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One year backpacking South East Asia. A Retrospective
I had struggled quite a bit before I finally decided to quit my corporate job in marketing and set out what would be my biggest adventure so far. A struggle because voluntarily leaving a well-paid job in a society which seems to put security, continuity and conformity over personal freedom is not an easy task. … Continue reading
Happy New Year 2013!
Happy New Year to all of you. I hope evryone had a great start into 2013. May it treat us well with lots of luck, success, new friends and lots of interesting experiences. But most importantly, I hope we will all stay fit and healthy – easily forgotten sometimes but so essential.
A Bitter Sweet Symphony: My Last Day of Work
It was looming since quite a while, but because I had been so busy and occupied with preparations, I was able to fade out the unavoidable. My last day of work, saying good bye to my co-workers and ending an important stage of my life. As the day inevitably approached, I more and more realized … Continue reading
What if Money didn’t matter?
As mentioned in my first article and in the About page, it wasn’t an easy decision to basically leave everything behind to go travelling. After all I had been working for a while, had established a certain professional expertise and had been offered an extension of my employment contract at a renowned company. I think taking … Continue reading
Seeing the beauty around you Pt. II
Last week’s post was about keeping your eyes open for the beauty that’s around you. I really like the concept and hence wanted to write a bit more about it and post some more pictures. Doing as described will train your eye for that upcoming big trip and will eventually help you to take better … Continue reading
Seeing the beauty around you
Usually you go on a holiday to see something new and exciting. To break out of the daily routine and indulge in the beauty and exoticness the destination has to offer. I will let in you in on a secret. If you look around consciously and keep your eyes open, there is plenty of beautyful things … Continue reading
Need motivation to go travelling? Here you go!
As I pointed out in my About-Page, I quit my job in market communications to go travelling Southeast Asia. Although it was a dream which I had for a long time and the situation to take this step was objectively right, I still had a hard time deciding to do it. Looking back at it, coming … Continue reading
About me
Hi, I'm Phil from Germany, a traveler and adventurer suffering from a severe case of wanderlust. With a passion for Asia, I am exploring this beautiful world bit by bit, thoroughly and slowly. I love photo- graphy, surfing, diving and trekking. Come and join me. More here.
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