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Marble quarries in Carrara The Carrara Quarries Carrara is located in the Apuan Alps, a place known worldwide for its marble. Even the approach to the quarries is remarkable.
Naoshima - Japan's art island Karin and Jürgen in front of the famous pumpkin sculpture by the artist Yayoi Kusama on the Japanese island of Naoshima While preparing for our trip to Japan in 2015, Karin discovered an article about Naoshima, the small art island in the Seto Inland Sea.
The Malecón of Havana Malecón von Havanna The Malecón of Havana, the Cuban capital, is made for strolling in the glow of the setting sun.
The Kukulcán pyramid The Kukulcán pyramid in Chichen Itza The pyramid of Kukulcán is a temple pyramid in the ruined city of Chichén Itzá in the north of the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico.
Skellig Michael - monks and Starwars Skellig Michael und Little Skellig After 600 slippery stone steps you reach the beehive huts of the most extraordinary monastery in Ireland on the island of Skellig Michael.
Nepal - mysterious and colorful Mysterious Nepal Nepal, a landlocked country in South Asia and a former kingdom, borders China and India. The capital city is called Kathmandu.
Photography and travelogues Karin and Jürgen on the island Naoshima in Japan The Tenckhoff photo archive shows photos, videos and images (HDR, color key, etc.) as well as related travel reports from all over the world.
South American Coatis in Mexico Coati in the jungle near Villahermosa We saw and photographed South American coatis (Nasua nasua) in Villahermosa. Their species belongs to the family of small bears.
Pre-Columbian Olmec people Colossal heads of the Olmecs on Lake Catemaco Less known is the prehistoric Mesoamerican La Venta culture of the Olmecs, which reached its peak as early as 1200 to around 400 BC.
New Year at the Arctic Circle On the ice slopes by the fjords Spending the turn of the year at the 70th degree of latitude far north of the Arctic Circle guarantees a high memory value.
Photo technique: "Polar lights" Northern lights in the Lyngenfjord Alps at the seventieth latitude Photographing the northern lights at Christmas time is a wonderful project. However, good photo-technical preparation is necessary.
Sunrise Solenagen fjord At the port of Fjord Solenagen At the turn of the year, sunrise at Fjord Solenagen means that it will be a little brighter for around two hours.
Pictures of northern lights Northern lights over the Solenagen fjord in front of the Lyngenfjord Alps With a bit of luck and a clear sky you can see them, the northern lights over the Lyngenfjord Alps.
Trail running at the 70th degree of latitude in Norway Snow slopes by the fjord Trail running in winter requires appropriate clothing and shoes and, if you are traveling far north, a headlamp as well.
Dancing Lights in Norway Aurora over the Lyngenfjord Alps The multicolored dancing lights of the northern lights are a phenomenon which, if the KP index is high, can be recorded.
Mauritius in the Indian Ocean Hotel complex in Mauritius

The main island of the island state of Mauritius of the same name is considered one of the dream islands in the Indian Ocean.

Reunion in the Indian Ocean On the beach of St. Gilles les Bains

Reunion is located in the Indian Ocean and belongs to the Overseas Department of France.

La Nouvelle in the Cirque de Mafate La Nouvelle im Cirque de Mafate in Reunion

A hike through the gorges and over the ridges of the "Cirque de Mafate" is overwhelming.

Marla in the Cirque de Mafate In the Cirque de Mafate between La Nouvelle and Marla

Early in the morning we left La Nouvelle for Marla (1629 m). We wanted to spend the second night in the Mafate in the secluded mountain village. Again, the path was fantastic.

Via the Cirque de Mafate to the Col du Taïbit The mountain village of Marla in the Cirque de Mafate From Marla there is a steep climb through the Cirque de Mafate to the Col du Taïbit (2081 m) from where you can see the town of Cilaos in the heart of Reunion.
The foggy paths through the Forêt de Bébour on Reunion Giant ferns in the Forêt de Bébour Through the Forêt de Bébour, foggy paths lead through forests of tamarind trees and giant ferns to dizzying viewpoints.