Georg Berg

Freelance travel journalist and agency photographer for the Alamy photo agency with extensive experience gained through many years of permanent employment as an editor and cameraman at Westdeutscher Rundfunk (WDR).

Volcanoes and visions on Lanzarote

An island on the edge of Europe tells stories of extreme adaptation, sustainable vision and human creativity

Semana Santa – Easter in Cuenca

The Passion of Christ is depicted in elaborately staged processions against a medieval backdrop with meter-high Passion figures

Own the blank page or how to become Photo of the Month

The renowned photo agency Alamy has dedicated its March POTM (Photo of the Month) competition to the theme of Empowered Women at Work. I was very pleased with the result, because the photographer with the most pictures is Georg Berg

Kobra’s remote mural

Almost two hours’ walk from San Marino’s old town, the Brazilian artist Eduardo Kobra has created a monumental mural. The colorful work tells the story of the small republic – if you want to see it, you have to plan some time

Culinary journey through Curaçao

Caribbean cuisine with a Dutch twist reveals surprising things – from exotic flowers to unusual sources of protein

Swinging Old Lady of Curaçao

When the Queen Emma Bridge opens, the historic pontoon bridge glides to the side, giving ships access to the largest natural harbor in the Caribbean. The Swinging Old Lady is more than just a crossing between two parts of the city – she is a lively attraction that has set the rhythm of Willemstad for over 130 years

Street art on weathered walls

In Willemstad, the capital of Curaçao, murals adorn dilapidated facades. They combine historical traces with powerful contemporary art

Curaçao: an island full of color

From the colorful facades in Willemstad to the colorful liqueur – Curaçao shines in color. Behind it lies an eventful history told through murals and art

Paint spraying Rembrandt

On a street in the Hanseatic city of Zwolle behind the Museum de Fundatie, we can’t believe our eyes. A mural on an inconspicuous garage wall blurs the appearance of the contemporary world.

Torre del Gringo Loco

That too is freedom of opinion: when the American president renames the Gulf of Mexico, the imagination knows no bounds

Stalactites below Gozo

While trying to dig a well behind his house, Guzepp Rapa came across a stalactite cave. Today, the geological sensation can be visited

Malta’s ancient megalithic temples

Malta is home to the oldest free-standing buildings. An opportunity to reflect on the origins of human coexistence in the Stone Age

Michigan and heavy industry

160 years ago, strong deflections on a compass needle indicated a large iron ore deposit that brought jobs and prosperity. What remains are cinemas, pubs, cannabis

Joe Biden’s controversial cannibal anecdote

Photo report reveals the spark of truth behind Joe Biden’s hint about his uncle’s whereabouts

Architectural highlight in Tbilisi

The skybridge in the capital of Georgia is known worldwide for its connecting bridges at dizzying heights, but locals love it for something else

Vivian Maier: A life through the viewfinder

A decade ago, experts and the general public were surprised by the impressive photographic work of a previously unknown artist

The grim secret of the Tellerrand stories

I woke up from a terrible nightmare. In it, the authentic Tellerrand stories were just hallucinations of an artificial intelligence, and I was the celebrated sorcerer’s apprentice who is even proud of it [Watch the AI-generated video]

Phone booth for mobile calls

The old telephone booths of the Hotel Waldhaus have been converted into exclusive locations. This is the only place where cell phones may still be used

Georgia’s turbulent history

Persians, Mongols, Turks and Russians wanted to rule over Georgia, whose capital Tbilisi was completely destroyed 26 times. A visit to a self-confident country

Political Street Art in Georgia

The statements on the house walls are striking. Simple statements have the greatest persuasive power. In their entirety, they convey an unfiltered picture of the mood

Through the Caucasus with pack horses

Georgia has a lot of untouched nature and traces of its exciting history. Hiking through Tusheti and Khevsuretia

Rare tulips in Cyprus

Only in a few places in Cyprus the endemic Cypriot tulip grows wild. It can be found only at the end of March

Experience whales in Iceland

There is no whaling in Iceland anymore. Instead, whale watching is booming. The Whale Museum in Húsavík participates in the exploration of the gentle giants

Prison with a great View

The inn of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is picturesquely situated. Nevertheless, the Grenada Richmond Hill is not on any bucket list

The home and the climate

The small village of Lützerath rarely had more than 100 inhabitants. Thanks to climate activists, Lützi has become internationally known and a symbol. Several hundred places in the Rhenish lignite area have already fallen victim to the hunger for energy and the lignite excavators before

Mediterranean oysters

Oysters are a popular appetizer in France. They are hardly filling, low in fat and carbohydrates, but contain many vitamins and minerals.

Hidden object with Cristiano Ronaldo

After the African country of Morocco advanced in the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup against the team of Portugal, I remember a photo I took in Sierra Leone in 2016

Parlez-vous Español, please

Review of the book by Françoise Hauser, in which she describes the differences and similarities of many world languages in an easily understandable way.

Soccer idols on murals

If you love soccer but not the World Cup in Qatar, you might get a lot of enjoyment out of a book by Andy Brassell during your downtime: Football Murals

A marathon for connoisseurs

The run through the vineyards of the Médoc is called the longest marathon in the world. Georg Berg took part and is thrilled by the atmosphere

Mourèze – beautiful and spectacular

In a remarkable landscape of France, the starting point for walks is the village of Mourèze, where you can discover expressive works of art

Pfefferlechner craft brewery

South Tyrol is an ideal growth market for craft beer, because the Italians who like to try it are epicureans. Latest brewing creation is an alcohol-free beer

Footpath to the Moulins-de-la-Foux

On a hike through the gorge of Navacelles to an ancient mill, you casually learn how rural life was a thousand years ago

Palace of the Popes in Avignon

The Gothic Papal Palace of the southern French city of Avignon conveys its historical significance. Exhibitions and events bring culture to life.

Day of the seafarer

On Sailor’s Day, we remember that the art of navigation originated in Polynesia. These boats would have won any regatta not long ago.

Montpellier celebrates

Montpellier wins the French Rugby Championship. The final against Castres was broadcast from Paris for public viewing on the Place de la Comédie.

Trading on top

In Africa, there are hardly any business premises. Saleswomen present their products on their heads. Eye contact with the buyer takes place near the goods.

Spiders on the phone

The older ones of us still remember the smell of the telephone booths. But nowhere do we mourn the cold smell of cigarettes or the jingling of coins.

Sleep day

June 21 is the beginning of summer and – almost sleepy – the day of sleep. Here are photos from Sierra Leone, where temperatures are always very summery.

Dead Zone at Charcoal Fire

The campfire has a magical attraction. It is the place where stories are told and experiences are passed on from generation to generation.

Concealed art

A facade artwork on the subject of migration in Reykjavik was a reminder of a piece of German-Icelandic history. Now it has had to make way for a construction project.

Soundtrack of the Day

In Reykjavik, Herakut reminds us to take every moment seriously. The artists make positive signs of life and thought in dark places of many cities.

Leader Sheep

A breed of guide sheep is bred in Iceland. The information center in Norður-Þingeyjarsýsla district provides information about herding sheep.

The P word

Icelanders have a sense of humor, but caution is still advised. Icelandic ponies may only be called horse in Iceland. Anything else is considered an insult.

The wish stone

The magic of the jasper stone. However, for the desired result, the instructions should be read in full beforehand. Life is not a wishful thinking concert.

Troll or dino?

In Iceland, all exposed rock formations have at least one story. Hvítserkur is said to have been a troll with a fear of Christianity.

Outdoor pool

Icelanders love the outdoor thermal bath. Volcanism has its good and bad sides. The elemental force provides energy, but can also be dangerous.

Under Cover

Iceland has so much geothermal energy that even the sidewalks in the capital Reykjavik are heated geothermally. In winter, this saves having to stand on the sidewalks.

Crazy Reykjavik

If you don’t get depressed in the Icelandic winter, you come up with the craziest ideas. So does the Lady Brewery with a useful slightly sticky label

Geldingadalir

Iceland’s youngest volcano stopped spewing only a few months ago. The lava is jet black and heat still rises from its fissures

Menu for lunch break

A perfect stop in France for anyone on their way south. Café de la Page serves very good food with fresh and local products

Travel for a better world

People from wealthy countries afford themselves the luxury of a trip. In many vacation destinations around the world, people live at subsistence level without a day off a year.

War and energy

Fossil fuels should not be promoted as sustainable and natural gas should not be obtained via pipelines. Independence from despots would be another goal.

People’s Run Hash House Harriers

Hash runs of the Hash House Harriers originated in the British colonies, where its members wanted to neutralize binge drinking through exercise since 1938.

The rich history of Bulgaria

Bulgaria is an exciting country with a lot to discover. The cost of living is based on the Bulgarian income ratios

Beer with best after date

Beer for the patient. The Australian Coopers brewery warns connoisseurs of Sparkling Ales against consuming beer too hastily. One should first wait for the bottle fermentation.

Flamenco in Les-Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer

Every year in May it gets crowded in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer. Roma families make a pilgrimage to Black Sara. Flamenco of the Camargue Gitanos resounds in the narrow streets

Rye bread baking experience

In Erschmatt, rye bread has been baked for centuries as a community event. Once a year, in December, they heat up the old oven in the community center

Zoigl from the community brewhouse Falkenberg

Zoigl from the Upper Palatinate is a beer and is part of Bavaria’s intangible cultural heritage. Report on the brewing process and fermentation in cool rock cellars.

Culinary rarity – Saffron from Switzerland

The most expensive spice in the world does not only grow in the Orient. The southern slopes below the small village of Mund are considered the best growing area for the rare plants

Bougainville: Emergence of a Nation

In 2019, the population of the former German colony of Bougainville voted for independence from Papua New Guinea with a majority of 98 percent.

Pamir stage of the Silk Road

Silk gave it its name. Many things were traded on the Silk Road. The Chinese offered silk to the Kyrgyz in exchange for good horses.

Airplane wreckage deep in the jungle

In the jungle of the Pacific island of Bougainville lies the wreckage of the plane of the Japanese General Yamamoto, who was responsible for the attack on Pearl Harbor

Basel on the Rhine

The Swiss border and trading city of Basel is home to Switzerland’s oldest university, 46 museums and has served as a refuge for many a maverick thinker

Meeting in Papua New Guinea

The island nation of Papua New Guinea is considered the country with the greatest cultural diversity in the world. About Polynesian deep-sea sailors and traces of cannibalism

Caribbean weekend in Grenada

Weekend tip for the Caribbean island of Grenada: conquer the island on a cross-country run on Saturday and get carried away at a gospel service on Sunday

Grenada’s oldest rum manufactory

The Antoine Rivers Manufactory looks just as old as it is. Here you can see the original process for the production of 500 bottles of rum per day.

Brittany Ferries in the Irish Sea

Every trip through Europe sets something against the isolation caused by the Brexit. A ferry founded by Breton farmers carries mainly tourists

Tajikistan’s capital Dushanbe

Dushanbe looks back on a long tradition of trade. The name of the city on the legendary Silk Road means Monday Market.

Unforgettable on Peak Lenin

In 2019, alpinists from Ukraine and Russia only want to conquer Peak Lenin in the Kyrgyz Pamir Mountains. Another encounter has also made a lasting impression

Adventures on the Silk Road

To travel the Silk Road in the footsteps of Marco Polo, you can trust experienced tour operators. Such a trip is nevertheless adventurous

Brittany Ferries and the worlds of the Celts

Brittany Ferries has been transporting agricultural products from Brittany to the British Isles since 1973 and is now particularly used by travelers

Interrail with bike – does it work?

The dream of low-emission travel, where spoke and rail combine seamlessly into a relaxed flow of riding and being ridden, is still far off

Aboriginal history(s)

The Australian Aborigines’ concept of ownership is different from ours. They belong to the land and not vice versa. Their lives are shaped by it.

Jimmy Shu, the best chef in North Australia

Chef Jimmy Shu has had a remarkable culinary career in Australia. Award-winning restaurants and his own television series are testimony to this.

Sri Lanka as a Destination

Sri Lanka is a beautiful country and has recently been at the forefront of tourist popularity. It should stay that way because of the warm-hearted people

In the slowest express of the world

In Sri Lanka, a railroad line was built in 1876 to transport goods cheaply from the highlands of the colony of Ceylon to the port city of Colombo.

Australia for European tourists

Tips to make traveling Down Under a straightforward experience. However, European travelers should be prepared for a few unusual things

Indonesia with mega yacht True North

The Australian luxury yacht anchors in picturesque bays and offers exciting shore excursions and dives in the most biodiverse waters on earth

Wedding – Dragons – Volcanoes

On the Indonesian Sunda Islands we see Komodo dragons, fly over active volcanoes, but do not feel the tsunami that hits the neighboring island of Sulawesi

Outback Floatplane Adventures

In a seaplane we set off from Darwin for the ultimate trip into the outback. Helicopters, airboats and crocodiles await us on the Finniss River

Cresta Palace Hotel in Celerina

Celerina, the place where the Cresta Palace Hotel is located, is not far from Sankt Moritz, but is known as an independent place only in Switzerland

Healing luxury hotel Lenkerhof

Lenk is an insider tip because the place is remote and almost only known in Switzerland. When the road ends you reach the village and the hiking paradise Lenk

Bamurru Plains Lodge

On the former Buffalo Ranch, even the most prominent guests quickly perceive themselves as part of the environment; on foot, on the quad or the propeller boat

Sab Lord, the outback legend

Sab Lord grew up in the far north of Australia in close contact with Aborigines. Today he shows small tour groups the remote places of worship

Australia’s Northern Territory

The Northern Territory is almost four times the size of Germany, but has only 250,000 inhabitants. In the tropical climate there is only rainy season and dry season here

Expedition to giant leatherback turtles

Biosphere Expeditions’ citizen science project researches endangered leatherback sea turtles in Costa Rica. Active vacation and species conservation project.

Star chef Marco Müller in St. Peter-Ording

After much fresh North Sea air at the beach the menu, which prepared the citizens of Berlin 3-star cook Marco Mueller in the Ambassador hotel, promises highest benefit

La Ferme du Vent in Brittany

Beautiful cottages in a former farmstead give city dwellers new energy away from meetings, business meals and mobile permanent availability

Renthof in Kassel – history and zeitgeist

In June 2017, the Renthof Kassel opens as a hotel, restaurant and event location. Throughout the house there are finds that have appeared during renovation

Diamond Rush in Sierra Leone

In Sierra Leone, Pastor Emmanuel Momoh found a 706 carat diamond in the muddy broth of the Woyie River. He shares the proceeds with his country

Vibrant markets in West Africa

Everything is worn on the head in Sierra Leone and sellers do not have to search long, because they make eye contact directly under the goods

Mysterious Sierra Leone

The Mende people live deep in the jungle. Only members of their secret societies can understand the ritual dance of the forest devils

Destination Sierra Leone

After eleven years of civil war and the subsequent Ebola epidemic, the West African country wants to become attractive for international tourists again

Riad Arabesque – Oasis in Fés

There are two types of accommodation in Fez. As an atmospheric alternative to the big star hotels, the riads located in the old town are highly recommended.

Fez, Morocco – Journey to the Middle Ages

There is hardly a large city in the world whose past is so visible. Today, the alleys of the old town still have the same course as 1,000 years ago

The village trutz

On February 27, 2016, the former villagers of Borschemich gathered to cut down the old village linden tree. The last landmark of the village, whose inhabitants had to make way for opencast lignite mining against their will, thus disappears