I grew up in Austria, surrounded by mountains, forests, and the quiet rhythm of small-town life. For the first three decades of my life, those landscapes shaped how I saw the world—through light, distance, and detail. That sense of curiosity eventually drew me beyond familiar horizons, first through medicine, and later through travel and photography.
After completing my medical degree and General Practitioner training in Austria, I moved to Thailand to pursue a Master’s in Tropical Medicine. What began as a professional step soon turned into a lifelong journey across cultures and continents.
In 2009, China became my home. What was meant to be just a short term assignment evolved into a long term commitment, filled with learning, exploration, and a growing sense of belonging. I began as an emergency doctor, later transitioning into a GP and Occupational Health and consulting—work that eventually led me to earn an MBA in International Healthcare Management.
But parallel to my medical career runs another passion: the art of seeing. Over the years, I’ve traveled to all continents—sometimes with a stethoscope, often with a camera. My photography began as a way to document places and people; it has become a way to connect with them. Portraits, fleeting street scenes, the stillness of a landscape at dusk—each frame tells a story of encounter and perspective.
This blog brings those worlds together: medicine, travel, and photography. It’s a visual and written diary of life between cultures—of journeys through Asia and beyond, and of the people and places that continue to shape how I see and understand the world.