Why the name “Magic of the Unknown”? It is like in the poem “The road not taken” by Robert Frost. Taking the road less traveled by is maybe the more uncertain choice. The one, which destination you cannot see in the beginning or only as a very blurred vision on the horizon. But it is full of magic and that makes all the difference. I think it is in the unknown, where one can truly find magical moments, encounters and scenes. Having lived in countries, which are not common travel destinations for international tourists, I had the opportunity to meet people from completely different backgrounds than mine, to experience many unexpected situations and to see places of breathtaking beauty. 

The main focus of this blog is India from the perspective of someone living and working in this country without originating from there. India is still often seen as an exotic country, about which only quite unusual things are reported in the foreign media by focusing on aspects very opposite to the life and perceptions in the respective country. But under this layer of exoticism and foreignness, there are people with the same aspirations, dreams and hopes like in every other country. Only focusing on the things different, which of course they do exist, does not help to get a deeper understanding and generate an openness towards other cultures. 

Besides India, this blog is also about the Palestinian Territories, Israel as well as Germany and about life and traveling with Type 1 Diabetes. It aims to empower others to live the life that they dream for themselves and to not let them feel limited by fears about following their dreams and/or by a chronic disease.

So, whether you plan to travel to one of these countries and you would like to learn more about them, whether you look for travel suggestions or you are simply just as passionate about traveling abroad as I am, then you are welcome to my blog!