Between July 2022 and July 2023 - after a two-year, Covid-induced delay - I left on a year-long sabbatical. Starting in Medellin, Colombia, my travels took me across large parts of South America. I moved slowly, taking my time to properly explore and roam,

To read the stories behind these pictures, feel free to have a look at my travel blog at travel.beiske.com.

Previously, in April 2008, I quit my job, sold most of my belongings, and left on a world trip - and never looked back. The trip was to last 3 years until March 2011, and it has been the best decision of my life. The pictures here on flickr are my personal memories of this amazing journey.

You can also purchase the book about this trip at Amazon or on iTunes (as well as most other online book retailers).