A travelogue on sound, music and inevitable associations
Corona is traveling the world. I don’t like this kind of mass tourism. It’s far too intrusive and impolite. It doesn’t respect the traveler’s duty to leave behind no trace nor damage at the places you visit and naught but positive memories for the people you meet. This virus is flitting around too fast and […]
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Arriving at Igoumenitsa is always fun. The town isn’t much more than a strip along the coast. Everything seems tuned in to the daily ferries arriving and leaving, mostly loaded with trucks and just a handful of adventurous campers eager to explore the Greek mainland, some of which are on their way further east. A […]
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Driving the 0-1 national road straight through Istanbul feels like being part of a blood vessel system. At sunset, one could be easily convinced that the red blood cells are being pumped to the east, while the white ones are driven to the west. In both directions they seem to be propelled by a heart […]
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Most tourists arrive at Ancona for no other reason than to embark on the ferry as soon as possible. Some years ago, having just returned from Greece, we were in search of a garage. The desperately needed part for the old Iveco wasn’t immediately available that Thursday. We were, therefore, obliged to stay for the […]
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What’s the quintessential sound of Kazakhstan? Trains! Like distant howling caterpillars, Kazakh trains bravely tackle enormous distances throughout this sparsely inhabited country. Trains transporting people, of course, but more importantly oil and gas for thirsty cars and trucks. Soon after passing the Russia-Kazakhstan border at Kotyaevka, trains will cross your path, mostly at a serious […]
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In fact, there is no difference in leaving home for a long journey like the Silk Road or just leaving for work. One just steps into the car, starts the engine, and off you go. In the case of work, at the end of the day, you take the same road in the opposite direction. […]
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Is a trip along the Silk Road in a Euro VI expedition vehicle somewhat like organizing one’s own Icarus Flight? Some mountain ranges – like the Caucasus and the Pamirs – are very high, bearing the possibility of falling deeply. The former literally, due to its steep slopes and gaping valleys. The latter metaphorically, because […]
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Temporary contemporary. — HCMF//2019 — HCMF//2019 The only way to carry on your life: being temporary contemporary.Happy New Year to all! Exhibition during the 2019 Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival
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How refreshing to encounter a company that is completely honest about what you can expect from their products in the long term. Most companies keep quiet about the harmful side effects of their products or the possibility that you may become addicted to them. They know about the harmful chemicals they add, or about their […]
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Many people ask: “Was it safe to travel the Silk Road?” Well, not entirely. I ripped my jeans in Uzbekistan. Yes, one can get seriously attached to a thing. Especially jeans that you’ve been wearing for many years. And when they rip, this can turn out to be a really emotional event. The sound of […]
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