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Hi! I am currently living in Vienna - the capitol of Austria - and travelling has always been one of the greatest fascinations for me. Since I studied geography and environmental science travelling already came with my studies at university as well as with my jobs working 5 years at the German Aerospace Center, DLR, and now working as University Assitant at the Vienna University of Technology. VT is a great forum to share ideas and tips, get to know people from all over the world and maybe find friends abroad, which one might happen to meet one day.
During my studies I have lived in the USA for nearly 2 years. I explored the beautiful Pacific Northwest and many other states. Currently my travelling focusses mainly on Asian countries - especially different provinces of China. So on these pages you can find impressions from my trips in the US and in China, but also some infos on my travels through Iceland, Costa Rica, Sri Lanka, my recent stay in India and also many countries in Europe.

In Arches National Park, Utah, USA

Geomorphology is the science of landscape-shaping by outer forces like water erosion, glacial erosion, wind and temperature changes. It is wonderful to explore regions, where these phenomena lead to fascinating landscapes, like in Utah, USA. Here the National Parks "Arches N.P.", Capitol Reef N.P.", "Canyonlands N.P." and "Bryce N.P. " are definitely worth a vist. Go in the off-season, when tourist numbers are low and the weather is sunny and clear. I was there in November 2004 and it was always around freezing, but great weather. Sometimes the colourful sandstone- and limestone formations are covered with a thin powdery snow frosting - amazingly beautiful!
Furthermore, I like places where the inner forces of the earth give landscape an extraordinary design. Such are places like Iceland, where you can witness active volcanism, geysirs and bubbling mud-pools, find the most colourful rocks, and beautifully smoothened pebbles in milky glacial water or can soak in natural hot springs after a strenuous day of cycling or hiking....

Rainbow at Godafoss, Iceland

I love being around people and spending time with friends. Cities bustling of life and change (like Beijing, Delhi, Colombo or Hong Kong) are great places to learn, watch people, experience history and stroll the streets. However, the most inspirational places for me are the ones, where you are a "tiny bug" within nearly untouched nature (if there is such thing) - no human sounds, no cars, no houses in sight. You truly feel the greatness and power of nature. These waterfalls and mountains, cliffs and valleys will still be there in thousands of years ...For me this picture taken in Iceland recaptures such a wonderful moment.

Intro Updated Oct 29, 2006
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cheesecake17 May 11, 2011 at 4:44 AM Report Abuse

another year another b-day..hope you doing ok..
Laura_Mexico May 11, 2009 at 8:52 AM Report Abuse

Hi, happy birthday!! Best regards from Mexico, cheers! :)
Crystrim May 11, 2007 at 3:54 AM Report Abuse

Hello Claudia, a blessed birthday to you and many many years and returns.. Trimah
traveloturc May 10, 2007 at 11:53 PM Report Abuse

Happy birthday to you from Istanbul/Turkiye .I wish that you realize all your dreams ...good luck
mary2u99 May 10, 2007 at 7:42 PM Report Abuse

Hope you have a wonderful day and Happy Birthday to you.:-)
lambudada Oct 21, 2006 at 3:27 AM Report Abuse

Dear VT friend wishing you a happy day i am also working in same field dealing in geological specimens really it is good thing pls. contact 00 91 94 22 77 9933
etrehumain May 11, 2006 at 2:06 PM Report Abuse

Happy B'day Claudia ! Nice Beijing page (i was there last Christmas). Enjoy your day. Greetings from Montreal.
Ramonq May 11, 2006 at 1:44 AM Report Abuse

Alles Gute zum Geburtstag! Grusse aus Australien!
Mikebond Feb 16, 2006 at 7:44 AM Report Abuse

Hallo Claudia! Ich möchte dir mitteilen, ein europäisches VT Treffen findet vom 5. bis zum 7. Mai in Triest statt.
chbuchie Oct 27, 2005 at 3:15 AM Report Abuse

great travel pages keep travelling ! greetz from Antwerp C