my sabbatical journeys

Sunday, September 4, 2022 to Sunday, October 30, 2022
What can you do with an old car that struggles to meet your county’s rules?
I have driven many cars over the years, but none has brought me as far as this Goldie. Together, we have been all across Europeinfo-icon, as far as the North Cape. But now, after more than a decade of exploration, Goldie struggles to meet Swiss safety regulations. It still runs fine – it is just a bit old. Time has come to find a new home, where this lovely car can have a second life and continue to roll on. Therefore, we took it on a last road trip to Georgiainfo-icon. Here’s what happens when you embark on a two-month export trip to the end of Europe.
Wednesday, April 10, 2019 to Sunday, April 28, 2019
What’s so Great about Britain? And what’s the best way to drive the United Kingdom?
Driving Great Britain, all the way to the Scottish Highlights and back, why would anybody do that? Well, first and foremost because such a long-distance journey is a lot more fun than just sticking around in one place. Nearly a decade after my last visit to the UKinfo-icon, I finally returned together with my beloved Panda (yes, that's my girlfriend). It was much more than just an epic road trip, it was a Great tour around the British Isles.
Monday, May 14, 2018 to Sunday, May 20, 2018
From top to bottom, South Korea is packed with culture and creativity
Not many people were able to visit both Korean Nations. To be honest, I was always more interested in North Koreainfo-icon. Right after my trip to Pyongyang, I decided to see the other side and travel to South Koreainfo-icon. It was a very spontaneous decision and a natural consequence. However, this order made it very difficult to keep my Swiss neutrality. I was biased and just had to compare the two Korean countries.
Saturday, May 5, 2018 to Saturday, May 12, 2018
Design thinking workshop in the most isolated country on planet earth
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) was founded in 1948 after World War II. Since then, the regime desperately tried to keep the socialist dream alive. Instead of prosperity, this led to extreme isolation. It is hard to get in and even more difficult to get out. I found a unique opportunity to visit North Koreainfo-icon and even hold a workshop.