This year (2020), the Christian Holy Week celebrations started on the 5th April with Palm Sunday. Spending Easter in Israel, the Holy Land, is for Christian pilgrims one of the most exciting and special times to experience. Traditionally ten thousands are coming from around the world to explore the country and take part in the many special events, especially for joining the large procession along the Via Dolorosa in the Old City of Jerusalem. But due to the Covid-19 - Corona threat the celebrations will be different this year. 

Enjoyed the breathtaking views of the Swiss Alps from the top of the Mount Titlis. Ventured a magic crossing over the Cliff Walk, the highest suspension bridge in Europe, and walked through the stunning Glacier Cave. Took a ride on the Ice Flyer to really feel soaring in the air.

Praying at the Western Wall of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem took place after the Temple was destroyed by the Titus and the Romans in 70 A.D. The Western Wall was the only wall remaining of the Temple, and witness people`s praying here today is really an interesting experience. 

As one of billions around the world I have heard of Jesus Christ, but not so many know much about the places he walked, ministered, lived, and become arrested, executed and buried. Jesus's final steps in Jerusalem are still discussed by historicans. The New Testament covers places associated with Jesus, but are they really identified?

Hiking in Ein Gedi nature reserve - a tropical paradise. It has the biggest oasis in Israel. Admired beautiful springs and waterfalls, and flowing brooks at the foot of the cliffs. There are also swimming holes and a cave here. This part of the Judean desert is home to wild goats ibexes and rock rabbit hyraxes.

Experienced Masada - an amazing archaeological site in Israel. Masada rises 300 meters above the desert. Got insight in a dramatic episode from old time and become totally shocked. Josephus described it in his account The Jewish War: the Judean rebels in the First Jewish Revolt made an epic last stand against the Tenth Roman Legion.

Ananuri is one of hundreds of Georgian medieval castles, named after the next village, on the Georgian Military Road. The castle and the fortress were built in 16th century by the Dukes of Aragv which ruled the area since the 13th century. 

Throughout history the Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, has been invaded, burnt and restored several times, but still shows its eternal beauty and rich culture. Of the most amazing sights is Narikala, which is an ancient fortress on a steep hill overlooking the city, and the Mtkvari River.Took a climb to the top and really felt the dramatic history. 

Admired the old stone fortress Rabati Castle, in the town of Akhaltsikhe, Georgia. It stands on a small hill on the shores of the Potskhovi river. The fortress had been destroyed and rebuilt several times. It has therefore absorbed tracks of different cultures and religions. Now a symbol for how people of different backgrounds and identities can live together peacefully. 

On a beautiful hot summerday, Friday 6h July 2018, I found Slottsfjellet site and tower in Tønsberg town really breathtaking - not only for its beauty, but also for its history, age, lanscape and viewpoint. The Slottfjellet Tower was lightened up by the strong sunshine. Here I got a full panorama view over the whole town.

Amazed by the cave city Vardzia. Travelled into the wilderness in Georgia: through deep valleys and green rocky hillsides I reached this wonder of the world. Here there are hundreds of rooms, tunnels, a spring, kitchen, cermony chambers, and a church with old frescoes, all carved into the mountain itself. In ancient time thousands of people lived here.

Kazbek mountain with the Gergeti Trinity church, also called Tsminda Sameba. Here we were surrounded by an amazing landscape with cream top mountains. We started from Kazbegi, also known as Stepantsminda. It's a small town north of Georgia and located 10km away from the Russian border. The town is located in a beautiful valley with the Kazbek Mountain as the highest peak in the country with 5,047 meters.

This fantastic beer hall is always fullpacked. You can immediately feel the energy and joy here. Just take a step inside and you will be lifted up to great hights. Hofbräuhaus am Platzl has also a dark secret from past: Hitler used to make speeches here to Nazi supporters.

After the sunset everything erupted in a beautiful madness in Djemaa el Fna square. First call for preyer through the loudspeakers, and so the real action started in the dark with insanely noise from all kind entertainment and activities: storytelling, music, singing, drumming, dancing, shouting, snake charming, monkeys shows and more. If you are looking for chaos, you can find it just here at the night market in Marrakech.

Got a shocking history lesson today about life and death at Dachau concentration camp, Konzentrationslager (KZ) Dachau. This was the first of the Nazi concentration camps opened in 1933 in Germany.