Following the trail of 400 year old Russian history, an international expedition of twelve dogsleds covered roughly 200 kilometers – and I was in the midst of it. Some months ago I could not imagine myself dashing through Russian snow...
Feeling the first sunrays of the day in your face, having burning legs, moving up a narrow crack and coming out on an exposed platform with superb views on a sunny day. Feeling tied, but happy about the success...
The day we, eleven Pangaea Young Explorers, all met in Marrakech was special for me. We shared the excitement about the next days together and the adventure ahead. The first challenge of the trip – how to find transportation...
Climbing mountains constitutes a life attitude. It is the purest, most-rewarding and most exciting feeling to stand on top of a summit – and even better if you’ve reached that together with some friends. You know that it...
Rhino horn is apparently worth more than gold on the black market, but most importantly, it is attached to one of the most beautiful and impressive animals on earth. Fortunately, there are people trying to protect these animals...
A giant Amazon Water Lily Leaf Structure HOW TO GET INSPIRED BY NATURE TO CREATE ARCHITECTURE? The Amazon Expedition and the whole Young Explorer Program made me understand that I have two main passions in life: architecture and environment....
On Saturday, September 9th, ten exchange students from all over the world (Argentina, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Japan, Costa Rica) who a currently staying in Germany for one year met at the foot of Feldberg, the highest peak in the...
“Change brings opportunity” –Nido Qubein Last Friday two brave turtles, extracted from their tanks in the industrial area of Cairns were transported on a boat to their new homes. That is the lovely Fitzroy Island in tropical North...
The Cairns Underwater Film Festival was held last night at the Civic Centre in Cairns, showcasing the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef, as well as local and international film and photographic talent. The festival has recently been restructured...