Remember when I told you about my book, “Panda, Pizza, Patagonien”, and how the best travel moments are rarely the staged Instagram selfies, but rather trying to dodge spitting llamas in Peru or discovering what penguins really trade for rocks? Writing the book was one thing. But every time I found myself stuck at an …
A âcasualâ trip to Zimbabwe, they said. Itâll be relaxing, they said. Fast forward 48 hours, and I am standing on a bridge over the Zambezi River, sweating, ready to jump!
Spoiler alert: There is no such thing as a âcasualâ trip to Southern Africa. But if you embrace the chaos, the red dust permanently embedding itself into your socks, and the fact that wildlife always has the right of way, it is an absolute blast.
Here is how my little border-hopping adventure across Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Botswana went down.
Ever traveled halfway across the globe just to realize your most memorable moment was trying not to get spat on by a llama in Peru? Welcome to the club!
Most travel guides tell you where to stand for the perfect photo, but they completely skip the actual adventure. Enter Panda, Pizza, Patagonienâa beautifully chaotic 96-page travel bucket list designed to be lived, not just read. From hunting down the perfect Soju in Seoul to checking off quiet emotional milestones, this book turns world travel into the ultimate game.
Ready to trade boring itineraries for epic stories? Let’s dive in! âď¸
The best trips happen when you accidentally spot a cheap flight just two weeks in advance and book it without a second thought. The consequences, like shifting originally planned business meetings or private events, are a problem for later. I would call this a “bookcident” đ
Fes was the final stop of the journey, selected mainly for its convenient airport. The cityâs expansive medina, Fes el Bali, is a UNESCO World Heritage site and stood out as the most beautiful one the author encountered in Morocco. As the cultural and spiritual heart of the country, it offers a unique and vibrant atmosphere. A major culinary highlight during the visit was the tagine, with the meatball and goat cheese variety being a personal favorite. Ultimately, Fes provided a beautiful and fitting conclusion to the Moroccan adventure.
From racing dune buggies to witnessing the clearest Milky Way imaginable, the Sahara is a world of its own. Unlike the rocky Atacama, Merzouga is an ocean of sand. The camel ride was overrated, but the star-filled nights were absolutely unforgettableâI still have a stiff neck from looking up!
In Tangier, I took on my next adventure: renting a car to drive in Moroccan traffic. In general, the roads and the number of petrol stations are very good. But the traffic sometimes drove me crazy! A red light is never really a red light; sometimes it just means âwhoever gets there first.â Also, the …
From the disappointment of Casablanca to the elegance of Rabat: my train journey up the Moroccan coast was full of surprises. While Casablanca offered only the stunning Hassan II Mosque, Rabat felt like home, and Tangier brought luxury and San Francisco vibes. A perfect mix of history, architecture, and ocean views.
In Marrakesh, tourists are often viewed as “walking wallets.” I share honest tips on surviving the chaotic Medina and avoiding common scams (that definitely didn’t happen to me!). Plus, I rank my top three sightsâfrom ruins to masterpiecesâand take a day trip to the famous filming locations of AĂŻt Benhaddou.
Since returning from my world trip, I’ve had to tell my story quite often. It turned out that telling the story about the places I have been is only half as exciting as the stories about what I’ve learned. How penguins pay for intercourse, how the Moai on Rapa Nui were built, or that more …