Sri Lanka (Part 2)

This is the second part of my Sri Lanka Travel Blog. For Sri Lanka Part 1 click here.

 

Ella

Sri Lanka is liberally endowed with beautiful views, and Ella has one of the best. The sleepy village, located at an altitude of about 1000m above sea level is nestled in a valley peering straight through Ella Gap. And as if the views weren’t enough, Ella is surrounded by hills perfect for walks through tea plantations and waterfalls.

We stayed two nights in The Hideaway Hotel, which is approximately 12km (feels like 40 by tuk-tuk) south of Ella in the hill country. But the remote location was rewarded by an authentic atmosphere and incredible views of the Highlands.

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Sri Lanka (Part 1)

Now that almost two months have passed since we were in Sri Lanka I am finally able to write my travel blog for this amazing and unforgettable trip. Frank, Alex, everybody, sorry it took me so long but I have been pretty busy… with traveling ;)

Endless beaches, timeless ruins, welcoming people, plenty of elephants, killer surf, cheap moderate prices, fun trains, famous tea, flavourful food – do I need to go on? Sri Lanka is set to be one of the up and coming travel destinations over the coming decade now that the civil war and violence are a thing of the past. So if you want to experience the true Sri Lanka easily before the tourism industry will fall foul of tourist money greed, you better hurry as at some places you can encounter this state already. :(

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Scotland [Alba]

Glencoe

There is an old Scots saying ‘guid gear comes in sma’ bulk’, which means ‘good things come in small packages’. The country’s buzzing cities and stunning scenery have plenty of treasures to offer visitors, all crammed into its relatively small territory. Stuck in the far northwest corner of Europe, Scotland is remote, but it’s not isolated. There’s little more splendid here than the scenery, yet half the time it’s hidden under a pall of drizzly mist.

The complexity of Scotland can be hard to unravel: somewhere deep in the country’s genes a generous dose of romantic Celtic hedonism blends, somehow, with stern prudence.
One could spend a lifetime to explore every corner of this unspoilt and dramatic area, instead I only, sadly, had one week to scratch the surface.

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Australia 2013

If you have read my previous stuff you might conceive that I have a strong affection towards Australia. In 2010 I spent three wonderful months in this incredible country. If I look now on my photography back then (Sydney, Coffs Harbour, Great Ocean Rd.), I must admit that I have improved immensely since then. 

So back to this trip… in November 2013 we had the chance to spend our complete annual leave in Australia. We started in Perth, spend there and along the West Coast some awesome days. Afterwards we flew to Adelaide in order to pick up our camper van for our road trip along the coast all the way from Adelaide to Brisbane.

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autumn

ok, first post since a month. I think I should keep up more with my blog. Nevertheless, I’m still pretty busy with getting back into normal life overhere, the seven months in the US may have been a lil’ too much of lay back :)

More than a week ago I’ve been with my friend Sergej again in the photo studio. This time we just tried a couple of things and ideas, and I got the opportunity to try myself on some portraits.

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Big Sur – LA to San Francisco

If you ever have to drive from Los Angeles up to San Francisco then surely I can only suggest you to take Highway 1. It’s easy to explain why. The coastline here is an awe-inspiring symphony of nature, and at times Hwy 1 seems to clutch at the cliffs as if in desperation above a ravenous sea.
It took me almost a whole day to get to San Francisco. This is not only of the breathtaking vistas, but also because of the curvy Hwy 1 which winds along the Pacific coast with it’s steep ups and downs.

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new york

Ms. Liberty‘Immerse yourself in New York City for five minutes, and you’ll see why it’s like no other place on earth.’ It looks like something in this statement seems to be true.

This city is full of diversity. Probably only here u will find all of America’s attributes, intensified in such an intriguing way. Only here will you experience those sublime moments that New York City is famous for.
It was an kick-ass long ‘4th of July’ weekend in New York. I’ve grazed a bunch of the most prominent sites in NY, but still not all of them. Lots to see in such a short time…damn it!
For those back home who think I do spend mostly of my time here only in sunshine. Well, to be honest and to satisfy you people, the weather wasn’t that sunny, this time. This was really kind of a setback, particularly if you want to take some pictures :(
Nevertheless I had an awesome time in NY and several wicked experiences, even if my impressions weren’t that positive from the very first. I guess you have to give this ever-pulsating city some time to convince your heart. So watch out for the numerous varieties NY is packed with and make NY like no other place on earth.

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