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India, On the Road

The biggest gathering on earth

What is it like to be at the biggest human festival on earth? Maybe it depends on the people you meet, maybe it depends on the purpose of your visit. One thing is the same for everyone, though: It is crowded. Like no other place on earth.

By NilsFebruary 16, 2019February 17, 2019Leave a comment
How exactly does one go about travelling through South Africa without a car?
On the Road, South Africa

Travelling without a car in South Africa

Being able to travel without a car is something a lot of people take for granted, and others can’t imagine. I have been fortunate enough to experience the ease of…

By MarleenFebruary 10, 2019February 10, 2019Leave a comment
Podcast

We’ve got an Anthropology Podcast: Welcome to Stranger Talks!

While there are many podcast out there, Anthropology and travel combined in a funny, cross-continental Podcast is both food for thought and good laughs

By NilsDecember 24, 2018December 26, 20181 Comment
India, On the Road

The real Gangs of India and the loss of a companion.

Gang Dogs rule the streets of India. They built up structures and territories sharing their place with humans, but not with other gangs. Their fights are without mercy and they happen every day. The Gang Dogs of India are sometimes a problem for humans, but mostly for their own species. A story about the loss of a companion.

By NilsDecember 22, 2018January 4, 20192 Comments
India, Photography, Strangers

Fishing for Photographs in Puri

Starting my next India journey in Puri, I wanted to capture nice photographs. It turned out to be harder than I thought. This is how it sometimes happens in photography.…

By NilsDecember 1, 2018December 1, 20182 Comments
India, On the Road

Zen and the Art of Riding a North Indian Bus

An article about the quite different art of meditation: Sitting on a crazy, loud, colourful, intergalactic Indian bus.

By MarleenOctober 17, 2018December 8, 2018Leave a comment
India, Photography

Slum Pictures – Let’s talk about ethics

“You know, many people come here in a car, get out and shoot many pictures. This Slum is very famous. They just come, shoot, leave and sell the pictures. This is why many people here are suspicious about people with cameras.” I felt bad.

By NilsMarch 24, 2018December 1, 20186 Comments
India, On the Road

Experience India – Different ways of travelling

Oh yes, the backpackers. Completely individually they are traveling the country with the Lonely Planet in their hand. They meet outer backpackers in the Blue Lassi Shop in Varanasi, after they have “done” the South. They tell you how amazing everything is, whom they have met and discuss peace and freedom. Yes, I am also guilty.

By NilsMarch 3, 2018December 9, 20181 Comment
India, On the Road

The “uncivilized” India – When I lose my nerves

I am waiting at a bus stand in a city in Haryana. With a lot of luggage. Two backpacks: A big one on my back and a small on in front of me on the floor. If I had not carried presents for my hosts it would have been just one and a lot anger less. But I got acquainted with the culture, as the good anthropologist or human that I am.

By NilsFebruary 17, 2018December 9, 20181 Comment
India, On the Road

Travelling India with Mum

My mum came to visit me in India and for some days, I am a very normal tourist. This brings advantages and disadvantages. The biggest problem is that I am not a guest anymore, but a pocket full of money.

By NilsFebruary 10, 2018April 20, 20182 Comments

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Currently, Nils is in South Asia on a big kick-ass photography tour. He will go back to Germany by March 2019 and deliver weekly impressions until that time.

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Nils

Nils writes to share his experiences of slow traveling and getting to know a country. He admits that being far from home is not always glorious, but it needs sweat and tears to understand other cultures.

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Marleen

Marleen loves to go out and embrace the world. She is a goodhearted traveler who claims to have no roots. Being a magnet for extraordinary encounters, Marleen always believes in humanity.

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