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The blue flames of Mount Ijen
The 2386m high volcano Ijen is located on the south-easternmost tip of the Indonesian island of Java, right next to Bali. It is famous for its “blue lava”, which is actually liquid sulphur at a temperature of 538 degrees, which ignites immediately on contact with the air. Its turquoise crater lake consists of concentrated sulphuric acid.
The Bromo volcano
Mount Bromo is a volcano on the Indonesian island of Java. The 2329 metre high volcano lies within the huge Tengger caldera next to Mount Batok and is surrounded by a sea of black volcanic ash. It is one of the most active volcanoes on Java. It last erupted in March 2019. Thick clouds of sulphur constantly rise from its loud, hissing crater.
The temple complex of Borobudur
Borobudur (built 750-850 AD) on the island of Java in Indonesia is the largest Buddhist temple complex in the world. In 1991, the temple complex was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Kathmandu
Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, lies at an altitude of 1,400 m and has 2.9 million inhabitants.
Maha Aarti Ritual
When evening falls in Pushkar, pilgrims gather at the Pushkar Lake and perform the Maha Aarti ritual.
Pushkar
Pushkar is a city in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is a pilgrimage site for Hindus and Sikhs with many temples.
Meeting the Maharaja of Deogarh
The Maharaja of Deogarh gave us a privat tour through his beautiful Palace and also showed us his collection of vintage cars.
Background actor in a Bollywood-Movie
I was a background actor in a Bollywood-Movie!
Happy Diwali!
Diwali, the festival of lights, is an important Hindu festival.
3-year anniversary of my trip around the world
Today, 3 years ago I swung onto my motorbike and set off on the biggest adventure of my life...
