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Climbing the Batur volcano 
1986 was the year of "island hopping" for us and we traveled to Bali, where we arrived late in the evening after a long flight in Denpasar.
1986 was the year of "island hopping" for us and we traveled to Bali, where we arrived late in the evening after a long flight in Denpasar.Climbing Bromo volcano 
Before sunrise in 1989, the hike through an extensive caldera to Gunung Bromo, a 2329 m high stratovolcano on Java, began.
Before sunrise in 1989, the hike through an extensive caldera to Gunung Bromo, a 2329 m high stratovolcano on Java, began.Toraja culture and religion 
The Indonesian island of Sulawesi, the outline of which is reminiscent of an elephant, was formerly called Celebes.
The Indonesian island of Sulawesi, the outline of which is reminiscent of an elephant, was formerly called Celebes.Relaxing on the island of Samalona 
From Makassar (formerly Ujung Pandang) you can reach the offshore island of Samalona with small outrigger boats.
From Makassar (formerly Ujung Pandang) you can reach the offshore island of Samalona with small outrigger boats.Darjeeling tea from India 
Darjeeling tea is world famous. On our trip to India, visiting this region was of course a must.
Darjeeling tea is world famous. On our trip to India, visiting this region was of course a must.By train to the highlands 
Traveling by train in India is an experience, especially in the high altitudes of the Himalayan massif.
Traveling by train in India is an experience, especially in the high altitudes of the Himalayan massif.Impressions of the Yiga Choeling Monastery in Darjeeling 
The Yiga Choeling Monastery (recently Ghoom Monastery) in Darjeeling is the seat of the Gelukpa or the yellow hat branch of Buddhism in Darjeeling.
The Yiga Choeling Monastery (recently Ghoom Monastery) in Darjeeling is the seat of the Gelukpa or the yellow hat branch of Buddhism in Darjeeling.Kanchenjunga at sunrise 
Early in the morning we set out in the dark to the summit of the Tiger Hills with its 2590 meters to experience the sunrise over the Himalayan massif.
Early in the morning we set out in the dark to the summit of the Tiger Hills with its 2590 meters to experience the sunrise over the Himalayan massif.In the Buddhist monastery of Phodong 
Phodong is a Buddhist monastery and is located about 28 kilometers from Gangtok in Sikkim.
Phodong is a Buddhist monastery and is located about 28 kilometers from Gangtok in Sikkim.In the Buddhist monastery of Pemayangtse 
West Sikkim is home to the famous Pemayangtse Monastery, the second oldest in Sikkim.
West Sikkim is home to the famous Pemayangtse Monastery, the second oldest in Sikkim.The village Pelling in Sikkim 
It was only about 2 km from Pelling to Pemayangtse Monastery, which was our first cultural destination in Sikkim
It was only about 2 km from Pelling to Pemayangtse Monastery, which was our first cultural destination in SikkimGangtok - capital of Sikkim 
Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim with around 30,000 inhabitants and is located in the foothills of the Himalayan mountains
Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim with around 30,000 inhabitants and is located in the foothills of the Himalayan mountainsRumtek Monastery in Sikkim 
The Buddhist Rumtek Monastery is the largest in Sikkim and is also called the Dharma Chakra Center.
The Buddhist Rumtek Monastery is the largest in Sikkim and is also called the Dharma Chakra Center.Athens - city of columns and philosophers 
In 1980 our plane spiraled in wide curves out of the blue sky to the capital of Greece and finally landed on the short runway of Athens airport.
In 1980 our plane spiraled in wide curves out of the blue sky to the capital of Greece and finally landed on the short runway of Athens airport.Sardinian flair in Olbia, an idyllic town in Sardinia 
Olbia is an idyllic city in northeastern Sardinia, whose winding streets contrast beautifully with the inviting harbor promenade.
Olbia is an idyllic city in northeastern Sardinia, whose winding streets contrast beautifully with the inviting harbor promenade.The Venice Lagoon and its islands 
Our trip to Venice in 1988 resulted in so many photo opportunities that the number of films we took with us was barely enough.
Our trip to Venice in 1988 resulted in so many photo opportunities that the number of films we took with us was barely enough.
The Great Wall of China 
On our backpacking trip through China in 1988 we also went to the Ming tombs and the Great Wall of China.
On our backpacking trip through China in 1988 we also went to the Ming tombs and the Great Wall of China.Beijing before the Tiananmen massacre 
The more difficult circumstances of traveling in 1988 can hardly be imagined today - no cell phones, no ATMs, no internet, no Booking.com ...
The more difficult circumstances of traveling in 1988 can hardly be imagined today - no cell phones, no ATMs, no internet, no Booking.com ...Stone forest Shilin near Kunming 
About 120 km southeast of Kunming is the "stone forest" Shílín, an impressive karst landscape in the Chinese province of Yunnan.
About 120 km southeast of Kunming is the "stone forest" Shílín, an impressive karst landscape in the Chinese province of Yunnan.The cormorant fishermen on the Li River 
Guilin is located in southeast China on the banks of the Li River (Li Jiang). The name Guilin can be translated as "city of the smelled flower forest".
Guilin is located in southeast China on the banks of the Li River (Li Jiang). The name Guilin can be translated as "city of the smelled flower forest".Memberships
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