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7. September 2023 – Santana in Bandol and me in the mountains

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Hey, I wanted to drop you a quick update. The rest of August I stayed in Bandol, Provence, including heavy rain and strong winds at the end of the month. On September 1st, I decided to seek shelter in the harbor and extended my stay for the entire month, to be able to travel to Switzerland. When I left my house in Switzerland back in May, we had chilly and damp weather, which prevented me… Read More »7. September 2023 – Santana in Bandol and me in the mountains

24. August 2023 – Sailing To Provence Update

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Hey there, Hope you’re enjoying the summer vibes. Since my last update, summer hit Elba with a blast. It’s super hot, and it is much busier with everyone on vacation. And not just Elba, also Tanzania is in vacation mode. Funny how summertime turns into the high season, not so much because of the local weather, but because the rich countries are on holiday. Like the whole world has to celebrate the summer vacation. At… Read More »24. August 2023 – Sailing To Provence Update

13. July 2023 – Setting Sail

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Hey there! I’m back in the sailing mood and loving every minute of it. I’ve been anchored for over a month, cruising around the island twice, having friends on board, sailing through some crazy winds, and even getting into a running and cycling routine. Plus, I’ve started writing again, hosted an awesome masterclass, signed up new clients, and got the new Django Tours website up and running. Man, it feels so good when I put… Read More »13. July 2023 – Setting Sail

11. June 2023 – back on the boat

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Hey there, The boat life has resumed once again. The past month turned out to be more stressful than I anticipated, for various reasons. I spent the entirety of May in Switzerland, where I had to move out of and renovate our apartment. While there were a few sunny moments upon my arrival and departure, the three weeks in between were shrouded in dense fog and incessant rain. It felt as though I hadn’t glimpsed… Read More »11. June 2023 – back on the boat

5.4.2023 update on the kilimanjaro guesthouse

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I traveled back to Europe this week to finalize a few things so I can fully focus on Tanzania, the Lodge, and Django Tourswhen I return in June. Speaking of Tanzania… In my last post, I mentioned that after some back and forth, I decided to keep the house at Kilimanjaro. Originally, the plan was for me to take a more hands-off role with the house, letting my business partner run the accommodation on her own.… Read More »5.4.2023 update on the kilimanjaro guesthouse

15.03.2023 a remote safari adventure in mkomazi nationalpark

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Hey Patron, As promised in my last post, I’m sharing some photos from the amazing safari I took in Mkomazi National Park at the beginning of February. I’d always dreamed of going on a safari, but I wanted to experience it without the crowds—no competing with other tourists for the perfect shot. When I discovered Mkomazi National Park, a remote and lesser-known reserve, I knew it would offer the kind of unique and unforgettable experience… Read More »15.03.2023 a remote safari adventure in mkomazi nationalpark

Update from Kilimanjaro 2.3.2023

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WOW, it’s already March—how are you doing? When I posted my last update, it was early January, and I had just arrived in Tanzania. I was gearing up to organize a few things before my guests and friends arrived, but I ended up feeling a bit unwell for a few days. To my surprise, I had COVID again, just eight weeks after my first bout. It wasn’t too bad, but it caught me off guard.… Read More »Update from Kilimanjaro 2.3.2023

Update from Tanzania 10.01.2023

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Hey Patron, I just wanted to send a quick update to kick off the new year! First of all, I hope you had a great start and are as excited for the year ahead as I am. Personally, I was a bit under the weather throughout November, which made December quite busy as I tried to catch up on everything. Among other things, I drove to Italy, fixed a few things on the boat, spent… Read More »Update from Tanzania 10.01.2023

marina, mountains, covid and tanzania

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Hey Patron, The last month didn’t go exactly as planned. I installed Starlink on the boat and immediately set off for some secluded anchorages where I had no internet before. The idea was to enjoy a few peaceful days in solitude with clear skies, calm waters, and plenty of time for myself. The internet worked perfectly, and I was able to get work done while still having plenty of time for some wonderful hikes. It… Read More »marina, mountains, covid and tanzania

October Update 2022 and 2023 preview

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In contrast to September, October has blessed us with beautiful weather, and I’m still out here anchored, enjoying every bit of it. I’m sharing some photos and impressions from the past month, and I hope you’ll enjoy them as much as I’ve enjoyed capturing them. Later this week, I may head into the port at Marciana Marina, where I’ve spent the last few winters. During November, a friend of mine will be staying on the… Read More »October Update 2022 and 2023 preview

summer of sailing

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Hey Patron, I‘m back on Elba and Santana for a bit over a month now and I enjoyed late summer sailing and 🥾 hiking as it not that hot anymore. I often enjoy late summer/early fall and remember that I had a couple of wonderful late summers in Berlin over the years. The last years I was mainly in the Swiss mountains for October and often the summer thunderstorms had already passed through. The nights… Read More »summer of sailing

vacation at home

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Hey, Have you been finding time to get outside and enjoy some strolls? I managed to spend three weeks in Switzerland this August. Of course, a few projects popped up as always, but aside from that, I got to visit some amazing spots with friends in Berner Oberland, Valais, and Graubünden. It was a bit funny, leaving Santana with Johanna in beautiful Elba while I headed back to Switzerland to roam around the mountains—something I’ve done plenty… Read More »vacation at home

July update from Santana

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Hello my friend, As romantic as Monte Cristo looks in the distance, most of my days are anything but. But I rarely take the time to fully notice them. After going all in to get everything done in Switzerland and prepping the boat for summer, a mountain of work piled up on my desk. While working on the boat, I signed a new client, which has been a very welcome financial boost—boats certainly aren’t cheap!… Read More »July update from Santana

Update on Boat & Office work

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Good morning everyone, I’m slowly pulling my head out of “installation and repair” mode and wanted to give you a quick update on the past few weeks. At the end of last month, I cleared and closed up our mountain chalet “Heidi.” Then, in early May, I traveled to Elba to take over Santana. After that, I started my journey back north, spending a few days in Liguria, some time in Switzerland, and then headed to… Read More »Update on Boat & Office work

Elba impressions

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Good morning Patron,I’m back in Switzerland and finally back on track! For some reason, I was sick for a week when I arrived in Elba, and again when I returned to Switzerland. Though I know what happened the second time—I had baby twins visiting, and they brought some baby germs along as a gift!Unfortunately, both weeks hit me with heavy headaches, so I had to limit my screen time as much as possible.Today, I want… Read More »Elba impressions

Update from the islands…

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Hey Patron, Thank you for still being here with me. It’s been a busy summer so far, and I haven’t managed to write to you in the last few weeks, but you’ve been on my mind all the time 😉 I’ve been catching up on a lot of things that piled up over the past year, especially when it comes to my boat, which has definitely felt the lack of attention. ElbaAh, the joys and… Read More »Update from the islands…

getting the boat in shape

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Hey there, My tiny boat didn’t take well to my Corona-forced absence. It was leaking both top and bottom, and some of the wood was at risk of damage. The mast, in particular, lost most of its varnish, and a few cracks have appeared. I spent most of June and early July on Elba, keeping myself incredibly busy. Between working on Santana—Boris’ 35-foot Hallberg Rassy, which we’re getting ready to take guests sailing—and getting Simplicity back into shape,… Read More »getting the boat in shape

patron update – 5th november 2019 (last months update)

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Hey there, I’m writing to you from our mountain house, Heidi, here in Switzerland 🇨🇭. We’re enjoying the last week before the snow arrives and making the final preparations for winter. The first snow is expected this weekend, and soon the road to the house will be closed until April. Since we’re also getting our new apartment near Interlaken next weekend, we’re making the most of the access we still have to move things while… Read More »patron update – 5th november 2019 (last months update)

fullmoon in sahara

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Hello my friend, I’ve left the boat in Elba for the winter, finding a cozy spot in Marciana Marina. We battled the winds trying to make it to Corsica, but ultimately decided to put the Corsica project on hold—it was becoming more stressful than enjoyable. As you might have noticed, I haven’t even had time to edit any videos for you yet. Last week, I prepped the house in the Swiss mountains for the upcoming… Read More »fullmoon in sahara

patreon update – 9th august 2019 (sailing again)

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Hey there,We’re back on the water, and I wanted to share some of the highlights from the last few days with you. We ended up staying a bit longer in Sainte-Maxime, waiting for the Mistral to pass. Once it did, we set off with our hand-stitched sails. I’m not sure when—or if—the sails will tear again, but one thing’s for sure: the stitches we did by hand aren’t going anywhere! There’s something satisfying about investing… Read More »patreon update – 9th august 2019 (sailing again)

patreon update – 29th July 2019 (storm proof)

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Hey, We unintentionally put our little wooden boat to the ultimate test in some of the roughest conditions yet! The ocean has been relentless lately, with either massive swells hitting the shore or powerboats sending waves our way, rocking us like crazy. As a result, getting enough sleep to stay energized has been a bit of a challenge. We ended up staying longer than planned in Bandol after finding a spot with minimal swell. Afterward,… Read More »patreon update – 29th July 2019 (storm proof)

patron update – 30th june 2019

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Woohoooo! What a whirlwind of a month it’s been! Even though I didn’t get the chance to update you in real time, I’ve been thinking of you every step of the way. I’ve recorded tons of videos, taken plenty of photos, and had some deeply powerful coaching conversations along the way. The boat is ready and waiting for us in the bay of Bandol (it even survived 100 km/h winds at anchor with just the… Read More »patron update – 30th june 2019