From Las Vegas, Nevada, to Utah – via Arizona
From Las Vegas, I’m continuing my journey to St. George, Utah, by minibus shuttle. The route takes us through the Virgin River Gorge, which is considered one of the most scenic drives in the USA. It’s located neither in Nevada nor in Utah – but in Arizona. More here.
Wild West revived in an old gold mining town
Before I leave Las Vegas, I drive to neighboring Arizona, to Oatman, famous for its wild donkeys. Because of them, crowds of people are drawn to this remote desert area. A legendary revolver duel also takes place. More here.
Impressions away from the hustle and bustle of the Strip
The neighborhood where I’m staying for a week in Las Vegas is considered “historic.” Founded in 1947, the houses are ranch-style bungalows. Although it’s only 15 minutes drive to the city center and the Strip, it’s quiet and has a small-town feel. More here.
Valley of Fire, a Saturday night and Sunday at the casino
I also came to the “entertainment capital of the world” to see it at least once – and to try my luck at a slot machine. The area also offers spectacular landscapes. More here.
Las Vegas confronts me with a sad memory.
Oversized hotels, bombastic shows and casinos that always win in the end. An art world in the middle of the desert. I came here to see an old friend from Germany and to look after two small dogs. More here.
Daniel Kirkpatrick and his journey as a “citizen diplomat.”
Inspired by two friends who returned from Ukraine full of enthusiasm, American Daniel Kirkpatrick traveled to Kiev on his own initiative in June 2025. He shares his impressions in a travel blog and in lectures. More here.
New Harmony, southern Utah: Everyday life as an adventure
Since reading about the roundups of wild horses and donkeys here in the USA, horses and donkeys have suddenly become a big part of my life. Currently, I’m looking after a horse and a pony. There are also plenty of wild donkeys in this area—and even a donkey museum. More here.
At an anti-Trump rallye in a small town in the U.S.
Under the motto “No Kings”, an estimated seven million people took to the streets against Donald Trump and his government – in all 50 states. I was able to observe a rally in the Pacific North West. More here.
By high-speed ferry from Canada to the USA
The distance between Victoria, the capital of British Columbia in the south of Vancouver Island, and Seattle in the northwestern USA is just under 75 miles as the crow flies. In between lies Puget Sound, a bay of the Pacific Ocean. More here.
Even when traveling, little things often count more than big ones.
This week, I went for a walk with Ramses. Not the Egyptian king Ramses II, also known as Ramses the Great. No, my companion was a beautiful mixed-breed male dog. For Sunday: a little story with a dog. More here.
