I mean … just look at it! There is nature, and then there is NATURE! You are looking at a scene from the Lofoten Islands in Norway – one that was just too stunning. We had to climb from our Rorbu (a traditional fishing hut) onto a little nearby hill for about 10 min. That was enough to be rewarded with stunning views all around. I was rather angry that I cut off that straw ball thingy at the bottom, but the vista still tells you enough. It tells you to pack your bags and book your next flight to the Lofoten Islands!
New Photo: Simple Bavarian Hiking
While I don’t like snow, I do like a good hike through the mountains – mainly for the amazing photos one can take! Here I was on the way to the so-called Partnachklamm in Bavaria – or maybe the Höllentalklamm? I went to a couple so I am not sure. Either way – getting there …
New Photo: Old and New in Japan
One thing I love about Japan is the often visible collision between old and new – especially when it comes to buildings! Take this scene for example. I am standing in a park here that is clearly meant for relaxation. A tiny river, trees, old traditional buildings (though they are just for show) – but …
New Photo: Another Temple, Another 1000 Stairs
This is one of the many temples in Miyajima, an Island just next to Hiroshima. I did not actually climb up these stairs as I was on my way down from another section of the mountains, but come on … if these stairs don’t lead to a temple, then I don’t know where they could …
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New Photo: The Never-Sleeping Bamboo Forest
This is one of the most famous bamboo forests near Kyoto, Japan. Arashiyama Bamboo Grove looks absolutely stunning when you walk through or whenever you see it in pictures – however, there is one thing that comes with the fame: tourists. Like me, hundreds of people everyday make their way to the forest to take …
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