pass, 3817m (Qinghai)
On the road from Lake Kokonor and Golmod the highest point is this quite flat Zakou Shankou (pass) with 3817m.
On the road from Lake Kokonor and Golmod the highest point is this quite flat...

Wan Gai Xiu Pass, 3672m (Qinghai)
Between Lake Kokonor and Dulan.

River Crossing (Qinghai)
On the route from Lake Kokonor to Golmud near the village Guri.

Nomahung (Qinghai)
Nomahung is a small village on the route from Lake Kokonor to Gormo/Golmud. Luckily there is a small shop with refreshments.
Nomahung is a small village on the route from Lake Kokonor to Gormo/Golmud....

Between Nomahung and Golmud (Qinghai)
On the route from Lake Kokonor to Golmud. This part to Golmud can get very windy and has less sight due the sand in your eyes.
On the route from Lake Kokonor to Golmud. This part to Golmud can get very...

Between Golmud and Kunlun Pass (Qinghai)
A river crossing and all the trucks had to bypass a long military convoi.

Between Golmud and Kunlun Pass (Qinghai)

Kunlun Pass, 4765m (Qinghai)
The monument at Kunlun Shanku (4765m).

Kunlun Pass, 4765m (Qinghai)
Kunlun Shanku (pass) with 4765m is the entry point to the Tibetian plateau. From here you travel on a height between 4500m and 5200m for the next 800 to 1000km.
Kunlun Shanku (pass) with 4765m is the entry point to the Tibetian plateau....

Tibetan Plateau (Qinghai)

Tibetan Plateau (Qinghai)
In the background is the mountain Longyala (6104m).

Dang Pass, 5231m (Qinghai/Ü)
The Dang La/Tanggula (5231m) is a pass and the highest road point on the Tibetan plateau. The train is on the other side of the mountain with its highest point at about 4900m.
The Dang La/Tanggula (5231m) is a pass and the highest road point on the...

Thog'yü Pass, 5170m (Ü)
The Thog'yü La/Tou'erjiushan is a pass with 5170m completely in the flat Tibetan plateau.
The Thog'yü La/Tou'erjiushan is a pass with 5170m completely in the flat...

Amdo Main Street (Ü)
The city center of the Chinese part of Amdo. The Tibetan houses are on the other side of the river.
The city center of the Chinese part of Amdo. The Tibetan houses are on the...

Between Nagqu and Damshung (Ü)

8 Stupas of Sugata (Ü)

Garage, Damshung (Ü)

Tibetan Motorbiker (Ü)
The 125ccm motorbikes are still the most used vehicles in Tibet.

Small Market, Damshung (Ü)

Public Toilet, Damshung (Ü)

Young Tibetans (Ü)

Laken Pass, 5190m (Ü)
Some Tibetans still use their yaks for riding (not only for tourists).

Laken Pass, 5190m (Ü)
The view from the Laken Pass/Lakenla (5190m) down to the lake Nam Tso Chukmo. Unfortunatly the next daily snowstorm is hiding the lake.
The view from the Laken Pass/Lakenla (5190m) down to the lake Nam Tso Chukmo....

Nomad Tents (Ü)
The daily snowstorm forced us to ask the nomads for shelter.

Inside a Nomad Tent (Ü)

Nam Tso Chukmo (Ü)
A first view on the lake after the snowstorm.

Road to Nam Tso Chukmo (Ü)
Riding a motorbike with street tires is very funny and slippery in about 5cm of melting snow.
Riding a motorbike with street tires is very funny and slippery in about 5cm ...

Young Tibetans (Ü)
"Gimme Money" is the first thing the kids learn in the tourist areas.

Tashi Do Monastery (Ü)

Nam Tso Chukmo (Ü)

Tashi Do Monastery (Ü)
Inside one of the older caves of this monastery.

Tashi Do Monastery (Ü)
The view from the main temple entrance over the lake.

The Buddha of the future in the main hall.

Nam Tso Chukmo (Ü)
These yaks you can hire for riding around in this area.

Tibetan Restaurant (Ü)
A tent-like restaurant and guesthouse near the lake.

Nomad Tents (Ü)
The same picture as before during the snowstorm. A couple of hours sunshine melts the snow away.
The same picture as before during the snowstorm. A couple of hours sunshine...

Laken Pass, 5190m (Ü)
Nearly the same picture as before, but the weather is better and you can see the lake Nam Tso Chukmo.
Nearly the same picture as before, but the weather is better and you can see ...

Up to Shogula (Ü)

Up to Shogula (Ü)
The mountain in the background is Jomo Gangtse.

Shogu Pass, 5300m (Ü)
The first pass after the Tibetan plateau with real up and downs. The mountain in the background is Jomo Gangtse. Some maps show this pass with 5100m, some with 5400m. The GPS thinks its 5400m.
The first pass after the Tibetan plateau with real up and downs. The mountain...

Jomo Gangtse, 7048m (Ü)
The Jomo Gangtse/Qungmoganze is the highest mountain in this reagion. The picture was taken at about 5000m.
The Jomo Gangtse/Qungmoganze is the highest mountain in this reagion. The...

Mani Stones (Ü)

Dongu Pass, 4960m (Ü)
Not so nice as Shogula, but it has a good view to the Tsangpo valley.

From Dongula to the Tsangpo (Ü)
This is the valley from Dongu pass down to the river Tsangpo.

Tsangpo Valley (Tsang)

Tashilhünpo Monastery (Tsang)

Tibetan Farmers (Tsang)

Ana Lhakhang Monastery (Tsang)

Typical Tibetan House (Tsang)

Yülung Pass, 4950m (Tsang)

Lhakpa Pass, 5267m (Tsang)

Mt. Everest/Qomolangma (Tsang)
Just a few kilometers after the Lhakpa pass is the first view on the Mt. Everest/Qomolangma.
Just a few kilometers after the Lhakpa pass is the first view on the Mt....

Main Street, New Tingri (Tsang)
This village is the overnight stop for most Everest Basecamp travellers.

New Tingri (Tsang)
Horses are still used for getting around in this area. The owner currently is inside the bar.
Horses are still used for getting around in this area. The owner currently is...

Pang Pass, 5150m (Tsang)
The view to the north on the way up to the Pangla.

Pang Pass, 5150m (Tsang)
Souvenir stall on the Pangla. The mountains from left to right are Mt. Makalu (8463m), Mt. Lhotse (8516m) and Mt. Everest/Qomolangma (8844m).
Souvenir stall on the Pangla. The mountains from left to right are Mt. Makalu...

Mt. Everest/Qomolangma (Tsang)
The hill near Pnagla (about 5250m) has a marvellous view over all the Himalayan mountains. The mountains from left to right are Mt. Makalu (8463m), Mt. Lhotse (8516m) and Mt. Everest/Qomolangma (8844m.
The hill near Pnagla (about 5250m) has a marvellous view over all the...

Pang Pass, 5150m (Tsang)
The southern part of the Pangla down to Peruche. The mountains from left to right are Mt. Lhotse (8516m), Mt. Everest/Qomolangma (8844m) and Mt. Cho Oyu (8201m).
The southern part of the Pangla down to Peruche. The mountains from left to...

Road to the Everest Basecamp (Tsang)
The mountain in the background is Mt. Cho Oyu (8201m).

Road to the Everest Basecamp (Tsang)
The mountain in the background is Mt. Everest/Qomolangma (8844m).

Ancient Ruins (Tsang)
These and more ruins are along the road to the Everest Basecamp near the village Peruche.
These and more ruins are along the road to the Everest Basecamp near the...

Peruche (Tsang)
The small village Peruche is the last village with guesthouses and restaurants on the road to the Everest Basecamp.
The small village Peruche is the last village with guesthouses and...

Road to the Everest Basecamp (Tsang)
From here on you have to take the public bus to the Everest Basecamp.

Everest Basecamp, 5200m (Tsang)

Everest Basecamp, 5200m (Tsang)
The valley down from the Everest Basecamp. Here the public buses stop and you have to walk further.
The valley down from the Everest Basecamp. Here the public buses stop and you...

Parking Area, 5000m (Tsang)
This is the final parking space from the road to the Everest Basecamp. From here on you have to take bus or walk.
This is the final parking space from the road to the Everest Basecamp. From...

Rongbuk Monastery (Tsang)
A small monastery at about 5000m. The monastery also runs a small guesthouse.

Rongbuk Monastery (Tsang)
Monks making statues from Tsampa and butter for a ceremony.

Rongbuk Monastery (Tsang)

Tibetan Kids (Tsang)

Mt. Everest/Qomolangma, 8844m (Tsang)
The Mt. Everest early in the morning.

A Tibetan women selling souvenirs at this marvellous location. The mountains from left to right are Mt. Lhotse (8516m, behind clouds), Mt. Everest/Qomolangma (8844m) and Mt. Cho Oyu (8201m).
A Tibetan women selling souvenirs at this marvellous location. The mountains ...

Sakya Monastery (Tsang)

Debating Monks, Sakya Monastery (Tsang)

Street Scene, Sakya (Tsang)

Pelkor Chode Monastery, Gyantse (Tsang)
The remains of the former big monastery in Gyantse.

Dzong, Gyantse (Tsang)
The famous Dzong/castle from Gyantse.

Pelkor Chode Monastery, Gyantse (Tsang)

Kora, Pelkor Chode Monastery (Tsang)

Library, Pelkor Chode Monastery (Tsang)
The monasteries in Tibet are also libraries with books along the temple walls. The books are normally wrapped in silk.
The monasteries in Tibet are also libraries with books along the temple...

Kumbum, Pelkor Chode Monastery (Tsang)

Pelkor Chode Monastery, Gyantse (Tsang)
The Chinese have destroyed all the buildings inside the monastery walls. Some are now rebuilt. This view is from the top of the Kumbum.
The Chinese have destroyed all the buildings inside the monastery walls. Some...

Gyantse (Tsang)
The view from the top of the Kumbum (Pelkor Chode Monastery) over the old town of Gyantse and the Dzong.
The view from the top of the Kumbum (Pelkor Chode Monastery) over the old...

Old Town, Gyantse (Tsang)

Gyantse (Tsang)

Market, Gyantse (Tsang)

Simi Pass, 4370m (Tsang)
On the overland route from Gyantse to Yamdrok Yumtso is the barrier lake with Simi La in the background.
On the overland route from Gyantse to Yamdrok Yumtso is the barrier lake with...

Nochin Kansang, 7138m (Tsang)
The mountain Nochin Kansang (7138m) dominates the view on overland route from Simi La to Yamdrok Yumtso.
The mountain Nochin Kansang (7138m) dominates the view on overland route from...

Kharola Glacier, 5560m (Tsang)
Just below the Karo Pass (5086m) is this marvellous view on the glacier.

Yamdrok Yumtso (Tsang)

Kamba Pass, 4799m (Tsang)
For most tourist this is the first view to the lake Yamdrok Yumtso from Kamba La (4799m), when they arrive from Lhasa. This picture was taken with usual "Gimme money for Yak photo" yell along the tourist routes.
For most tourist this is the first view to the lake Yamdrok Yumtso from Kamba...

Yumbhu Lhakhar (Ü)

Tsangpo Valley (Ü)

Budrang Pass, 4910m (Ü)

Tsangpo Valley (Kham)
Still very dusty and sandy roads.

Tsangpo Valley (Kham)

Typical House (Kham)

Tsangpo Valley (Kham)
This is the point where Nyang Chu leads into the Tsangpo.

Lamaling Monastery (Kham)

Lamaling Monastery Library (Kham)

Lamaling Monastery (Kham)
The Buddha statue is already built up and protected. Now they start to build the temple around it.
The Buddha statue is already built up and protected. Now they start to build ...

Bayi Market (Kham)

Along the Tibet-Sichuan Highway
A rebuild castle in ancient style.

Along the Tibet-Sichuan Highway
A small bridge along the main road.

Along the Tibet-Sichuan Highway
Nomad tents on the way up to Ma La.

Ma Pass, 4270m (Kham, Ü)
Ma La with a nice scenery.

Rutok (Ü)
Road scenery along the Tibet-Sichuan Highway.

Ganden Monastery (Ü)
The rebuilt monastary from the street up from the valley.

Ganden Monastery (Ü)
Some additional building.

Ganden Monastery View (Ü)
View to the south east.

Ganden Monastery (Ü)
View from the road.

The street to the Ganden Monastery (Ü)
Lots of nice curves and turns for motorbikers ;-)

Sera Monastery (Ü)
Street scene.

Sera Monastery (Ü)

Debating Monks, Sera (Ü)

Potala (Lhasa)
The Potala as seen from the Jokhang temple.

Old Town (Lhasa)
The place in front of the Jokhang temple with the Potala in the background.

Jokhang Temple (Lhasa)
In front of the Jokhang temple are the pilgrims and lots of military.

Jokhang Temple (Lhasa)
The main roof of the Jokhang temple.

Jokhang Temple (Lhasa)
Tibetan women repairing the roof of the temple.

Potala (Lhasa)
On the way up to the Potala.

View from the Potala (Lhasa)
The view from the Potala down to the main place of Lhasa.

Kora around the Potala (Lhasa)
Parts of the original Kora around the Potala.

The Jokhang temple in the evening.

Tibet Train Impressions
GPS coordinates estimated.

China 2010
Mainly photos from the Chengdu area.

Chengdu

Three Kingdoms Museum, Chengdu

Teahouse, Chengdu

Wuhou Temple, Chengdu

Food Stall, Chengdu

Electro-Bikes, Chengdu
These look like scooters, but this are real electro bikes. Does somebody still use a real bicycle in China?
These look like scooters, but this are real electro bikes. Does somebody...

City Center, Chengdu

Tianfu Square, Chengdu

Street Scene, Chengdu
One of the older parts with small houses. Sonn it will be replaced by newer ones like anything else.
One of the older parts with small houses. Sonn it will be replaced by newer...

Narrow Alley, Chengdu
Broad & Narrow Alley is a touristic area with newly built houses in ancient style. Mostly restaurants and souvenir shops.
Broad & Narrow Alley is a touristic area with newly built houses in ancient...

Panda Breeding Research Base, Chengdu

Panda Breeding Research Base, Chengdu
China, Chengdu, Panda

Panda Breeding Research Base, Chengdu
This is a red panda.

Green Ram Temple, Chengdu

Wenshu Temple, Chengdu

Typical Restaurant, Chengdu

Nordkapp 2009
The motorbike tour from Austria to the Nordkapp and back.

Masurian Lake District
Canoeing is very nice and popular in this area. All lakes and rivers are connected, so you can travel for days this way.
Canoeing is very nice and popular in this area. All lakes and rivers are...

Mikolajki, Masurian Lake District
The old part of Mikolajki is ok, but most of the village is covered by an ugly modern shopping mall along the best side of the shore.
The old part of Mikolajki is ok, but most of the village is covered by an...

Mikolajki, Masurian Lake District

Ryn, Masurian Lake District
The from the village shore.

Wolf's Liar, Masurian Lake District
The remains of the Lager barrack, where officer Claus von Stauffenberg tried to kill Adolf Hitler with a bomb.
The remains of the Lager barrack, where officer Claus von Stauffenberg tried ...

Typical Farmhouse, Masurian Lake District
Masurian Lake District

Masurian Lake District
The Masurian Lake District is connected by lots of canals.

Orthodox Church, Druskininkai
A nice old wooden church near the city center.

Druskininkai
Druskininkai has lots of old wooden houses like this one.

Gruto Parkas, Druskininkai
Lithuania has put all statues and monuments from the Sovjet aera into a special gulag for visiting.
Lithuania has put all statues and monuments from the Sovjet aera into a...

Gruto Parkas, Druskininkai
In front of the statue you can see 2 pictures. One shows the place where it was originally standing, the second one shows how they destroyed the remains after moving the statue to this gulag.
In front of the statue you can see 2 pictures. One shows the place where it...

Vilnius
The remaining tower of the lower castle in the city center.

Vilnius
The view from the castle tower over the city center.

Vilnius
The view from the upper castle tower.

Hale Market Square, Vilnius

Trakai Island Castle

Trakai Island Castle
This is the inner castle.

Town Hall, Kaunas

House of Perkūnas, Kaunas

Kaunas Castle

Sundial, Nida

Graveyard, Curonian Spit
The remains of a graveyard for war prisoners of the first world war.

Nida, Curonian Spit

Sailingship, Nida
Each ship had to have a unique, special owner flag to be identified.

Russian Border, Nida

Bird Hatchery, Curonian Spit

Old Sovjet Bunker
Along the coast are many old bunkers from the Sovjet area.

Kuldiga
A nice old town with lots of wooden houses.

Latvia Streets

Camping Mikelbaka
A very nice camping site with very friendly staff.

Sunset at Mikelbaka Beach

Route to Cape Kolka
The so called "Sovjet Airstrip". A 40km graveled road to the top of Cape Kolka along the western coast.
The so called "Sovjet Airstrip". A 40km graveled road to the top of Cape...

Cape Kolka
The monument at Cape Kolka. A couple of years ago 3 swimmers died in the water at the cape.
The monument at Cape Kolka. A couple of years ago 3 swimmers died in the...

Cape Kolka
The floral wreath is worn by women at the midsummer festival.

Riga

Riga
Lots of buildings in Riga have statues like this. You have to watch carefully when walking through the city.
Lots of buildings in Riga have statues like this. You have to watch carefully...

City Center, Riga

Main Square, Cecis

Cecis

Typical House, Cecis
On of the typical old Latvian wooden houses.

Kuressaare Castle, Saaremaa

City Center, Tallin

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Tallin

Tallin

Main Square, Tallin

Cathedral, Helsinki

Suomenlinna Sea Fortress, Helsinki
A place to relax and picnic and also a UNESCO world heritage site.

Suomenlinna Sea Fortress, Helsinki
A UNESCO world heritage site.

City Center, Helsinki

Old Part, Porvoo

Old Riverside Houses, Porvoo

Karjala

Savonlinna Castle
Famous for the Opera in summer.

Savonlinna Castle

Valamo Orthodox Monastery

Polar Circle

Lappi Landscape

Siida Sámi Museum
The openair part of the museum.

Between Inari and Kirkenes

Russian Border, Kirkenes

Main Street, Kirkenes
Nothing much to see there.

Finnmark Landscape

Church of Ruostefjelbma, Finnmark

Ifjordfjellet, Finnmark

Route to Nordkapp, Finnmark

Toll Station, Honningsvåg

Honningsvåg, Finnmark

Nordkapp, Finnmark
Unfortunatly it was too foggy with sight to 10m to take good other pictures.

Nordkapp, Finnmark

Route to Hammerfest, Finnmark

Reindeer in Hammerfest, Finnmark
Reindeer just 1 km from the city center of Hammerfest.

Hammerfest Church, Finnmark

Stone Carvings, Alta Museum

Alta Museum, Finnmark
The marvellous view from the museaum to the sea.

Along the E6, Troms

Tromsø, Troms

Tromsø Main Street, Troms

Troms Landscape

Gryllefjord, Troms
The ferry to Andøya.

Vesterålen Landscape

Lofoten Islands Landscape

Svolvær, Lofoten Islands

Chiefdom, Lofotr Viking Museum

Lofotr Viking Museum, Borg

Ramberg, Lofoten Islands

Sørvågen, Lofoten Islands

Saltstraumen, Nordland

Engabreen, Svartisen

Östersund, Jämtland

Jamtli History Land, Östersund

Radhuset, Malmö

Malmöhus Castle, Malmö

City Center, Malmö

Indochina 2007
The Minsk motorbike tour through Vietnam and Laos.

Hanoi streetmarket

Hanoi street scene

Hanoi shop

Hanoi red river scene

Ngoc Son temple (Hanoi)
The Ngoc Son temple with the famous red bridge built on a small island in the Hoan Kiem lake.
The Ngoc Son temple with the famous red bridge built on a small island in the...

Van Mieu Temple of Literature (Hanoi)
The main gate of the Van Mieu - Temple of Literature

Van Mieu Temple of Literature (Hanoi)
The second gate of the Van Mieu Temple of Literature.

Ho Tay temple (Hanoi)

Ho Tay West Lake (Hanoi)

Hanoi temple statues

Hanoi graveyard

Tran Quoc Pagoda (Hanoi)

Vinh Phuc province

Typical house near Thac Ba lake

Thac Ba lake

Near Thac Ba lake

Bridge near Thac Ba lake

Sa Pa street market
Sa Pa city is the "Minority Disneyland" of Vietnam.

Sa Pa city

Deo Tram - Ton Pass
The view to the west into the Lai Chau province.

Lai Chau province

Hilltribe woman

Lai Chau province
Between Tam Duong and Sin Ho.

Hilltribe children

Sin Ho market

Sin Ho village
The main street.

Children & waterbuffalo

Lai Chau province
On the way from Sin Ho to Lai Chau.

Dien Bien province

Gas station

House in the Dien Bien province

Women on the way to the market

Dien Bien Phu market

Tay Trang border crossing

Shop Huon border crossing

Main road from Shop Huon to Muang Khoua
On the way from the Vietnamese border to Muang Khoua.

Oudomsay landscape
On the way from the Vietnamese border to Muang Khoua.

Muang Mai village

Muang Mai river crossing

Oudomsay landscape

Main road from Shop Huon to Muang Khoua

Oudomsay River crossing

Nam Ou river scene

Nam Ou river ferry

Muang Khoua village

Oudomsay city main street

Typical village in Oudomsay province

Nam Ou river

Wat Manorom (Luang Prabang)

Wat That Luang (Luang Prabang)

Mekong boat station (Luang Prabang)

Nam Khan (Luang Prabang)

Luang Prabang province

Phou Khoun village

Phou Khoun street scene

Plain of Jars (Phone Savan)
Site Nr. 1

Between Muang Kham and Nam Kanh

Nam Kanh border crossing

Nghe Anh province

Typical village in the Nghe Anh province

Ho-Chi-Minh highway scenery

Typical house in the mountain area

Ho-Chi-Minh highway roadhouse

Phong Nha landscape

Quang Tri roads

Cua Tung fischermen

Graveyard

Ngo Mon Gate / Moon Gate (Hue)

Ngo Mon / Moon Gate (Hue)

Forbidden City (Hue)

Tomb of Minh Mang (Hue)

Thien Mu Pagoda (Hue)

Hai Van / Wolkenpass

Japanese Bridge (Hoi An)

Street scene (Hoi An)

My Son

Near Dak Glei

Near Bo Y (Border to Laos)

Between Kon Tum and Plei Ku

Restaurant kitchen
Typical kitchen in smaller restaurants. Nevertheless good food!

Near Buon Ma Thout

Lake Lak

Between Lake Lak and Da Lat

Landscape near Da Lat

Da Lat city center

Street market (Da Lat)

Street scene (Da Lat)

Market (Da Lat)

Flower festival (Da Lat)

Flower festival area (Da Lat)

Between Da Lat and Nha Trang

How to repair a Minsk

Nha Trang city beach

After a Vietnamese lunch

Landscape near Mui Ne

Sanddunes new Mui Ne

Cho Bin Thy market (Cholon)

Street scene (Cholon)

Cholon temple

Opera House (Saigon)

Sai Gon river (Saigon)

Street scene (Saigon)

Asia 2006
South-east Asia by public transportation.

Poipet (Cambodia border)

Poipet city

Sisophon city

Angkor Wat

Baksei Cham Krong (Angkor)

Angkor Thom southgate (Angkor)

Bayon (Angkor)

Angkor Thom

Phimeanakas (Angkor)

Takeo (Angkor)

Ta Phrom (Angkor)

Pre Rup (Angkor)

Neak Pean (Angkor)

Prah Khan (Angkor)

Tonle Sap (Siem Reap)

Tonle Sap speedboat (Siem Reap)

Tonle Sap floating village (Siem Reap)

Banteay Srei (Angkor)

Angkor landscape

Market Hall (Phnom Penh)

Royal Palace (Phnom Penh)

Phnom Penh street scene

Saigon river (Saigon)

Citadel (Hue)

Train station (Hue)

Halong Bay

Wat Paphaimisaiyaram (Luang Prabang)

Wat May (Luang Prabang)

Wat Xieng Thong (Luang Prabang)

Wat Khili (Luang Prabang)

Wat Choum Khong (Luang Prabang)

Wat Sene (Luang Prabang)

On Mount Phousi (Luang Prabang)

Luang Prabang from Mount Phousi

Wat Tham Phousi (Luang Prabang)

Luang Prabang city scenery

Luang Prabang nightmarket

Typical Lao House (Luang Prabang)

Pak Ou Cave

Wat Ban Pak Ou

Mekong scenery (Ban Pak Ou)

Ban Pak Ou

Mekong scenery

Pak Beng village

Mekong boat station (Pak Beng)

Mekong market scenery

Mekong speedboat

Pyrenees 2006
The motorbike tour through the Alps to the Pyrenees.

Splügenpass (Graubünden)
The Splügenpass/Passo dello Spluga (2113m) has on the Swiss side these series of perfect turns. The Italian side is even more rough, very narrow and has lots of short tunnels.
The Splügenpass/Passo dello Spluga (2113m) has on the Swiss side these series...

Splügenpass (Graubünden)

Ricefields (Piemont)
The ricefields southern of Milano are the basis for the famous Italian risottos.

Serralunga (Piemont)
The Barolo area south of Alba has lots of narrow streets for a weekend bike travel. Nice villages like Serralunga are a good place to stay.
The Barolo area south of Alba has lots of narrow streets for a weekend bike...

Castle (Piemont)

Col de Larche (Hautes-Alpes)
The Col de Larche/Colle della Maddalena (1991m) is a usual way through the alps for trucks and cars. There are some ancient castles on this route.
The Col de Larche/Colle della Maddalena (1991m) is a usual way through the...

Lac de Serre-Poncon (Hautes-Alpes)
The southern part of the Lac de Serre-Poncon as seen on the way up to Col St-Jean (1333m).
The southern part of the Lac de Serre-Poncon as seen on the way up to Col...

Gorges de la Meguga (Vaucluse)
Northwest of Sisteron is a nice route to Sault through this landscape.

Mont Ventoux (Vaucluse)
On the way from Sederon to Sault you get lots of nice curves for biking an a marvellous view to the northern side of Mont Ventoux.
On the way from Sederon to Sault you get lots of nice curves for biking an a ...

Mont Ventoux (Vaucluse)
The top of Mont Ventoux (1822m) as seen from the east.

Palace of the Popes (Avignon)

Pont du Gard (Gard)
A nice stop near Avignon is this great roman building. Motorbikes have free parking and therfore free entrance!
A nice stop near Avignon is this great roman building. Motorbikes have free...

Cap de Creus (Catalonia)
The eastern point of the Pyrenees ist a must for bikers. Lots of narrow and winding streets.
The eastern point of the Pyrenees ist a must for bikers. Lots of narrow and...

Gorges-de-la-Fou (Pyrenees-Orientales)
The so called "narrowest gorge in the world" is about 3km walkable and a must for visitors in this area.
The so called "narrowest gorge in the world" is about 3km walkable and a must...

Near Tucharn (Roussillon)
On the way up to Chateau d'Aguilar near Tucharn.

Chateau d'Queribus (Roussillon)
One of the remarkable castles in this area wth a good view over the Roussillon.

Chateau d'Queribus (Roussillon)

Cucugnan (Roussillon)

Gorges de Galamus (Roussillon)
A stunning area with a very deep gorge and narrow street.

Gorges de Galamus (Roussillon)

Vinca storage lake (Roussillon)
Small streets and hills in the southern part of Roussillion.

Col de Puymorens (Pyrenees-Orientales)
The Col de Puymorens (1915m) near Andorra is a unspectecular, high-speed col suitable for big trucks and has a skiing area on top.
The Col de Puymorens (1915m) near Andorra is a unspectecular, high-speed col ...

Parc Natural de Cadi-Moixero (Catalonia)
South of La Seu d'Urgell are small streets through the Parc Natural de Cadi-Moixero and the surrounding area.
South of La Seu d'Urgell are small streets through the Parc Natural de...

Coll de Jou (Catalonia)
The street west from Berga and south of the Parc Natural de Cadi-Moixero is one of the highlights in this area.
The street west from Berga and south of the Parc Natural de Cadi-Moixero is...

Serra de Canalada (Catalonia)
The Serra de Canalada on the street west from Berga and south of the Parc Natural de Cadi-Moixero is one of the driving highlights in this area.
The Serra de Canalada on the street west from Berga and south of the Parc...

Port de la Bonaigua (Catalonia)
The Port de la Bonaigua (2072m) is on the east side unspectacular, but has a great way down to the Val de Aran. Unfortunatly is a ugly skiing area on the port.
The Port de la Bonaigua (2072m) is on the east side unspectacular, but has a ...

Col d'Aspin (Hautes-Pyrenees)
The Col d'Aspin (1489m) is green and very nice. Unfortunatly it was raining, so we could not see much of the landscape.
The Col d'Aspin (1489m) is green and very nice. Unfortunatly it was raining, ...

Col du Tourmalet (Hautes-Pyrenees)
The Col du Tourmalet (2115m) is the highest col in the Pyrenees. A highlight of the Tour-de-France. Unfortunatly the rain turned into snowfall on the top area.
The Col du Tourmalet (2115m) is the highest col in the Pyrenees. A highlight ...

Col de Soulor (Hautes-Pyrenees)
The Col de Soulor (1474m) is my favourite in this area. A narrow street with lots of curves.
The Col de Soulor (1474m) is my favourite in this area. A narrow street with ...

Col de Soulor (Hautes-Pyrenees)
On the way from Col de Soulor to Col d'Aubisque. Col de Soulor is on the left side of the picture.
On the way from Col de Soulor to Col d'Aubisque. Col de Soulor is on the left...

Pic de Ger (Hautes-Pyrenees)
Near the Col d'Aubisque is the skiing area of Gourette with the Pic de Ger (2613m).
Near the Col d'Aubisque is the skiing area of Gourette with the Pic de Ger...

Embalse de Bubal (Catalonia)
The eastern side (left-side on the picture) of the lake has a nice and narrow street.
The eastern side (left-side on the picture) of the lake has a nice and narrow...

San Juan de la Pena (Catalonia)
The famous old monastery south of Jaca lies in nice hills for motorbiking.

San Juan de la Pena (Catalonia)
Near San Juan de la Pena you get this marvellous view on the center part of the Pyrenees.
Near San Juan de la Pena you get this marvellous view on the center part of...

Canfranc-Estacion (Catalonia)
The beautiful old train station is currently being renovated.

Col du Somport (Hautes-Pyrenees)
The France side (picture) of Col du Somport (1632m) is very nice. On the Spanish side is a huge and ugly skiing area.
The France side (picture) of Col du Somport (1632m) is very nice. On the...

Col de Labays (Haute-Pyrenees)
On the street between Bedous and P. de Enaice is a small and narrow street over the Col de Labays (1354m).
On the street between Bedous and P. de Enaice is a small and narrow street...

Punto de Enaice (Hautes-Pyrenees)
Punto de Enaice is a boring col between Spain and France. Go up enjoy the view and a couple of kilometers back to Col de Soudet for a more interesting way through the Pyrenees.
Punto de Enaice is a boring col between Spain and France. Go up enjoy the...

Col de Soudet (Haute-Pyrenees)
The street from the Col de Soudet (1540m) down and up to Col de Erroimendi is much prettier than crossing the border at Punto de Enaice.
The street from the Col de Soudet (1540m) down and up to Col de Erroimendi is...

Col d'Erroimendy (Pyrenees-Atlantiques)
From Larrau up to the Col d'Erroimendy (1350m) is a motorbiking highlight. On the top is a panorama street (picture) to the Punto de Larran (1573m).
From Larrau up to the Col d'Erroimendy (1350m) is a motorbiking highlight. On...

Hoz de Arbayun (Navarra)
ear the city of Lumbier is the spectacular valley of Hoz de Arbayun.

Funete de Irache (Navarra)
Near the Monastry of Irache is the famous wine & water Funete de Irache. Especially for the pilgrims to Santiago de Compostella but accessible for everybody.
Near the Monastry of Irache is the famous wine & water Funete de Irache....

Puente de la Reina (Navarra)
Here in Puente de la Reina/Gares the two ways for pilgrims to Santiago de Compostella join at this famous bridge.
Here in Puente de la Reina/Gares the two ways for pilgrims to Santiago de...

St-Jean-Pied-de-Port (Pyrenees-Atlantiques)
St-Jean-Pied-de-Port has also an old bridge which was essential for the pilgrims to Santiago de Compostella.
St-Jean-Pied-de-Port has also an old bridge which was essential for the...

Col d'Ispeguy (Pyrenees-Atlantiques)
The small Col d'Ispeguy (690m) is the last real good col for motorbikers on the way to the Atlantic. Lots of fun despite it is only about 700m!
The small Col d'Ispeguy (690m) is the last real good col for motorbikers on...

Cap du Figuier (Pais Vasco)
This is the western end of the Pyrenees.

Guggenheim Museum (Bilbao)
A spectacular building even without the exhibitions.

Yacht harbour (San Sebasitan)
Located in the city center, where you can get fabulous pinxos.

Near Yesa (Navarra)
On the road from Pamplona to Jaca.

Sierra de San Juan de la Pena (Catalonia)
On the road between Puente de la Reina/Jaca and Huesca near the Embalse de la Pena.
On the road between Puente de la Reina/Jaca and Huesca near the Embalse de la...

Port de Montollobat (Catalonia)
The road from Barbastro to Berga leads over various small cols including the Port de Montollobat (1080m). This is the view from the port to the east.
The road from Barbastro to Berga leads over various small cols including the ...

St. Quirze de Pedret (Catalonia)
One of the oldes churches in this area.

Pont de Pedret (Catalonia)
You can walk by foot over this old bridge up to the ancient monestary St. Quirze de Pedret.
You can walk by foot over this old bridge up to the ancient monestary St....

The Alps 2005
The motorbike tour through the main Alps and the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence.

Jaufenpass (Südtirol/Alto Adige)
The Jaufenpass (2099m) is a shortcut from Brenner to Meran. Especially the southern part is very nice.
The Jaufenpass (2099m) is a shortcut from Brenner to Meran. Especially the...

Pass Umbrail (Graubbünden)
The Pass Umbrail (2501m) is a narrow route with some graveled road parts to Italy. It combines well with a tour on the Stilfserjoch.
The Pass Umbrail (2501m) is a narrow route with some graveled road parts to...

Stilfserjoch (Südtirol/Alto Adige)
View from the house Tibet down on the great eastern drive-up way.

Stilfserjoch (Südtirol/Alto Adige)
View from the house Tibet to the pass.

Berninapass (Graubünden)
To the left ist the top of the Berninapass (2328m).

Domaso / Lago Maggiore

Lago di Lugano

Lukmanierpass (Tessin)
The northern part of the Lukmanierpass/Passo del Lucomagno (1916m) is a very nice valley.
The northern part of the Lukmanierpass/Passo del Lucomagno (1916m) is a very ...

Oberalppass (Zentralschweiz)
The street over the Operalppass (2046m) is an unspectacular route to Andermatt.

Teufelsschlucht (Zentralschweiz)
This is a historic area near Andermatt. Below is the ancient bridge which can only be examined by foot.
This is a historic area near Andermatt. Below is the ancient bridge which can...

Furkapass (Zentralschweiz)
This photo shows the top of the Furkapass (2431m) towards the eastern drive-up way.
This photo shows the top of the Furkapass (2431m) towards the eastern...

Belvedere (Zentralschweiz)
The Belvedere hotel is just beneath the Rhonegletscher (Rhone glacier). From here you can take a short walk into the glacier. The street to the left leads up to the Furkapass (2431m), the one to the right leads to the Grimselpass or Ulrichen.
The Belvedere hotel is just beneath the Rhonegletscher (Rhone glacier). From ...

Törbel (Wallis)
The view on the way up to the Moosalp to the valley of Saas Fee.

Törbel (Wallis)
The view from the way up to Moosalp to the valley to Zermatt.

Moosalp (Wallis)
Moosalp (2048m) is a nice trip if the Rhone/Rotten valley gets to boring. Lots of narrow turns and marvellous views on the mountains.
Moosalp (2048m) is a nice trip if the Rhone/Rotten valley gets to boring....

Val d'Herens (Wallis)
If the route through the Rhone/Rotten valley gets too boring, go to the Val d'Herens with this nice pyramids.
If the route through the Rhone/Rotten valley gets too boring, go to the Val...

Col des Montets (Wallis)
Col des Montets (1461m) is a necessary way on the route around the Montblanc.

Col du Grand St. Bernard (Wallis)
This picture shows the northern ramp of the Col du Grand St. Bernard/Grosser St. Bernhard (2469m) above the tunnel.
This picture shows the northern ramp of the Col du Grand St. Bernard/Grosser ...

Col du Petit St. Bernard (Savoie)
This picture shows the top of the Col du Petit St. Bernard (2188m).

Cormet de Roselend (Savoie)
The whole area around the Cormet de Roselend (1968m) is very beautiful and has lots of small streets.
The whole area around the Cormet de Roselend (1968m) is very beautiful and...

Barrage de Roselend (Savoie)
On the western part of the Cormet de Roselend is the storage lake between nice hills.
On the western part of the Cormet de Roselend is the storage lake between...

Col de l'Iseran (Savoie)
On the northern part up to the Col de l'Iseran (2764m).

Col de l'Iseran (Savoie)
The top of the Col de l'Iseran (2764m).

Col de l'Iseran (Savoie)
The view to the southern part of the Col de l'Iseran (2764m).

The marvellous view to the southern part of the Col de l'Iseran.

Belvedere de la Maurienne (Savoie)
On the southern part of the Col de l'Iseran you can see the Albaron (3637m). To the right is the valley with the village Bonneval-sur-Arc.
On the southern part of the Col de l'Iseran you can see the Albaron (3637m). ...

Barrière de l'Esseillon (Savoie)
The Ensemble fortifie de l'Esseillon in the valley of Maurienne.

Col de la Croix de Fer (Savoie)
The northern part up to the Col de la Croix de Fer (2068m) leads through a very nice valley with less traffic.
The northern part up to the Col de la Croix de Fer (2068m) leads through a...

Col de Galibier (Savoie)
On the top of Col de Galibier (2645m) during a surprising snowstorm. Wow that was really cold!
On the top of Col de Galibier (2645m) during a surprising snowstorm. Wow that...

Maurienne (Savoie)
The valley of Maurienne from the Fort Marie-Christine.

Col du Mont Cenis (Savoie)
The top of Mont Cenis (2081m) with the storage lake. The route is nice but not spectacular.
The top of Mont Cenis (2081m) with the storage lake. The route is nice but...

Vallee Etroite (Hautes-Alpes)
The Vallee Etroite near the Col de l'Echelle is a nice trip for 1-2 hours or more if you take a walk.
The Vallee Etroite near the Col de l'Echelle is a nice trip for 1-2 hours or ...

Col de l'Echelle (Hautes-Alpes)
The Col de l'Echelle (1762m) is the lowest pass between Italy and France. The picture shows the Italian side.
The Col de l'Echelle (1762m) is the lowest pass between Italy and France. The...

Testa dell' Assietta (Piemont)
This is the view on the road from the Colle Basset (2424m).

Testa dell' Assietta (Piemont)
On the road from the Colle Bourget (2299m) to the Colle Costa Piana (2313m).

Testa dell' Assietta (Piemont)
View from the Colle Blegier (2381m) to the west.

On the road between the Colle Costa Piana (2313m) and Colle Blegier (2381m).

The top of the Monte Genevris (2514m).

he view from Monte Genevris (2514m) to the eastern part of the Testa dell' Assietta.
he view from Monte Genevris (2514m) to the eastern part of the Testa dell'...

The main spot on the Testa dell' Assietta (2550m).

The eastern way up to the Testa dell' Assietta.

Col d'Izoard (Hautes-Alpes)
The northern ramp up to the top of the Col d'Izoard (2360m).

Col d'Izoard (Hautes-Alpes)
The northern ramp up to the top of the Col d'Izoard (2360m) with the Refuge Napoleon.
The northern ramp up to the top of the Col d'Izoard (2360m) with the Refuge...

Col d'Izoard (Hautes-Alpes)
The top of Col d'Izoard (2360m).

The Casse Deserte just below the top of the col on the southern part.

Col de Vars (Hautes-Alpes)
Col de Vars (2109m) between Guillestre and St-Paul-sur-Ubaye is a nice pass with some turns. Nothing special.
Col de Vars (2109m) between Guillestre and St-Paul-sur-Ubaye is a nice pass...

Col de Resteford (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
On the way up to Col de Resteford (2678m). The view is back to the village of Jausiers.
On the way up to Col de Resteford (2678m). The view is back to the village of...

La Bonette (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
The top of La Bonette (2802m) and Col de Restefond (2678m) is the highest accessable point on normal streets in the alps.
The top of La Bonette (2802m) and Col de Restefond (2678m) is the highest...

La Bonette (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
The graveled road down to Col de la Moutiere as seen from La Bonette.

Near Lac de Serre-Poncon (Hautes-Alpes)
The landscape near the lake Serre-Poncon.

Lac de Serre-Poncon (Hautes-Alpes)

Col de Galibier (Savoie)
The northern part of the Col de Galibier (2645m).

Col de Galibier (Savoie)
The view to the north.

The southern part of the Col de Galibier with the view down to Col du Lautaret.

Massif des Ecrins (Savoie)
On the sourthern part of Col de Galibier down to Col de Lautaret is this marvellous view at the Massif des Ecrins with the Glacier de l'Homme.
On the sourthern part of Col de Galibier down to Col de Lautaret is this...

Le Vercors
he Grand Goulets is a nice route through the Le Vercors.

Le Vercors
The Grand Goulets is a nice route through the Le Vercors.

Pas de la Graille (Alpes-de-Hautes-Provence)
The Pas de la Graille (1597m) southwest of Sisteron is very narrow an nice with nearly no traffic on the nothern ramp.
The Pas de la Graille (1597m) southwest of Sisteron is very narrow an nice...

Signal de Lure (Alpes-de-Hautes-Provence)
Near the Pas de la Graille is the Signal de Lure. The picture shows the view to the west.
Near the Pas de la Graille is the Signal de Lure. The picture shows the view ...

Grand Canyon du Verdon (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)

Moustiers-Ste-Marie (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A nice village near the Grand Canyon de Verdon. More a daytime tourist spot. No nightlife.
A nice village near the Grand Canyon de Verdon. More a daytime tourist spot. ...

South-east Africa by public transportation.

Parliament Building (Gaborone)
The parliment building in the city center is one of the few spots in Gabs.

The Mall (Gaborone)
The main mall is basically the city center. It has only a few shops.

Shopping Street (Francistown)
This is the shopping street near the train station. Here you get almost everything.
This is the shopping street near the train station. Here you get almost...

Bus Station (Francistown)
The bus station is also the main street market.

Thamalakane River (Okavango Delta)
A few kilometers from Maun in Matlapeneng are most lodges at the river. This is one of the arms of the Okavango river.
A few kilometers from Maun in Matlapeneng are most lodges at the river. This ...

Okavango Delta
A typical spot on our flight into the heart of the delta.

Oddball's Lodge (Okavango Delta)
The Oddball's Lodge is at Bobo island in the inner delta.

Okavango Delta
On a boat trip near Chiefs island.

Mokoro Trip (Okavango Delta)
Beside the walking safaris on Chiefs island this is the main activity in the Okavango delta.
Beside the walking safaris on Chiefs island this is the main activity in the ...

Chiefs Island (Okavango Delta)
The lodges are outside the Moremi Wildlife Reserve on the other side of the river. This is the view from the bar of Oddball's lodge to Chiefs island, which is already in the Moremi Wildlife Reserve.
The lodges are outside the Moremi Wildlife Reserve on the other side of the...

Moremi Wildlife Reserve (Okavango Delta)
On a walking safari in the Moremi Wildlife Reserve. We also tracked a lion family for about 2km.
On a walking safari in the Moremi Wildlife Reserve. We also tracked a lion...

Mokoro Trip (Okavango Delta)

Popa Falls (Caprivi Strip)
Nothing spectacular.

Trainstation (Windhoek)
Windhoek is a nice and relatively safe city.

Etosha National Park

Okaukuejo Rest Camp (Etosha National Park)
The typical flat area around this large camp.

Etosha National Park
Large parts of the western area of the park are completly flat.

Etosha National Park
The Etosha lookout point to the heart of the salt pan.

Namutoni Rest Camp (Etosha National Park)
The old German fort.

Olukonda Mission (Four O Region)
The oldest church in Namibia near Ondangwa, Ovamboland. Built in 1893.

Oshikango, Four O Region
The city at the border to Angola is nothing special.

Four O Region
The area around Oshakati is one of the nicest in Namiba.

Four O Region
Between Oshakati and Ruacana, Four O Region

Near Opuwo (Kaokoland)

Himba People (Opuwo, Kaokoland)

Typical Village (Damaraland)

Damaraland
Deep in the heart of Damaraland

Damaraland
Sharing water is essential in this area.

Warmquell (Damaraland)
Hot thermal water near Sesfontain.

Near Sesfontain (Damaraland)

Near Palmwag (Damaraland)

Welwitschia Plant (Damaraland)
One of the oldest plants of the earth.

Petrified Forest (Damaraland)

Ugab Area (Damaraland)

Between Rehoboth and Solitaire

Sossuvlei (Namib Naukluft Park)

Sossuvlei (Namib Naukluft Park)
This is the area at the end of the 4wd track.

Sossuvlei (Namib Naukluft Park)
Dune 45, a good spot for sunset.

Hells Corner (Fish River Canyon)

Fish River Canyon

City Center (Swakopmund)

Ngoma Bridge Border
The Ngoma bridge is the border between Namibia and Botswana. The photo shows the Botswana side. It is a 2km walk between the official border posts.
The Ngoma bridge is the border between Namibia and Botswana. The photo shows ...

Chobe River
The left side of the river is Namibia, the right side is the Chobe National Park in Botswana.
The left side of the river is Namibia, the right side is the Chobe National...

Chobe National Park

Kazungula Ferry
The shortest way from Chobe National Park (Botswana) to Livingstone (Zambia).

Livingstone
The city center of Livingstone.

Victoria Falls Bridge
Bungee jumping from the bridge over the first part of the rafting area.

Victoria Falls Bridge
The only street connection between Zimbabwe and Zambia near the Victoria Falls.

Victoria Falls
The falls from the bridge.

Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls with low water in December.

Victoria Falls Park

Victoria Falls Bridge

Lusaka
The city center of Lusaka.

On the street from Lusaka to Chipata

On the street from Chipata to Mfuwe

South Luangwa National Park

Road to Senga Bay
The typical landscape on the road from Lilongwe to Senga Bay (Lake Malawi).

Senga Bay
The beach on the main resort on Senga Bay.

Blantyre
The main city in the south. Unfortunatly it was raining a lot in this area at the time of my visit.
The main city in the south. Unfortunatly it was raining a lot in this area at...

Monkey Bay
The harbour of Monkey Bay with the ship Ilala in the background. It steams out every week for a round trip on the lake.
The harbour of Monkey Bay with the ship Ilala in the background. It steams...

Chembe Village
The Chembe Village is beside the Cape Maclear National Park. Nice tourist spot but hard to reach.
The Chembe Village is beside the Cape Maclear National Park. Nice tourist...

Chembe Village
A nice place to relax on the southern part of the lake.

Road to Lilwonge

The Tazara
The Tanzanina-Zambian Railway somewhere between Mbeya and Dar es Salaam. Men and women have to travel in seperated compartments.
The Tanzanina-Zambian Railway somewhere between Mbeya and Dar es Salaam. Men ...

Kampala City Center

Kigali City Center
Another typical downtown street scene. On the main hill are the cheaper hotels and its save to walk around in this area at night.
Another typical downtown street scene. On the main hill are the cheaper...

Kigali City Center
Typical downtown street (up the main hill). There is nearly no nightlife downtown.
Typical downtown street (up the main hill). There is nearly no nightlife...

Kigali Busstation
The main busstation for the overland busses to Uganda.

Ruhengeri City Center
The main entry point to the Virunga national parc. The permits for the gorillas must be buyed in Kigali.
The main entry point to the Virunga national parc. The permits for the...

Ruhengeri (Karisimbi)
On the way up to the Susa group at the Karisimbi vulcano. The 4WD stops at 1600m, the parc entry is at 2100m. What a start!
On the way up to the Susa group at the Karisimbi vulcano. The 4WD stops at...

Mountain Gorilla
Silverback #1 of the Susa group. The picture was taken from a distance of 4 meters!
Silverback #1 of the Susa group. The picture was taken from a distance of 4...

Mountain Gorilla
Silverback #1 of the Susa group. Sometimes he was resting and sometimes just looking around if something happens.
Silverback #1 of the Susa group. Sometimes he was resting and sometimes just ...

Mountain Gorilla
Silverback #2 of the Susa group.

Silverback #2 and the younger brother of #1 of the Susa group. The picture was taken from a distance of 3 meters!
Silverback #2 and the younger brother of #1 of the Susa group. The picture...

Silverback #3 of the Susa group.

A female gorilla of the Susa group.

Silverback #4 of the Susa group.

A young gorilla of the Susa group.

Ruhengeri (Karisimbi)
On the way down from 3200m (where we finally found the gorillas) to the 4WD. This is the area below 2000m.
On the way down from 3200m (where we finally found the gorillas) to the 4WD. ...

Ruhengeri (Karisimbi)
On the way back from Karisimbi to Ruhengeri.

Near Gatuna
The usual bus breakdown on the way from Kigali back to Uganda.

Rwanda/Uganda Border
You have to walk over the border area to the other side (Gatuna/Katuna). This is the view back to Rwanda.
You have to walk over the border area to the other side (Gatuna/Katuna). This...

Rwanda/Uganda Border
The border bridge between Uganda and Rwanda at Gatuna/Katuna. The picture shows the Uganda side.
The border bridge between Uganda and Rwanda at Gatuna/Katuna. The picture...

Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam downtown as seen from the ferry to Zanzibar.

Zanzibar Island
Somewhere in the middle of the Island.

Slave Cave (Zanzibar )
Zanzibar has many caves, where they held the slaves before shipping them to other countries.
Zanzibar has many caves, where they held the slaves before shipping them to...

Zanzibar Beach
One of th many marvellous beaches on Zanzibar. This one is just a view kilometers north of Stone Town. You even get ice-cold beer there!
One of th many marvellous beaches on Zanzibar. This one is just a view...

Stone Town Sunset (Zanzibar)
The sunset as seen from one of the many bars in Stone Town.

Forodhani Gardens (Zanzibar)
The main garden in Stone Town at Zanzibar turns into a large barbecue area at night. You can test cheaply all kinds of local fish and seafood there.
The main garden in Stone Town at Zanzibar turns into a large barbecue area at...

Nungwi Beach (Zanzibar)
A tourist beach at the northern part of the island. Unfortunatly very bad roads lead to this place.
A tourist beach at the northern part of the island. Unfortunatly very bad...

Ngorongoro Crater
A great and easy to access nature reserve near Arusha. You can make day trips there. Unfortunatly it is very overrun all the time.
A great and easy to access nature reserve near Arusha. You can make day trips...

Ngorongoro Crater
The main street down to the crater.

Ngorongoro Crater

Rush hour when the day tourists arrive at noon. Where are the nice and quiet parks like South Luangwa (Zambia)?
Rush hour when the day tourists arrive at noon. Where are the nice and quiet ...

The lions use the tourist cars for hiding in the shadow. Unfortunatly these cars are blocked for hours and cannot move.
The lions use the tourist cars for hiding in the shadow. Unfortunatly these...

Serengeti
The incredible wildebeest migration. Kilometers and kilometers of driving and just seeing the large droves.
The incredible wildebeest migration. Kilometers and kilometers of driving and...

Serengeti
Lazy lions at noon.

Serengeti

Olduvai Gorge
The Olduvai Gorge between the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti National Park is famous for the discovery of one of the oldest people's footprints and skull fragments.
The Olduvai Gorge between the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti National...

Lake Manyara

Lake Manyara
Lazy hippos in the afternoon.

Andalucia 2004
The motorbike tour from Barcelona to Andalucia and back.

From Tarragona to Alcaniz (Catalonia)
An interesting alternative to the boring streets along the coast is the N420 from Tarragona to Alcaniz and then down to Morella or Teruel. The street still has lots of curves, but due its good condition you can drive very fast.
An interesting alternative to the boring streets along the coast is the N420 ...

Morella (Castellon)
Morella is a nice old city along the N232 between Alcaniz and the coast. Unfortunatly the whole street was upgraded to a 4-lane highway. Only about 20km were still narrow at this time with lots of curves, even a hill with tornatis (turns) is still there.
Morella is a nice old city along the N232 between Alcaniz and the coast....

Cabo de Gata-Nijar (Almeria)
On the N341 from Mojacar to Almeria you drive through this nice landscape. The rest of the street is the usual beach and hotel drive slow and carefully street along the coast.
On the N341 from Mojacar to Almeria you drive through this nice landscape....

Calar Alto (Almeria)
From Gergal a nice roundtrip over the Calar Alto and its observatorio (2168m) gives nice views on the Sierra de Los Filabres.
From Gergal a nice roundtrip over the Calar Alto and its observatorio (2168m)...

Illar (Almeria)
From the round-trip from Catar Alto leads a nice street with lots of curves and trees down to Alhama de Almeria and further to Illar.
From the round-trip from Catar Alto leads a nice street with lots of curves...

Near Ugijar (Granada)
You can drive on small streets with nearly no traffic in the southern part of the Sierra Nevada.
You can drive on small streets with nearly no traffic in the southern part of...

Alpujarras (Granada)
Small streets with high fun factor lead through the southern part of the Sierra Nevada.
Small streets with high fun factor lead through the southern part of the...

Sierra Nevada (Granada)
This is the end of the road to the Valeta. Unfortunatly only big, special tourist busses are allowed to go up to the top.
This is the end of the road to the Valeta. Unfortunatly only big, special...

Sierra Nevada (Granada)
The street up to the village Sierra Nevada is in good shape, fast and boring. On the top (means just below the point, where you cannot go on) you have a nice view on the peak Valetta (in the background).
The street up to the village Sierra Nevada is in good shape, fast and boring....

Sierra del Chaparral (Granada)
A small and fine road with lots of curves leads directly from Granada to Almunecar through the Sierra del Chaparral.
A small and fine road with lots of curves leads directly from Granada to...

Sierra del Chaparral (Granada)
The hills northern of Almunecar have a nice street for bikers to Granada.

Embalse de Conde de Guadalhorce (Malaga)
The road from Antequera, El Chorro, Ardales to Ronda leads along the nice Embalse de Conde de Guadalhorce.
The road from Antequera, El Chorro, Ardales to Ronda leads along the nice...

Puerto de Las Palomas (Malaga)
Around Ronda are a lot of small and nice streets with nearly no traffic. This picture shows the southern part of the Puerto de Las Palomas (1357m).
Around Ronda are a lot of small and nice streets with nearly no traffic. This...

Puerto de Las Palomas (Malaga)
This picture shows the northern part of the Puerto de Las Palomas (1357m). In the background is the Embalse de Zahara.
This picture shows the northern part of the Puerto de Las Palomas (1357m). In...

Between Ronda and Jimera de la Frontera (Cadiz)
The A369 from Ronda to Algeciras is a good alternative to the street along the coast.
The A369 from Ronda to Algeciras is a good alternative to the street along...

From Tarifa to Cadiz (Cadiz)
The street from Tarifa to Cadiz is boring, but at least you get to this spot.

Near the city of Jean (Jean)
In the southern part of Jean are nice hills. Especially the route from Valdepenas de Jean to Jean is recommendable.
In the southern part of Jean are nice hills. Especially the route from...

Between Jodar and Cazorla (Jean)
Instead of taking the boring big streets, a various of small streets with no signs are a good alternative.
Instead of taking the boring big streets, a various of small streets with no ...

Sierra de Segura (Jean)
The Sierra de Segura with the Embalse del Tranco de Beas is mainly a nature park and it is very crowded on the weekend.
The Sierra de Segura with the Embalse del Tranco de Beas is mainly a nature...

Sierra de Alearaz (Ciudad Real)
On the way from the Sierra de Segura to the north are beautiful, narrow streets. Especially the route from Hornos, Siles, Riopar, Vianos to Alcaraz is nice and leads over the Puerto del Barraneazo (picture).
On the way from the Sierra de Segura to the north are beautiful, narrow...

Alcarez (Ciudad Real)
When you come down from the Puerto del Barraneaz, the mountain area is gone an the La Mancha starts.
When you come down from the Puerto del Barraneaz, the mountain area is gone...

Turkey 2003
The motorbike tour to Anatolia and the Taurus mountains.

Pamukkale (Denizli)
This tourist spot is now "renovated" by the help of white concrete. Nevertheless it is a nice place, which you have to share with lots of tourists.
This tourist spot is now "renovated" by the help of white concrete....

Salda Gölü (Burdur)
This beautiful salt lake is on a route from Serinhisar to Burdur. A small street with lots of curves in low hills and nearly no traffic.
This beautiful salt lake is on a route from Serinhisar to Burdur. A small...

Egirdir (Isparta)
The nice city of Egirdir has a castle, a bazar and a peninsula, where all hotels and pensions are located. A good place to stay and make some trips in the surrounding area.
The nice city of Egirdir has a castle, a bazar and a peninsula, where all...

Egirdir Gölü (Isparta)
Lake Egirdir has a nice landscape in the south and is worth travelling around in a day. Unfortunatly we had no time to do it. But it has small streets with lots of curves as we have seen so far.
Lake Egirdir has a nice landscape in the south and is worth travelling around...

Near Aksu (Isparta)
Between Egirdir and Yenisarbademli leads a small street through nice mountains. This picture shows the area near Aksu.
Between Egirdir and Yenisarbademli leads a small street through nice...

Near Aksu (Isparta)
Between Egirdir and Yenisarbademli leads a small street through nice mountains. This picture shows the area near Aksu - but the other direction than the previous picture.
Between Egirdir and Yenisarbademli leads a small street through nice...

Near Elecik (Isparta)
Between Egirdir and Yenisarbademli leads a small street through nice mountains. This photo shows the landscape near Elecik on this route.
Between Egirdir and Yenisarbademli leads a small street through nice...

Beysehir Gölü (Konya)
This is the street on the western bank of lake Beysehir. From Yenisarbademli the street around the lake Beysehir Gölü to Yesildag is a one lane street, narrow with lots of curves!
This is the street on the western bank of lake Beysehir. From Yenisarbademli ...

Obruk Han (Konya)
Near the main street between Konya and Aksaray is this nice han. A han has been some kind of caravanserai, a save place to stay over night for travellers.
Near the main street between Konya and Aksaray is this nice han. A han has...

Obruk Han (Konya)
Near the main street between Konya and Aksaray is this nice han. Inside it is not in good shape ;-)
Near the main street between Konya and Aksaray is this nice han. Inside it is...

Obruk Han (Konya)
On the backside of the Obruk han is a small surprise. Unfortunatly this lake is not accessible.
On the backside of the Obruk han is a small surprise. Unfortunatly this lake ...

Between Konya and Aksaray (Konya)
This is the tableplateau between Konya and Aksaray.

Göreme (Nevsehir)
This are the remarkable tuffstones which have been caved in for making houses in Cappdocia.
This are the remarkable tuffstones which have been caved in for making houses...

Göreme Open Air Museum (Nevsehir)
This tuffstones contain churches and other monestary rooms.

Open Air Museum (Nevsehir)
This tuffstones contain churches and other monestary rooms.

Red Valley (Nevsehir)
Near Göreme and Zelve is this nice valley for hiking.

Cappadocia (Nevsehir)
In the surrounding area of Göreme are lots of interesting stones :-)

Zelve (Nevsehir)
Zelve is a valley with lots of churches like the Göreme Open Air Museum. This picture has been taken near Zelve.
Zelve is a valley with lots of churches like the Göreme Open Air Museum. This...

Uchisar (Nevsehir)
This is the famous castle inside the tuffstone of Uchisar.

Near Derinkuyu (Nevsehir)
After the valley from Mustafapasa, you arrive at this nive tableplateau.

Ihlara Valley (Nigde)
In the middle of a table plateau is this wonderful valley with lots of churches.

Ihlara Valley (Nigde)
In the Ihlara valley there are not only churches, but also lots of caves for living.
In the Ihlara valley there are not only churches, but also lots of caves for ...

Agzikarahan (Aksaray)
The Agzikarahan is similar to the Sultan Han (I liked it more). There are also shops inside.

From Mut to Silifke (Mersin)
From Mut down to Silifke is a fine road through the Taurus mountains.

Kizkalesi (Mersin)
Kizkalesi consists of two castles. In the front you can see the (ship) entrance to a small harbour inside the walls. For a long time this castle was used by pirates.
Kizkalesi consists of two castles. In the front you can see the (ship)...

Diocaesaria (Mersin)
Diocaesaria includes Uzuncaburc, a small village in the ruins of the historic city. You can see the village's mosque and the Zeus temple.
Diocaesaria includes Uzuncaburc, a small village in the ruins of the historic...

From Magara to Mut (Mersin)
The small street from Diocaesaria and Magara to Mut leads along a hill beside a sometimes deep and impressive canyon.
The small street from Diocaesaria and Magara to Mut leads along a hill beside...

From Mut to Ermenek (Karaman)
The streets leads high up into the hills with nice look-outs over the sourrounding area.
The streets leads high up into the hills with nice look-outs over the...

Soulmaz Gecidi (Mersin)
The nice road from Ermenek to Anamur leads over this pass.

Soulmaz Gecidi (Mersin)
The nice road from Ermenek to Anamur leads over this pass. This picture shows the other direction (compared with the picture before).
The nice road from Ermenek to Anamur leads over this pass. This picture shows...

From Ermenek to Anamur (Mersin)
Just below the pass Soulmaz Gecidi (1890m), the streets leads down to Anamour. 40km pure fun.
Just below the pass Soulmaz Gecidi (1890m), the streets leads down to...

Anamur (Mersin)
Anamur has a castle in very good shape, which is worth visiting.

From Anamur to Gazipasa (Antalya)
This area is a highlight for motorbikers. 70km along the coast with steep turns and lots of cars for some streetfighting fun :-).
This area is a highlight for motorbikers. 70km along the coast with steep...

From Alanya to Antalya (Antalya)
The main road leads along the cost with nice views on the mountains.

Termessos (Antalya)
Above Antalya are the ruins of the ancient city Termessos. Especially the theatre is really remarkable.
Above Antalya are the ruins of the ancient city Termessos. Especially the...

Myra (Antalya)
The old caves of Myra are now no longer accessible. Nevertheless it is a nice place.
The old caves of Myra are now no longer accessible. Nevertheless it is a nice...

Patara (Antalya)
The ancient city of Patara is in a national park and has an excellent beach nearby.
The ancient city of Patara is in a national park and has an excellent beach...

Between Fethiye and Dalaman (Mugla)
The route between Fethiye and Dalaman leads over a nice pass.

Cape Verde 2001
A country with less sights but lots of nice and friendly people and of course the music ...

Vila do Espargos (Sal)
Sal is mainly a flat desert island. Vila do Espargos is the main city in the middle of the island. This view is southwest over the city center to the international airport. All flights from Europe and other oversea destinations arrive and depart here.
Sal is mainly a flat desert island. Vila do Espargos is the main city in the ...

Vila do Espargos main square (Sal)
This is the main square of Vila do Espargos on the island Sal. This city has about 5000 inhabitants.
This is the main square of Vila do Espargos on the island Sal. This city has ...

Vila do Espargos main street (Sal)
This is the main street of Vila do Espargos. The small houses are in the typical portuguese style, which you can find all over the Cabo Verde. The main street is about 600m long.
This is the main street of Vila do Espargos. The small houses are in the...

Santa Maria Hotels (Sal)
One of the typical hotels along the beach of Santa Maria in the southern part of the island. All of the so called luxery hotels are outside the main village of Santa Maria.
One of the typical hotels along the beach of Santa Maria in the southern part...

Santa Maria Center (Sal)
Inside the village are small hotels and pensaos. All the small hotels are about 200m from the beach. Santa Maria has about 2000 inhabitants.
Inside the village are small hotels and pensaos. All the small hotels are...

Santa Maria Beach (Sal)
In front of the hotels is the main beach of Sal. This beach is well known for its permanent winds and therefore windsurfing.
In front of the hotels is the main beach of Sal. This beach is well known for...

Mindelo Harbour (Sao Vicente)
The old harbour along the city center of Mindelo is only used by fisherboats. The fishmarket is located nearby.
The old harbour along the city center of Mindelo is only used by fisherboats....

Mindelo Mole (Sao Vicente)
The old mole is the main spot in the old harbour. Sailing ships all over the world use this bay for for a save rest on their trip across the Atlantic. There is no Marina in Mindelo. On the left side is the wreck of the old watership, which brought the drinking water from St. Antao.
The old mole is the main spot in the old harbour. Sailing ships all over the ...

Mindelo Beach (Sao Vicente)
Beside the old mole is the beach of Mindelo. Especially on weekend its full of people. The people from the sailing boats also debark here with their dinghy when they go to the market or to the center.
Beside the old mole is the beach of Mindelo. Especially on weekend its full...

Praca Nova, Mindelo (Sao Vicente)
Praca Nova is a park in front of the luxery Hotel Porto Grande near the center of Mindelo.
Praca Nova is a park in front of the luxery Hotel Porto Grande near the...

Hotel Chez Loutcha, Mindelo (Sao Vicente)
Chez Loutcha is a good small hotel in the center of Mindelo. It has also an excellent restaurant. Address: C.P. 303, Rua do Coco, Mindelo.
Chez Loutcha is a good small hotel in the center of Mindelo. It has also an...

Mindelo (Sao Vicente)
This is a typical street with old houses in the center of Mindelo. There is nearly no traffic, since there are not so many cars on this island.
This is a typical street with old houses in the center of Mindelo. There is...

Monte Verde (Sao Vicente)
From Mindelo it is just a short way (by taxi) to the top of Monte Verde (750m), the highest point of Sao Vicente. The peak of the mountain is always covered by clouds, leaving enough water to use the higher parts for agriculture.
From Mindelo it is just a short way (by taxi) to the top of Monte Verde...

Mindelo Bay (Sao Vicente)
From the top of Monte Verde you can see the complete Mindelo bay (if the clouds are leaving for a while).
From the top of Monte Verde you can see the complete Mindelo bay (if the...

Mindelo (Sao Vicente)
This is Mindelo from the seaside. The whole island except Monte Verde has nearly no vegetation.
This is Mindelo from the seaside. The whole island except Monte Verde has...

Porto Novo (Santo Antao)
The Ribeira de Paul is the ferry between the islands Sao Vicente and Santo Antao. Once a day it ships people, vegetabales and animals between the islands.
The Ribeira de Paul is the ferry between the islands Sao Vicente and Santo...

From Porto Nuevo to Vila de Ribeira Grande (Santo Antao)
Alugers are the only means of transportation on this island. They are some kind of pick-up taxis. There are no busses, but some Alugers have regular timetables. The streets are narrow and they drive very fast. Escpecially on the way back to Porto Nuevo, where they want to get a place in the queue for the new ferry guests.
Alugers are the only means of transportation on this island. They are some...

Vila de Ribeira Grande (Santo Antao)
This is the main street of Vila de Ribeira Grande (also called Povoacao), the largest city of Santo Antao. It it is located between two rivers and has about 3000 inhabitants.
This is the main street of Vila de Ribeira Grande (also called Povoacao), the...

Beach of Vila Ribeira Grande (Santo Antao)
The northern coast of the island is very rough and has nearly no save places to swim. This is the beach of Vila Ribeira Grande.
The northern coast of the island is very rough and has nearly no save places ...

Ribeira da Torre (Santo Antao)
From Vila de Ribeira Grande you can walk into the valley of Ribeira da Torre.

Tope de Miranda (Santo Antao)
At the beginning of the walk through the valley Ribeira da Torre it is wide and easy to walk. The small peak in the valley is called Tope de Miranda.
At the beginning of the walk through the valley Ribeira da Torre it is wide...

Ribeira da Torre (Santo Antao)
After 3-4 kilometers the city Vila de Ribeira Grande the valley gets narrow but its still flat to walk.
After 3-4 kilometers the city Vila de Ribeira Grande the valley gets narrow...

Ribeira da Torre (Santo Antao)
At the end of the valley it is very steep up to the road from Porto Novo to Vila de Ribeira Grande (up to 1000m).
At the end of the valley it is very steep up to the road from Porto Novo to...

Cantinho de Amizade (Santo Antao)
After a hike its good to have a cold beer and some Bafas :-). A nice place is the Cantinho de Amizade in Vila de Ribeira Grande.
After a hike its good to have a cold beer and some Bafas :-). A nice place is...

Cova (Santo Antao)
On the top of the mountains between Ribeira Grande and Porto Nuevo is the Cova, an old caldera. From here you can walk down to Vila das Pombas.
On the top of the mountains between Ribeira Grande and Porto Nuevo is the...

Ribeira do Paul (Santo Antao)
From the Cova (1160m) a small path leads down to the Valley Ribeira do Paul. A long time ago it was used to transport food with mules down to Vila das Pombas.
From the Cova (1160m) a small path leads down to the Valley Ribeira do Paul. ...

Ribeira do Paul (Santo Antao)
On the hike from the Cova to Vila das Pombas (about 800m).

Ribeira do Paul (Santo Antao)
In about 500m the agriculture area starts.

Farmers House (Santo Antao)
This is a typical farmers house on Santo Antao. It is located in the Ribeira do Paul.
This is a typical farmers house on Santo Antao. It is located in the Ribeira ...

The lower part of the valley Ribeira do Paul is mainly sugar cane area. This is the home of the typical Grogue :-)
The lower part of the valley Ribeira do Paul is mainly sugar cane area. This ...

This is the valley near Vila das Pombas. It is Sugar cane and Grogue area of course. The feet can get really tired when you taste a lot of Grogue on the way, but from now on this valley is served by Alugars.
This is the valley near Vila das Pombas. It is Sugar cane and Grogue area of ...

Vila das Pombas (Santo Antao)
Vila das Pombas is a small village at the bottom of the valley Ribeira do Paul.

Ponta do Sol (Santo Antao)
Ponta do Sol is a nice and renovated city in the northern part of Santo Antao. It has about 1000 inhabitants. This photo shows the big main square.
Ponta do Sol is a nice and renovated city in the northern part of Santo...

Ponta do Sol Harbour (Santo Antao)
Ponta do Sol has a small save harbour which is not suitable for sailing boats. It is only used by fishermen.
Ponta do Sol has a small save harbour which is not suitable for sailing...

Fishermen (Santo Antao)
In Ponta do Sol the fishermen sort the fresh fish for delivery to the restaurants at the northern part of the island.
In Ponta do Sol the fishermen sort the fresh fish for delivery to the...

Fishdelivery (Santo Antao)
After the fish in the harbour of Ponta do Sol is sorted, the woman are responsible to deliver the fresh fish to restaurants and local markets.
After the fish in the harbour of Ponta do Sol is sorted, the woman are...

Ponta do Sol (Santo Antao)
This are typical renovated houses outside the center of Ponta do Sol.

Fontainhas (Santo Antao)
From Ponta do Sol it is a few kilometers walk up to Fontainhas, a nice village 500m above the sea.
From Ponta do Sol it is a few kilometers walk up to Fontainhas, a nice...

Cidade Velha Beach (Santiago)
This is the beach beside the village center of Cidade Velha, the old capital of Cabo Verde. It is about 30 minutes with an Alugar from Praia to this place.
This is the beach beside the village center of Cidade Velha, the old capital ...

Cidade Velha (Santiago)
This is the other side of the beach with parts of the village center. An old pillory on this place commemorates slavery and the slave markted nearby.
This is the other side of the beach with parts of the village center. An old ...

Cidade Velha (Santiago)
The portoguese-style houses are still used and very common in this village. On the top you can see the old fort of Cidade Velha.
The portoguese-style houses are still used and very common in this village....

Grogue Distillery (Santiago)
In the valley of Cidade Velha (about 600m from the beach) is an old, but still used Grogue distillery.
In the valley of Cidade Velha (about 600m from the beach) is an old, but...

Sao Filipe with Brava (Fogo)
Sao Filipe is the main city on Fogo with about 25.000 inhabitants. In the background you can see the next island Barva.
Sao Filipe is the main city on Fogo with about 25.000 inhabitants. In the...

Sao Filipe (Fogo)
One of the old Sobrados of former rich people. Sao Filipe is very nice and calm and a good place to relax.
One of the old Sobrados of former rich people. Sao Filipe is very nice and...

Sao Filipe Church (Fogo)
This is the main big church of Sao Filipe near the way down to the beach.

Sao Filipe (Fogo)
A palce in the southern part of the city. In background you can see the outer parts of the vulcano.
A palce in the southern part of the city. In background you can see the outer...

Sao Filipe Beach (Fogo)
This is the beach of Sao Filipe. It consists of fine black sand and it is save to swim. Unfortunatly the whole infrastructure is located 50-70m above in the city.
This is the beach of Sao Filipe. It consists of fine black sand and it is...

From Sao Filipe to Mosteiros (Fogo)
This is the upper main road to Mosteiros. There are about 40-50 cars on the whole island and this is one of the three cars which are available for renting in Sao Filipe.
This is the upper main road to Mosteiros. There are about 40-50 cars on the...

Mosteiros (Fogo)
Mosteiros is the second largest village in the northern part of the Fogo. You can walk down from the caldeira or Pico to this village in one day. Regular Alugers to Sao Filipe are once a day.
Mosteiros is the second largest village in the northern part of the Fogo. You...

Cha das Caldeiras (Fogo)
In the middle of the island is a big old caldeira called Cha das Caldeiras in about 1600m. The caldeira has a diameter from about 8km. Inside this caldeira is the Pico de Fogo.
In the middle of the island is a big old caldeira called Cha das Caldeiras in...

Wine Cooperativa (Fogo)
Inside the Cha das Caldeiras the people try to make white and red wines. You can taste it at this place, it tastes interesting (means not like usual wines) and is very rare. Non-wine drinkers should drink spanish beer.
Inside the Cha das Caldeiras the people try to make white and red wines. You ...

Ponta da Salina (Fogo)
Near Sao Jorge in the western part of the island is a save harbour with a small beach called Ponta da Salina.
Near Sao Jorge in the western part of the island is a save harbour with a...

Sao Filipe Market (Fogo)
The is the main market in Sao Filipe, where people sell their local grown vegetables.
The is the main market in Sao Filipe, where people sell their local grown...

Africa 1999
Southern Africa by truck and public transportation.

Shopping Center (Harare)
This is a shopping center in the downtown of Harare/Zimbabwe.
There are lots of small shops selling durable goods.
There are lots ...

Living Area (Harare)
Just a 10 minutes walk from downtown Harare you are in this living area. The international hotels are also located nearby.
Just a 10 minutes walk from downtown Harare you are in this living area. The ...

Harare Gardens (Harare)
A big old park in the city center of Harare.

Shona Village
Shona village near the lower part of the Great Zimbabwe Ruins.

Great Zimbabwe Ruins
Part of the ruins on the hill.

Great Enclosure
View from the upper ruins to the lower Great Zimbabwe Ruins.

Inside the Upper Ruins
Inside the upper part of the Great Zimbabwe Ruins.

Great Enclosure Tower
This is a massive tower (means you cannot go inside) inside the Great Enclosure of the Great Zimbabwe Ruins. What is its purpose?
This is a massive tower (means you cannot go inside) inside the Great...

Entry to the Great Enclosure
One of the few entries to the Great Enclosure.
This is part of the lower Great Zimbabwe Ruins.
This is part of the lower...

Road to South Africa
On the road from the Great Zimbabwe Ruins to South Africa.

Blyde River Canyon
The end of the big canyon.

Kruger National Park

Kruger National Park
Nightdrive

Kruger National Park
Early morning Impala breakfast ;-)

View from the Olifants Camp.

Through Swaziland
On the way from the Malolotja Nature Reserve to Mbabane.

Malolotja Nature Reserve Landscape
The Malolotja Nature Reserve north-west of Mbabane.

Malolotja Nature Reserve Valley
On a hike in the Malolotja Nature Reserve.
There are not so many animals (except birds) in this reserve. So you can walk by your own.
There are not so many animals...

Malolotja Hike
Down in the valley about 600m the vegatation changes to what you can find in Zimbabwe and South Africa.
Down in the valley about 600m the vegatation changes to what you can find in ...

Malolotja Nature Reserve Hike
Back up to about 1100m the landscape is as usual in the Malolotja Nature Reserve.
Back up to about 1100m the landscape is as usual in the Malolotja Nature...

Bus Station (Mbabane)
This is the main square and bus station in Mbabane. Here is the shopping center and an Internet cafe with an excellent bandwidth :-).
This is the main square and bus station in Mbabane. Here is the shopping...

Street Market
A typical street market between Mbabane and the Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, selling typical tourist stuff. In fact, the same as everywhere in Africa. Most of these goods are made here or in Zimbabwe.
A typical street market between Mbabane and the Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, ...

Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve

Blood River Monument
Nothing to be proud of.

Typical Village

Drakensberg Mountains
On the right is the amphitheatre of the Royal Natal National Park.

Royal Natal National Park
The famous amphitheatre.

Royal Natal National Park

Durban

Colesberg
On a fast route to Cape Town.

Prison (Robben Island)
The prison on Robben Island where Nelson Mandela has been kept.

Robben Island
The view from the beach back to Cape Town and the Tablemountain.

Cape Town
As seen from the top of the Tablemountain.

Cape Town
As seen from the Tablemountain to the east.

On top of the Tablemountain
The are nice walks on top of the mountain.

On the way to Cape Hope
The tank to the right is a usual police car!!!

Cape Hope
Near the Cape Point.

Cape Town

Cape Town - Tablemountain