A river to the heart of the jungle
Natural Wonders in Ecuador’s Amazon
25 Min.It is a place of boundless wonder: here, high up on the kapok lookout tower of Sacha Lodge, a sea of green stretches out to the horizon, full of crazy exotic animals and plants. And between mighty jungle giants and hidden waterways, indigenous people guard the timeless knowledge of the rainforest.
Jungle trip
Across Panama – on foot
19 Min.The forgotten treasure trail: you can not only cross Panama on the canal of the same name, but also as part of a sweat-inducing hike. The expedition through the jungle on the historic Camino Real is a borderline experience.
Aboard of Swan Hellenic's Vega to the Antarctic Peninsula
Antarctica – The white desert calls
6 Min.White spray sprays across the deck like mist as the Vega ploughs through the notorious Drake Passage. ‘With waves over six metres high and wind speeds in excess of 60 knots, you have to be prepared for a lot,’ predicted expedition leader Mariam Pousa back in Ushuaia.
A place of boundless wonder
Photo gallery Ecuador’s Amazon
2 Min.The Río Napo meanders through dense rainforests, howler monkeys herald the dawn, dazzling butterflies dance through humid clearings. At Sacha Lodge, nestled deep in the Ecuadorian Amazon, countless spectacles of nature unfold.
Icy test of courage
Antarctica – What I learnt from an 11-year-old girl
2 Min.We’ve all heard it before: ‘Just jump in at the deep end!’ Yes, you can – no matter how cold the water is. But there’s more to it than that.
On foot from the Pacific to the Atlantic
Treasure trail expedition in Panama’s rainforest
24 Min.The Camino Real, once an important trade route between the Pacific and the Caribbean, is a hidden gem in the Panamanian jungle. On a four-day expedition, I explore historical artefacts and the fascinating animal and natural world in the primary rainforest of the Chagres National Park.
Japan's untamed border
Japan: Hokkaido’s wild soul of fire and ice
23 Min.This incomparable journey takes me through snowy landscapes, to mystical encounters including cod seeds and caffeine noodles. I get to know Komorebi and Wabi-sabi, catch a glimpse of the world’s largest eagle owl and marvel at unique beauties, traditions and secrets.
Finnish triple
Finland: Icy pleasure
25 Min.From comfortable to extreme: snowy Finland offers some exceptional activities beyond the classic winter sports for those who like to experiment. I tried my hand at an icy triple and attended the only course in the world where you can learn to free dive under ice.
Dumplings, temples and deep valleys
Taiwan – Capital in the jungle
22 Min.Taiwan offers impressive natural diversity and spectacular landscapes. From the turquoise waters of the beaches on the east coast to the green mountain ranges of the central mountains. The Taroko National Park with its deep gorges and waterfalls and the emerald green Sun Moon Lake attract visitors from all over the world. The diverse flora and fauna as well as the traditional tea-growing areas make Taiwan a paradise for nature lovers and explorers.
Pure inspiration
My new media kit 2025
< 1 Min.In this brand new 28-page media kit, I show you my work as an adventure journalist and speaker: Expeditions, travels, challenges – everything that excites me. Let yourself be inspired.
Extract from keynote
Learn or die: How the roar of a lioness became a shocking wake-up call
3 Min.What’s it like to almost become a lion’s lunch? In this electrifying moment, the brutal roar of a lioness shakes me – and triggers mortal fear. Discover why ‘not knowing’ can be deadly – and how ‘learning’ can save your life.
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Video “Why failure is not what you think”
2 Min.“Ich bin ein Versager!” – Glauben Sie niemals diesem Störgedanken! Scheitern ist nur ein Ereignis. Es ist vorübergehend. Es ist keine Charaktereigenschaft! Es ist eben nicht die ganze Geschichte, sondern nur ein Teil davon. Mehr dazu im Video.