Janine Bergmann
Stories and tips about travel.
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Diving in Bali: Between Manta Rays, Sharks, and Turtles
From the cliffs of Uluwatu to the rice terraces and temples of Ubud, from the manta rays off Nusa Penida to the dives on Gili Trawangan: my travel diary from two weeks in Indonesia.
Advanced Open Water Diver on Gili T: from fun dive to the next certification
We actually just wanted a few relaxed fun dives on Gili Trawangan, and ended up with my Advanced Open Water Diver. From deep diving and navigation to sleeping reef sharks and bioluminescence on the night dive.
Between Dunes and Spice Markets: Six Days in Morocco
Six days, nearly ten hours in the car and one of the most beautiful sunsets of my life: from the dunes of the Merzouga desert and the souks of Marrakech to the Atlantic in Agadir.
Four days in Rome: pizza for breakfast, secret spots and far too many good restaurants
Four days in Rome with Christine: from the cold-shower shock in Trastevere via the Colosseum, the hidden view on Via del Cardello and the Trevi Fountain at half past nine, to a 2-euro espresso at the Chiostro del Bramante and the dome of St Peter's in the fog. Our city break with all the secret tips, bars and restaurants.
Open Water Diver: my dive certification in the Red Sea
How I earned my Open Water Diver in Makadi Bay: from the first nervous minute underwater and a sleeping giant turtle to a passed certification after almost an hour in the Red Sea.
Sri Lanka Road Trip: Two Weeks Between Jungle, Tea Plantations and Dream Beaches
From a jungle night in Sigiriya to the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy and the legendary train ride to Ella, all the way to surfing in Hiriketiya and baby turtles in Mirissa: our travel diary from two weeks in Sri Lanka, with waterfalls, a cooking class, a safari letdown, and way too loud cities.
God Bless America! A 14-day road trip through Florida
Two weeks by pickup through Florida: from the Kennedy Space Center via Miami and the Keys into the Everglades, with line dancing, alligators, an assassination attempt on Trump and, finally, Hurricane Helene, which turns our route upside down.
Between Highlands, Harry Potter and whisky: eight days in Scotland
From Glasgow through the Highlands with their lochs and castles all the way to Edinburgh: my travel diary about a week in Scotland driving on the left, on the trail of Harry Potter and with a lot more rain jacket than planned.
From the first wave to the Algarve: 17 days in Portugal
Learning to surf on the windy Atlantic coast, day trips to Lisbon and, to finish, coves, scooters and rooftop bars on the Algarve. 17 days between action and relaxation.
20 hours of travel, 9 days in the Big Apple: my New York trip
Nine days in the Big Apple: from the 20-hour journey to a grubby hostel, via Central Park, Times Square and the Staten Island Ferry, to the Harry Potter play on Broadway. My travel report about my first long-haul trip, where almost every day felt like a day on a film set.
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