Bull Spider

Bull Spider

After being panicked by some palm-sized spiders during a hike through the adventurous, waterlogged caves of Khao Soc National Park, I encountered this enchanting creature. It was sitting in the middle of a jungle plant and was introduced to me by a Thai as bull …

The Addis Runners

The Addis Runners

Less than a month after the Great Ethiopian Run, Addis Ababa’s national 10K race, the city’s running fanatics are already training again in Meskel Square. That’s probably where they come from: the top Ethiopian athletes I admire every year at the Berlin Marathon. I couldn’t …

Monk Feeding

Monk Feeding

In the morning at seven, the monks of Thaton come to get fed. For the donor of the food, it is an honor to give out the food for free to the begging monks. This honor by giving to other fellow human beings is an …

The Bats of Gunung Mulu

The Bats of Gunung Mulu

As soon as dusk begins, millions of bats stream out of the caves of Gunung Mulu National Park. One afternoon, I walked to a spot in the middle of the dense rainforest from which to observe the incredible spectacle. As I watched the elaborate swarms, …