Of memories, authenticity and things to do in Abu Dhabi
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Of memories, authenticity and things to do in Abu Dhabi

I’m drinking virgin colada on a private island and the next moment I find myself in the middle of a camel souq, surrounded by men wearing the traditional dishdasha. I’m ordering a golden cappuccino. And the next moment, I’m wondering, why are you you?I have sand on my feet and I realize that I don’t…

A story about skydiving, boredom and me
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A story about skydiving, boredom and me

“Skydiving? Yes, I’ve done that before. I thought it was boring.” What normally follows I get this weird look and I know exactly what everyone is thinking: “What’s wrong with this girl?” Hi, I’m Yvonne and I think skydiving is boring. I remember that one night in 2011 like it was yesterday. It was the…

Wadi Rum – On the people you meet in the desert on a Friday
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Wadi Rum – On the people you meet in the desert on a Friday

“Hi, do you know what day is today?” “Friday” “Yes, Friday, that’s my name. Today is my name” He was all smiles. “Can I take your picture?” I laughed and thought it’s funny that he want to take a picture of me. When he showed me the pic I couldn’t really see anything. The phone…

Best of Instagram – My Most Liked Pictures
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Best of Instagram – My Most Liked Pictures

Instagram can be mean. Right now for example, when I’m sitting on my sofa in Berlin, the sky is grey and dark and urgh. And I just want to leave. Exactly the same feeling I had after six weeks travelling through Southeast Asia. I just wanted to leave. Back home. To Berlin. I was watching…