The Rocky Mountains: Flattop Mountain

The Rocky Mountains: Flattop Mountain

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Legs still sore from Longs Peak hike, I set out for a 14 km challenge up Flattop Mountain in the Rocky Mountain National Park. What starts as a peaceful, pine-scented subalpine climb quickly turns into a battle against the freezing tundra wind—and my own stubbornness.
Between regretting left-behind gloves, eating a gourmet peach salad while my fingers freeze, and trying desperately to talk myself out of summiting Hallett Peak, it’s an unforgettable journey. Read how a freezing winter morning on the summit turns right back into summer down at the trailhead!

The Rocky Mountains: Longs Peak

The Rocky Mountains: Longs Peak

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After a terrible night’s sleep on a lumpy hotel mattress and a near-disastrous slip into an ice-cold stream that almost drowned my phone, I set out to conquer Longs Peak. What starts as a peaceful, snow-dusted sunrise hike through the pine forest quickly turns into a serious test of endurance.
Battling altitude exhaustion, treacherous snowy boulder fields, and a severe facial sunburn on the open tundra, the keyhole feels like a million miles away. But between a friendly little pika acting as my morale coach and a well-earned box of cold pasta at 4,008 meters, it’s a day I’ll never forget.

The Indian train

The Indian train

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11-Feb-2026, The previous four nights at the hill station in nature at the Western Ghats was absolute bliss. I felt so much better after breathing in some fresh air, compared to the time spent in a mega-city. However, once again I am trading the real jungle with the concrete jungle. I am on my way to a much smaller city than Delhi or Mumbai, so hopefully it will be less hectic and less stressful, and I am praying that the…

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Road trip in rural India

Road trip in rural India

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06-Feb-2026, The title already gives away on what I am about to do during this trip. Photos speak more than a thousand words, but I suppose I should also dedicate some words to it as well. So here we go. After spending a lot of time in big Indian cities, I am very close to run away crying from India for good. Friends and family know me as a calm and collected person, but man, the cities here are getting…

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Freezing at the Taj Mahal

Freezing at the Taj Mahal

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I recount a journey to India, particularly a visit to the renowned Taj Mahal and other historical sites. I join a private tour led by two guides, one helpful and informative, while the other is pushy and focused on earning commissions. Despite some frustrations and a disappointing local market, I enjoy the beauty of the Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort. I face accommodation challenges in New Delhi but eventually all ends well. The journey concludes with plans for a road trip to a hill station in south India.

A tranquil escape to Goa

A tranquil escape to Goa

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After leaving the chaos of Mumbai, I enjoy a tranquil escape to Goa, here I unwind by the beach and explore the countryside on a scooter. I experience local culture, join friends for dinner, and deal with a stomach bug before a memorable first date. The trip concludes with plans to visit the Taj Mahal in Agra.

Mumbai – the city of dreams

Mumbai – the city of dreams

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After attending an Indian wedding in Mumbai, Nick explores the city’s chaotic streets with his friend Sara, appreciating its colonial architecture and diverse cultures. They visit Dharavi slums and experience daily life, despite traffic chaos and pollution. Their adventures include a failed spa outing and amusing Uber struggles, setting the scene for future travels.

A magical wedding in India

A magical wedding in India

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Nick shares an exciting travel story about attending a friend’s wedding in Mumbai, India, after a long gap from their friendship. After overcoming doubts and logistical challenges, he embarks on the trip with a friend, exploring Mumbai’s vibrant chaos and enjoying the wedding ceremonies, food, and celebrations, marking a memorable experience.

Visa Run to Penang (Malaysia)

Visa Run to Penang (Malaysia)

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6-Oct-2025, I was taken by surprise but as it turns out, I cannot be in Indonesia while my company is applying for a new business visa. The business visa is needed for my upcoming projects in Indonesia itself. I am excited to do some installations in Indonesia so that I do not have to travel so far and I get to explore a bit more of the country in the more local areas and cities. The business visa application takes…

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Trip to Brunei, Part III

Trip to Brunei, Part III

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25-apr-2025, Welcome back to my third and last story about Brunei. Let me first start with a disclaimer; I have a great boss and even though I am in Brunei for business, the resorts where I am staying and which you will read about in this post ARE NOT PAID by my employer. The expenses for these resort are coming out of my own pocket, but since I have been working hard and I because can afford it, I treat…

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