Ukraine is not a typical travel destination. The country bears the scars of Russia's war of aggression. Nevertheless, I set out on my journey and am amazed by the courage of the people and the beauty of this country.
2026 Profile: The lightness of being. Capital: Doha Politik: Emirat, Monarchy Currency: Qatar-Riyal Religion: Islam Population: 3,6 million, of which only 710.000 Qatari citizens Entry requirements: Depending on your country of origin. See: visitqatar.com This is my first trip there: At first glance, Qatar seems like a carbon copy of Dubai. But appearances are deceiving. Qatar is a small but economically significant state with the largest bank account on the Arabian Peninsula
2025 Contrary to my usual practice, I booked a day trip to Pridnestrovye. You're probably more familiar with the region as Transnistria. But our charming tour guide informed us that the name Transnistria is banned in Pridnestrovye because it's associated with atrocities committed by the Romanian occupying forces during World War II. Using it is a criminal offense. Goodbye Lenin Pridnestrovye, a state within a state, which admittedly no country in the world has recognized. It
A journey against fear 2025 Foto: luifaelgeni I thought Game of Thrones was the product of a fantasy series, and I'm astonished to discover that it isn't. The kingdom of Winterfell in the north of the Seven Kingdoms is Ukraine in the analog world. Its front line—just like in the series—borders a massive wall of ice. Behind it lives a culturally rich people, increasingly ruled by the undead, soulless beings who were once human. Worse still, the longer these undead practice t
