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Morocco 2017

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A Moroccan legend says that the Erg Chebbi sand dunes near Merzouga were sent by God as a punishment because a wealthy family refused to accommodate a poor woman with her son. Moroccans believe that the dunes piled up outside Merzouga and buried them underneath to teach them a lesson so that they would never refuse to help a tired traveller ever again. © ULLI MAIER & NISA MAIER

Driving through the Dades valley is one of the most scenic drives in the world. © ULLI MAIER & NISA MAIER

The Ben Youssef Madrasa was an Islamic college in Marrakech. It’s the largest madrasa in all of Morocco. © ULLI MAIER & NISA MAIER

A vendor in the streets of Marrakech. © ULLI MAIER & NISA MAIER

Bright-blue buildings and narrow lanes cover Chefchaouen. © ULLI MAIER & NISA MAIER

Chefchaouen is an artsy, blue-washed mountain village that feels like its own world. © ULLI MAIER & NISA MAIER

Camel meat is often available at the local markets and restaurants in Morocco. © ULLI MAIER & NISA MAIER

We stopped at a town called Ait Hani during our road trip and our car was immediately surrounded by children wanting a pen or some sweets. © ULLI MAIER & NISA MAIER

Herbs and spices can be found at every market in Morocco. © ULLI MAIER & NISA MAIER

Donkeys are very important to the locals in Morocco, whether in a small town or in the centre of Marrakech. © ULLI MAIER & NISA MAIER

Ait Ben Haddou is famous because of Hollywood productions like Gladiator or Game of Thrones. But the city itself would be wort a visit, even without the star-factor. © ULLI MAIER & NISA MAIER

With Zagora and Merzouga you’ll find two great gateways for a true Sahara desert experience. The sand dunes near Merzouga fulfill Morocco’s promise as a dream desert destination. © ULLI MAIER & NISA MAIER

The berbers home are the majestic Atlas, the largest mountain range in Africa. Amazing villages are scattered across with burnt-orange rock, occasionally dotted with lush green slopes and surrounded by snow-capped peaks. © ULLI MAIER & NISA MAIER

One of the favourite things to do in Marrakech is to stroll through the ancient medina and the souks that are like a maze hoping to get lost for a while before finding your way home again. © ULLI MAIER & NISA MAIER

When trying your luck with the Erg Chebbi sand dunes, be sure to know what you’re doing, or you’ll end up digging. © ULLI MAIER & NISA MAIER

Chefchaouen is a great place to relax, explore and take day trips to the cool green hills. © ULLI MAIER & NISA MAIER

Tourism has definitely increased in Chefchaouen, yet the balance between ease and authenticity is just right. © ULLI MAIER & NISA MAIER

Deep in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains, the ancient Berbers live on, defying a harsh environment, and remaining loyal to their traditions and way of life in some of the most hard-to-reach parts of the African continent. © ULLI MAIER & NISA MAIER

The beautiful city of Tinghir during sunset. © ULLI MAIER & NISA MAIER

Ben Youssef Medersa still works its charms on visitors. © ULLI MAIER & NISA MAIER

Given Moulay Idriss’ picturesque setting, historic core and national importance, it’s a mystery why more tourists don’t visit. The good news is that its lack of popularity means you can often have the place all to yourself. © ULLI MAIER & NISA MAIER

Marrakech is a vibrant city. And also a colourful one. © ULLI MAIER & NISA MAIER

Women carrying an enormous bundle of hay in the High Atlas Mountains. © ULLI MAIER & NISA MAIER

The dunes of Erg Chebbi reach a height of up to 150 meters in places and altogether it spans an area of 50 kilometers from north to south and up to 5–10 kilometers from east to west. © ULLI MAIER & NISA MAIER

As Austrians, we had to visit ANIMA, one of the most imaginative gardens in the world, designed by André Heller. © ULLI MAIER & NISA MAIER

Atlas Studios is a film studio located near Ouarzazate. Measured by acres, it’s the world’s largest film studio. © ULLI MAIER & NISA MAIER

The mountain passes across the High Atlas Mountains were not only adventurous, but the landscape was simply breathtaking. © ULLI MAIER & NISA MAIER

India 2016

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Prague 2016

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Turkey 2015

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China 2014

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The Guoliang Tunnel Toad in the Taihang Mountains, Henan. © Ulli Maier & Nisa Maier

Portrait of a tribal woman in Duoyishu, Yunnan. © Ulli Maier & Nisa Maier

A caged rooster at a market in Guangzhou. © Ulli Maier & Nisa Maier

Playing a game of Mahjong in the streets of Guangzhou. © Ulli Maier & Nisa Maier

Market scene in Xinjie, Yunnan. © Ulli Maier & Nisa Maier

Playing a game of Mahjong in the streets of Guangzhou. © Ulli Maier & Nisa Maier

Men smoking a pipe in Xinjie, Yunnan. © Ulli Maier & Nisa Maier

Men unloading a truck in Beijing. © Ulli Maier & Nisa Maier

A living crocodile at a market in Guangzhou. © Ulli Maier & Nisa Maier

Skinning a cow in Duoyishu, Yunnan. © Ulli Maier & Nisa Maier

A dead dog at the market in Duoyishu, Yunnan. © Ulli Maier & Nisa Maier

The Great Wall of China near Beijing. © Ulli Maier & Nisa Maier

The Guoliang Tunnel Toad in the Taihang Mountains, Henan. © Ulli Maier & Nisa Maier

A local Chinese smoking a pipe in Duoyishu, Yunnan. © Ulli Maier & Nisa Maier

An old woman in Duoyishu, Yunnan. © Ulli Maier & Nisa Maier

The rice terraces in Duoyishu, Yunnan. © Ulli Maier & Nisa Maier

A skinned rabbit at Huayuan market in Guangzhou. © Ulli Maier & Nisa Maier

Doing some Tai Chi at Liuhuahu park in Guangzhou. © Ulli Maier & Nisa Maier

The city of Xinjie in Yunnan. © Ulli Maier & Nisa Maier

Hong Kong 2014

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View from the rooftop bar Wooloomooloo in Wanchai, Hong Kong. © Ulli Maier & Nisa Maier

At the bird market in Mong Kok, Hong Kong. © Ulli Maier & Nisa Maier

A tram in Wanchai, Hong Kong. © Ulli Maier & Nisa Maier

Yao Matei fish market in Mong Kok, Hong Kong. © Ulli Maier & Nisa Maier

Hong Kong skyline view from the Star Ferry across Victoria Harbour. © Ulli Maier & Nisa Maier

Colourful Mong Kok street life in Hong Kong. © Ulli Maier & Nisa Maier

A Symphony of Lights – Hong Kong’s laser show. © Ulli Maier & Nisa Maier

A man deciding which fish to buy in Goldfish Street, Hong Kong. © Ulli Maier & Nisa Maier

The Umbrella Movement in the Admiralty district, Hong Kong. © Ulli Maier & Nisa Maier

The Umbrella Movement in Mong Kok, Hong Kong. © Ulli Maier & Nisa Maier

Market life at Yoa Matei fresh market in Mong Kok, Hong Kong. © Ulli Maier & Nisa Maier

Goldfish in Goldfish street, Hong Kong. © Ulli Maier & Nisa Maier

Fried duck at Bowrington market in Hong Kong. © Ulli Maier & Nisa Maier

The walk from the Star Ferry pier into Central Hong Kong. © Ulli Maier & Nisa Maier

Sadarghat Port | Dhaka

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The Sampans – the small wooden boats, powered and steered by one oar – are a lifeline in Dhaka, Bangladesh. © Ulli Maier & Nisa Maier

A ferryman taking people across the Buriganga River in his wooden boat. © Ulli Maier & Nisa Maier

Transporting bricks along the Buriganga river and through Sadarghat port in Dhaka. © Ulli Maier & Nisa Maier

A launch ready to depart from Sadarghat port in Dhaka, Bangladesh. © Ulli Maier & Nisa Maier

Waiting for the launch to depart from Sadarghat port in Dhaka, Bangladesh. © Ulli Maier & Nisa Maier

The daily chaos at Sadarghat port in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Ferrymen have to push for position in the queue to pick up passengers. © Ulli Maier & Nisa Maier

It’s busy 24/7 at Sadarghat port in Dhaka, Bangladesh. © Ulli Maier & Nisa Maier

Italy 2014

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Bangladesh 2014

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Portrait of a traveller at the Galachipa launch terminal, Bangladesh. © Ulli Maier & Nisa Maier

Train passing through Dhaka’s shanty town area, Bangladesh. © Ulli Maier & Nisa Maier

Bus transport in Dhaka, Bangladesh. © Ulli Maier & Nisa Maier

Man selling ducks in the streets of Dhaka, Bangladesh. © Ulli Maier & Nisa Maier