The Emirates flights from Frankfurt via Dubai to Muscat were on time, so I was able to check in to the Grand Hyatt Muscat in the early afternoon as planned. The Grand Hyatt Muscat is great, and I can only recommend it! My stay...
Like almost every Easter, today I am flying with Emirates to Oman (Muscat), and then to the United Arab Emirates (UAE - Dubai). Oman is a unique country on the south coast of Arabia, with seemingly endless deserts, treacherous...
Today, the Japanese megalopolis Tokyo opens the gates to the new quarter Tokyo Midtown with its elegant buildings. In the tallest skyscraper in Tokyo, the guests of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel will celebrate the opening of Tokyo...
This year, the MIPIM took place once more in Cannes, and for March 2008 I plan to take a personal look at the MIPIM trade fair 2008 and the city of Cannes. The MIPIM is the leading international real-estate forum, and a global...
I am very glad that my stay in Bali managed to make up for the pretty costly and unsuccessful trip to Irian Jaya. Even if this was not the best time to visit Bali, I am satisfied with the results. I love Bali – it is one of my...
The diving site of Tulamben lies on the north coast, at the foot of the volcano Gunung Agung. The wreck of the US Liberty, well-known among divers, lies here. I like the unique underwater world of Tulamben, but the tourist mob is...
There are some pretty weird creatures here...
Actually I wanted to take my beloved Siesta between dives, but couldn’t resist taking a couple of photos ;-) I could be in Puri Jati every day –
Diving and having a siesta, diving and having a siesta…
I slept in Hotel ”Aneka...
After my return to Bali (Denpasar) I drove with my diving guide Jaka from the Bali International Diving Professionales (BIDP) to the diving sites Menjangan/Secret Bay, Puri Jati and Tulamben/Seraya (in the north of Bali). I...
This morning around 4:15 the Pindito frontally rammed a rock, and the collision almost knocked me out of my bed. My first thought was to make it on deck, as I was scared that the Pindito might sink. In daylight the true extent of...
