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Backpacking trip Middle East and Caucasus 2008

Why spent 7 months in the Middle East? Why the Caucasus? Iran, Syria and Israel, Armenia and Turkey. So many contrasts! In Georgia we were even surprised by the war. An itinerary full of conflicts and full of religiously charged countries. But also a region full of art treasures and spectacular nature. Ultimately, this is … Continue reading “Backpacking trip Middle East and Caucasus 2008”

Posted on 15. December 200829. March 2022

Damascus

The “white city” with the Umayyad mosque and excursions to the Deir Mar Musa monastery and the Roman ruins in Bosra

Posted on 17. September 200829. March 2022

Ramadan for travellers

Fortunately, I don’t have to go hungry during Ramadan while travelling in Syria. Although many restaurants are closed during the day, there are always some who don’t miss out on business. There is even beer in the Christian quarter. Still, it’s a pity that you can’t sit down in a tea house for an hour … Continue reading “Ramadan for travellers”

Posted on 15. September 200829. March 2022

Palmyra

Ancient ruins in the Syrian desert

Posted on 15. September 20089. April 2022

Krak des Chevaliers

Crusader castle in Syria

Posted on 15. September 20089. April 2022

Hama and Apamea

Huge water wheels and Roman columns

Posted on 15. September 200829. March 2022

Aleppo

A wonderful old city in the north of Syria

Posted on 15. September 200829. March 2022

Visas for the Middle East

A trip to the Middle East? Of course, that requires a little preparation and luck. Some of these countries don’t want everyone to come as a tourist. If you have an Israeli stamp in your passport, for example, you don’t even have to think about Syria or Iran. The Syrian embassy kept us waiting for … Continue reading “Visas for the Middle East”

Posted on 25. April 20089. April 2022

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Formation of Mountains
Florian Neukirchen
The Formation of Mountains
Release: autumn 2022
Die Welt der Rohstoffe
Florian Neukirchen
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The World of Mineral Deposits
A Beginner’s Guide to Economic Geology
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