It is a strange sensation to take off in a dark evening, and land during a sunny night. But this is exactly what can happen […]
What’s your place of calm?
Chaos. The plane was absolute chaos. Passengers walking around everywhere, not sitting down where they were supposed to sit. Stewards, known for their patience, were […]
How Europe is going to clean space
The European Space Agency (ESA) has addressed the need for cleaning up space for a long time now, but since formation of ESA’s Clean Space […]
The Porsche Boxster Spyder: how to upset your Ferrari friends
I guess it is fairly clear from my previous Italy post and my blog’s header picture…I am a big Ferrari fan. And in the past […]
Dodging a storm on Mount Elbrus
During my preparations to climb Mount Elbrus, Europe’s highest summit, I came across a youtube video from Annelie Pompe who described that her first impression […]
Ahhh..Italia…
Many car-loving hearts start beating faster at the sound of driving through Italy. Land of Monza, Imola, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Mille Miglia, Ascari, Italy’s history with […]
Olympus Mons: Climbing the Highest Mountain in the Solar System
Sometimes I wonder what it would be like to climb the highest planetary mountain in the Solar System. Located on Mars, this 25 km / […]
Kilimanjaro: getting a root canal treatment in Africa
Before I even thought about taking mountaineering seriously, I already had the desire to climb Kilimanjaro. To see the melting glaciers on top, to use […]
Penguins and Slippery Conditions during an Antarctic Climb
It is 4 in the morning when the zodiac boat hits the black sand of Bailey Head’s beach. The beach belongs to a small island […]