Spring is here and with it the temperatures are rising again, inviting you to take a sustainable road trip through this beautiful country. I open the season with a trip to Herzegovina last summer. The journey by electric car first takes me from Sarajevo to Mostar. There, I visit a sustainable jewelry designer in the…
“Are you as spontaneous as me and want to experience the new Q8 in Cape Town this weekend?” “If it’s the Q8 e-tron, let’s talk on the phone!” “It’s the combustion engine, but it’s a total eye-catcher!” Three days later, I’m on a plane from Sarajevo to South Africa. Even though I only test e-cars,…
What makes up Audi’s DNA? Light plays an important role here. A visit to the creative workshop of César Muntada, Head of Lightning Design at Audi, not only brought light into the darkness, but also a journey into the future at the speed of light. Anyone driving an Audi at night for the first time…
Sebastian Copeland and me at the Milano Designweek 2023
Is a car a commodity? Yes, it is. But not only – at least not according to me. The oldest wheel with an axle in the history of mankind is 5200 years old. And a lot has changed in the world of mobility since then. The car is synonymous with the ingenuity of the human…
We explore the magical winter landscape in Bosnia-Herzegovina with the new Ford Ranger Raptor
It’s raining in Germany. I drove from Sarajevo to Mainz in a Škoda Enyaq IV 80x. About 1330 kilometers. Charging stops in total: only three times. There is a reason why I embarked on the long journey with this electrical marvel. The destination is the home of Omer Halilhodžić, one of the most important car…
Thinking about Kosovo, I knew nothing about this country, except where it is located on a world map. I have never been there before even though the desire in me was great to visit it – ideally with an electric car during a road trip. Therefore, I was even more pleased to receive an invitation…
How ProCredit Bank is revolutionising sustainability in Bosnia and Herzegovina Do you know what your bank does with the money you invest? Exactly! I never knew that either. Until I met the ProCredit Bank in Bosnia-Herzegovina. A credit institution from Germany, where sustainability has top priority in all criteria. I have been a customer of…
Being Mirsad Ibisevic “I can’t believe you still haven’t read the book when you were so excited about it! Either you’re really that busy or you were expecting something else…” Yes, I was really looking forward to this book! Mirsad Ibisevic, Irish actor of Bosnian-Herzegovinian origin, I have been following on Facebook for a long…
Coco-Mat Bikes Discover the world by bike? Is nothing new. But with a wooden bike it is. The 62-year-old Greek Paul Efmorfidis has already reached Norcap from Athens with his sustainable Coco-Mat bike, as well as India. Next year we are going to Katmandu to climb Mount Everest and to the Amazon River. We explored…
ID.5 Per performance Imagine you have an appointment in Slovenia. And then you spontaneously decide to take a few days off. You think spontaneity with an e-car is not possible? We have tested it with the ID.5. He looks great. The ID.5 Pro Performance with 150 kW (204 hp) in Blue Dusk Metallic Black. The…
On the occasion of Porsche Sport’s 75th birthday Freeway A8 Munich-Stuttgart. It’s Sunday morning and my Porsche Taycan Turbo with 680 hp is flying almost lonely over the highway. 250 km/h are quickly reached. I feel the gentle centrifugal force and the adrenaline in my blood rises higher and higher! Pure happiness! Follow me on…
Living Progress by Audi Audi invited to the Milano Design Week for the ninth time. In addition to two concept vehicles, future ideas were presented by the car manufacturer. All topics had one thing in common: sustainability! Audi’ s choice of Milan as the venue for the presentations of its visions of the future is…
The most sustainable city hotel in the world The capital of Greece was named after the wise goddess of war, Athena. The owner of the Hotel Coco-Mat BC Athens, probably the most sustainable of hoteliers, has wisely chosen this location to build an eco-palace with the best view of the most beautiful and mysterious part…
I am already well over an hour later than I intended. Not even the border with Montenegro I have reached so far. No, it is not the hot red VW ID.3 Pro S blame. I didn’t even have to charge it when I left Sarajevo. But now the whole thing from the beginning: Around 10…
Since Oman is far too unique, diverse and fabulously enchanting to commit exclusively to certain regions or activities, an individual round trip by rental car is your ultimate for a 360° cross-section of the country. Of course you can also book organized tours, but with your own vehicle you are a thousand times more individual…
As multifaceted as the spectrum of scenic attractions in Oman is, as different are the intentions behind a trip to Oman. While many a traveler longs for a sandy, sun-baked body on a beach vacation, hiking enthusiasts can’t wait to swell their calf muscles. Therefore, to find the best time to travel in Oman for…
When it comes to hotels, Oman has a lot to offer! I would like to introduce you to my absolute favorites. From the exquisite five-star hotel to the simple place to stay, everything is there.
The impressive fortress with the beautiful sounding name Belvedere-Gschwent stands out from the landscape. It also seems frightening. This oppressive feeling becomes even more intense when you walk through its corridors. Belvedere is one of seven fortresses built by the Austro-Hungarian Empire between the years 1909 and 1912 like a chain in the natural…
I am in heaven. And crying. Yes, a man actually made me cry. Not to make me sad, but to give me an incredible joy … I am on my way to the Bosnian town of Visoko. One evening before, I had met the Bosnian-Herzegovinian actor Fedja Stuka. We had talked about his book BLANK,…
When Car Maniac invited me to give me tips for my first long road trip with an e-car, he gave me the Juice Booster 2 with the following words: “With this adapter you will reach every destination!” And so it was. In February 2021, I travelled in sub-zero temperatures from Augsburg to Sarajevo in Bosnia-Herzegovina…
“How far have you come?” “You’re in psychiatry right now,” I reply. “Oh then you haven’t read that much yet! The worst is yet to come!” Fedja Štukan, actor from Sarajevo who is also internationally known, grins. I look at him a little aghast… Even worse than now? I can hardly imagine that. Until now,…
Yes, you can charge your e-car in Bosnia and Herzegovina and reach all your destinations! This beautiful and unique country is a popular place to visit because of its wild nature that also needs to be protected. The road trips there are famous because travellers pass remarkable natural spots, small traditional villages and nature wonders…
In the shadow of its Croatian and Montenegrin neighbours with their prestigious location on the sapphire-blue Adriatic, Bosnia and Herzegovina long enjoyed a niche existence. The country, in the second row near the coast, seemed too insecure – its political past too dramatic. A mistake? Mhmm, and what a mistake! Because while next door, from…
You want to go on vacation to Oman with your kids, but you don’t want to count sheep clouds on the beach day in and day out? Don’t worry, Oman has plenty of age-appropriate activities up its sleeve for kids. The following overview shows you what you can do with children in Oman. The smorgasbord…
When we think of Oman, we are instantly transported to a world of dreams. Oriental sounds penetrate from the distance to the ear, alabaster-colored domes push themselves before our mental eye and the splendid shine of iridescent gold jewelry dazzles our even unbelieving pupils. All that’s missing is the magic magic lamp for scratching and…
SUMMER VACATION IN OMAN Camels in the Fog Spend your summer vacation on the Arabian Peninsula and enjoy typical English weather! In Oman, this is made possible by the monsoon rains, which also hit the southern part of the country and transform the desert into a green jungle. My Stages SUMMER VACATION IN OMAN Camels…
ECOLOGICAL FARM TRNULJA The Sleeping Beauty in Slavic Slovenia is considered the greenest country in Europe and the place where our mobility was discovered. No wonder that one of the best organic hotels in Europe is located there. At the Trnulja eco-estate, a healthy and deep sleep is guaranteed. This is not only due to…
ROAD-TRIP IN BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA Pomegranates, Figs and Co. – In the paradise of the Balkans Mediterranean climate is responsible for the fact that Herzegovina is home to wild pomegranates and figs. But the barren natural landscape has much more to offer My Stages ROAD-TRIP IN BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA Pomegranates, Figs and Co. – In the paradise of the…
OFF-ROAD TRIP WITH THE LANDROVER DEFENDER – PART 3 So close to heaven – In The Mountain Village Lukomir We visited Lukomir, the remote mountain idyll in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We were not only propelled back into a bygone era, but also straight into the universe! My Stages OFF-ROAD TRIP WITH THE LANDROVER DEFENDER –…
People in Bosnia and Herzegovina are fascinated by e-mobility, but are skeptical about it. Mayor of Municipality Sarajevo Center Srđan Mandić is a visionary. He is already in the process of building the first public gas station in Sarajevo. This year. I met him and asked him about it. A conversation about future urbanisation, his…
An open letter In Memoriam Jovan Divjak 03/11/1937 – 04/08/2021 “The days of life in Sarajevo were days of love, respect and appreciation.” My Stages An open letter In Memoriam Jovan Divjak 03/11/1937 – 04/08/2021 “The days of life in Sarajevo were days of love, respect and appreciation.” My Stages “A symbol of humanity and…
Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro To charge or not to charge, this is the question Is it possible to make a long road trip sustainable? I took the plunge and drove the Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro 1080 kilometers from Augsburg to Sarajevo alone. My Stages Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro To charge or not…
Off-Road Trip with the Landrover Defender – Part 4 Mountain Village Umoljani – In Search of the Stone Dragon Bosnia and Herzegovina is full of legends that continue to come to life. Mountain village Umoljani with its petrified dragon is one of the most mysterious places in this world. My Stages Off-Road Trip with the…
Off-Road Trip with the Landrover Defender – Part 5 Swiss Cheese Made in Bosnia and Herzegovina The best Swiss cheese can only be found in Switzerland? Not quite! We visited a cheese dairy in the Bosnian mountains and enjoyed a culinary treat. My Stages Off-Road Trip with the Landrover Defender – Part 5 Swiss Cheese…
Once to Oman, please: One-Way! Your heart beats faster, because soon it’s time? As exciting as a trip to Oman is, the mission to “emigrate” is overwhelming. Therefore, nuances of stress, shades of tension, and notes of insecurity are also likely to be caught up in your anticipation, nervousness, and indescribable wanderlust. Have your to-do…
A round trip to Oman is a real life dream for most visitors to the Sultanate and in many cases a once in a lifetime opportunity. Not everyone is lucky enough to experience such a dream trip more often and to be able to portion out the diversity of this unique spot of the world…
The bird with the silvery-golden fluttering angel wings has made it high in the segment of high-ranking awards and awards received. As the world’s leading airline, Oman Air was named the unrivaled winner in a total of four divisions at the 2019 World Travel Awards. That this did not happen without reason, you will already…
If someone asks you about typical destinations for hiking, Oman will rarely come to mind. In all likelihood, the imaginary vision of deep plains unfolds before your mind’s eye instead, with caravans moving ponderously along, casting their shadow cones in the hazy light of the sun. Surely, with this even surreal imagining, it will surprise…
Grains of sand as fine as powdered sugar between your toes, the embrace of a salty-warm breeze of wind-cut sea minerals and a scent of freedom that settles precisely between your upper lip and the tip of your nose: This even unreal scenario becomes your reality during a beach vacation in Oman! Despite all the…
The Omanis are a tolerant people. But as open-minded as they are towards you, you should be respectful towards them. Therefore, it is highly recommended that you familiarize yourself with the typical customs and traditions of Oman before your trip to the Sultanate on the Arabian Sea. This etiquette guide informs you about customs such…
Oman is a paradox as it lives and breathes: Hardly any other Arab country is as traditionally inclined as the Sultanate on the Indian Ocean, which is shaped by Islam. Authenticity, customs and above all mores are high in the favor of conservative Omanis and yet show themselves to be so modern that one would…
The scenic landscapes of Oman are characterized by such a great variety of impressive natural beauty and cultural highlights that it is worth investing more time to give free rein to your inner overwhelm. Even though you can sit back and relax on a guided tour, you’ll appreciate preferring to take the wheel yourself. You…
Off-Road Trip with the Landrover Defender – Part 2 To the Wild Horses of Romanija Are there any wild horses left in the nature of Europe? We went looking for them in the Romanija region of eastern Bosnia and Herzegovina! My Stages Off-Road Trip with the Landrover Defender – Part 2 To the Wild Horses…
Off-Road Trip with the Landrover Defender – Part 1 Mystical Bosnia and Herzegovina – Descent into the depths The Balkans are considered to be the destination of 2021. We visited Bosnia-Herzegovina and were surprised by what this small country in the heart of Europe has to offer! My Stages Off-Road Trip with the Landrover Defender…
OFF-ROAD DRIVING TRAINING AT THE LAND ROVER EXPERIENCE CENTER “Release Brake, Steer, Smile!“ – Land Rover Experience Center in Wülfrath Become a superhero! We visited the Land Rover Experience Center in Wülfrath to take an off-road driving course. My Stages OFF-ROAD DRIVING TRAINING AT THE LAND ROVER EXPERIENCE CENTER “Release Brake, Steer, Smile!“ – Land…
HARD ROCK HOTEL DAVOS Good Vibrations Everything revolves around music! We were guests at Hard Rock Hotel Davos and resided like true rock stars in the Swiss Alps. My Stages HARD ROCK HOTEL DAVOS Good Vibrations Everything revolves around music! We were guests at Hard Rock Hotel Davos and resided like true rock stars in…
THE CHEDI ANDERMATT James Bond – From Switzerland with Love On the trail of 007 – We visited the 5-star luxury hotel The Chedi Andermatt in the Swiss mountains to see the original locations of the legendary Bond movie “Goldfinger”. My Stages THE CHEDI ANDERMATT James Bond – From Switzerland with Love On the trail…
Visiting one of the local religious institutions while on vacation is almost standard for tourists these days. In some countries, the locals will also have become accustomed to the sight of various foreigners inside their sanatoriums. Nevertheless, as an outsider, you should always behave respectfully so as not to cause problems for the local believers….
ABATON ISLAND RESORT & SPA Honeymoon on Crete We have found the perfect place for the Honeymoon, which is worthy to the gods of Greek mythology. The Abaton Island Resort & Spa in Crete is a perfect symbiosis of tradition and modernity, which has preserved its cultural authenticity. My stages ABATON ISLAND RESORT & SPA…
THE JAPANESE BY THE CHEDI ANDERMATT Inside the Japanese gourmet temple of superlatives Luxury après hiking or skiing combined with light food – we visited The Japanese by The Chedi Andermatt, the highest-located Japanese gourmet restaurant in Switzerland My Stages THE JAPANESE BY THE CHEDI ANDERMATT Inside the Japanese gourmet temple of superlatives Luxury après…
HONEYMOON IN GERMANY Schloss Elmau in Bavaria – honeymoon “on the doorstep” Freshly married lovers may also find a number of places “on their doorstep” where they can honeymoon wonderfully. With the new Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid we drove to the Alps and visited the world famous Hotel Schloss Elmau. My Stages HONEYMOON IN…
ROAD TRIP WITH THE MERCEDES GLA 250 4MATIC IN SOUTH TYROL – PART 4 Kissed Awake – Plars Castle in Algund Glamour was allowed to reside exclusively in Plars Castle in Algund, a romantic love nest in the middle of the South Tyrolean vineyards with only 12 rooms. A picnic for lovers was also included….
ROAD TRIP WITH THE MERCEDES GLA 250 4MATIC IN SOUTH TYROL – PART 3 Honeymoon at the Grottnerhof The historic winery Grottnerhof is an absolute insider tip! Hidden behind the 13th century walls are two luxury suites that are ideal for secluded honeymoons without having to sacrifice high standards. My Stages ROAD TRIP WITH THE…
Road trip to South Tyrol – Part 1 Romantik Hotel Turm – The bird whisperer It’s my first trip after the corona lock down and the ride feels so light and carefree. Our road trip with the new Mercedes GLA 250 4matic starts in Munich. My Stages Our road trip with the new Mercedes GLA…
Yes, the title sounds like a Bavarian Eberhofer crime novel. But we are on the road in South Tyrol and still guests at the Romantik Hotel Turm in Völs at Schlern. The owner Stephan Pramstrahler invited us to his hut on the Seiser Alm. We are still totally inspired by his raven and eagle owl stories, but also open and excited about further stories and tales.
The account of my first trip to Oman. On this one I fell in love with this wonderful country with all its sights and great people. A 5000-year history in harmony with modernity, barren highland formations, pristine beaches, green highlands and desert – Oman is a land of contrasts that transports visitors to a fairy…
For the 250th anniversary of Napoleon’s birth, we travel in the DS 7 Crossback from Paris to Marengo to get to the bottom of his legendary crossing of the Great Saint Bernard
Sultan Quaboos voller Demut für sein Land It’s raining. Continuously since early morning. And it’s cold, too. What you can call cold in Oman. It’s about 15 degrees Celsius. Totally unusual in Muscat, the capital of the country. Also the smell in the air I haven’t experienced this way since I’ve been living in Oman….
Ich durfte mit dem Maserati Lavente S GranLusso den Oman entdecken (credit: Abduhlrahman Al Sinaidi) I press the start button. The 6 cylinder engine, designed by Ferrari, howls under the stylishly shaped hood. It is a unique sound in the car world and people love it. Me too. I fell in love with the Maserati…
Nizwa – a cultural pearl in the middle of the mountains of Oman As a regional trading center, Nizwa has a long and varied history. From here you can perfectly explore the north of Oman. Just under 200 km from the capital Muscat, you will find everything you need here. Today you will find Nizwa…
Anyone confronted with the mysterious name of the sultanate on the Arabian Peninsula associates sunshine, lack of humidity and temperatures that are only bearable for Central Europeans with cool drinks and ice cubes to go. That this is only half the truth about the climatic conditions in Oman becomes apparent when we take a look…
“We’ll pick you up tomorrow at quarter to eight and take you rafting,” a beaming Amel Salihbašić, author of the Bosnian travel guide Come, Enjoy, Pass It On, tells me. I’m hesitant at first. We’d been planning to do something together for quite a while, but I wanted to go to the mountains. “Come on,”…
Do you feel the sensual vibrations that the name leaves on your tongue? Salalah – euphonious sounds that are both revelation and promise. In them lie oriental desires that give new dimensions to your travel dreams. Whether endless long dream beaches with powder sugar white grains of sand, emerald green lagoons, trusting looking camels or…
Dry, scorching and dusty as hell. These are precisely the guileless associations that are awakened in most people in connection with the Sultanate of Oman. But while their thoughts linger on hazy desert scenes and stoically plodding camel caravans, the fabulous world of Omani deep-sea longings unfolds at the back of the colonial terrain. Thanks…
I have fasted during Ramadan – for the first time in my life. Out of solidarity with my Omani host family? Rather out of curiosity. A part of my Bosnian family is also Muslim and some family members fast regularly. Having grown up in Germany, I found it crazy that they “do this to themselves”….
Maserati Quattroporte GTS – Gentleman mit 530 PS Italian History Great historical personalities crossed the pass at the Great Saint Bernard at an altitude of almost 2500 metres. Up here is the border between the Aosta Valley in Italy and the Valais in Switzerland. Napoléon Bonaparte had his historical crossing immortalized in 1800 in a…
To visit the Serbian capital Belgrade with a Fićo is a journey into the past. The legendary Yugoslavian car is currently undergoing a revial. It is at least as popular as Tito’s time in all countries of the former Yugoslavia.
The policeman calls me friendly to him and hands me smiling the driver’s license. It took an hour to get it. At Oman everything goes a little faster and especially with a lot of peace! On January 22 I am I traveled to Oman to spend some time here. I want to know more about…
