25. May 2026 This is the view from my window — when in the evening it turns stormy and wild. And this is the room. It’s the cleanest homestay I’ve ever stayed in. The house stands on a compound together with two other houses. One is home to Lameth’s extended family, … Continue reading Tsazar – Frisky Fidos dance the Tango Read more
24. May 2026 Being picked up the car worked out great! Except that I got up way too early and the driver made much slower progress than expected. He had started in Manali at 6:00 am. My new guide Lameth had booked me a seat in a shared taxi, passed on the contact … Continue reading Keylong -> Zanskar – new changes, new connections Read more
21. – 23. May 2026 I knew when the bus to Keylong would leave from Manali — and roughly how long it might take. So I went to the roadside in time. It took a bit longer than expected, but never mind. Unfortunately, the bus was full and I only managed to get … Continue reading Keylong – Snow Shoes, Dope Shoes and Hiking Shoes Read more
19. + 20. May 2026 By the way, on my very first day in Manali, the arm of my sunglasses broke. And one thing that is absolutely wonderful in India: you can always find someone to fix things quickly! There’s an optician here on the first floor who had the tiny missing screw, … Continue reading Manali -> Gondhla – a Tunnel, a Fort, a Nunnery Read more
16. – 18. May 2026 Since I thought it would be better not to hike alone through the mountains, wanted to help someone earn a bit more money, and also hoped for company and hiking ideas beyond what Mapy was showing me, I hired a guide: Raju. Raju is 35 years old and … Continue reading Manali – Hiking Days with Raju Read more
14. + 15. May 2026 Traveling around India is just as exciting as taking the train in Germany when it comes to that slightly anxious question of whether everything will actually work out as planned. I still haven’t fully adopted that famous Indian sense of calm, so I was quite nervous about my … Continue reading Greater Noida -> Manali – From Crowds in the City to Crowds in the Mountains Read more
12. + 13. May 2026 So here we go again! As always before a longer journey, there’s that inner struggle about leaving the comfort of home behind. Five and a half months of longing for a cozy blanket, a full wardrobe, my own kitchen, and three-ply toilet paper. But as always, there’s also … Continue reading Bibelöd -> Greater Noida – Welcome to Venice! Read more
2. May 2026 It’s starting soon! I really should be used to it by now: packing, airport, flying, being away for a long time. But not at all—excitement for travel adventures is bouncing around together with worries about everything that could happen. On May 12, 2026, I’m supposed to be sitting on … Continue reading Himalaya-Summer 2026 – Before the trip Read more
28. January 2026 This is the first photo of me on the trip – and it feels incredibly long ago. The two and a half months in India were so full of impressions, emotions, experiences, encounters, joys, frustrations, and moments of confusion that it felt like six months compressed into one. I traveled … Continue reading India 2025-26 – Afterthoughts Read more
25. January 2026 The most striking thing in relation to the thoughts above is probably that I changed my travel plan. Originally I only wanted to visit Rajasthan, but in the end I also veered off into Madhya Pradesh. I struggled quite a bit throughout that time. I was exhausted and would have … Continue reading Rajasthan + Madhya Pradesh – Afterthoughts Read more