Airpunk

Member since October 2020 \ Inactive

#365 147 10

My name is Karl and - like for most people in this place - travelling is an essential part of my life. For budget and geographical reasons, Europe is the main focus of the sites I have visited, but I have been impressed by so many places outside of Europe as well.

The Airpunk name was an old nickname I received in the early 2000s for using unusual travel routes in the early days of low cost flying and sleeping frequently at airports. The nickname itself has been forgotten, but since I have used in in several travel communities, I have sticked with it.

I once set the goal for myself to see at least ten new UNESCO WHS sites each year, but didn't reach the goal every year. As I don't want to treat it like a competition and want to visit the sites properly I handle this pretty flexible. Unsurprisingly, my lowest "score" for years was in the Covid-19 year 2020 with only four new sites (Three German, one French). Hopefully, better and healthier times are just around the corner.

Recent Visits
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    Oct. 21, 2020
    Aachen Cathedral, Abbey and Altenmünster of Lorsch, Abbey of St Gall, Acropolis, Agra Fort ...
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    Jan. 1, 2020
    Extension of Prague WHS, The Karlstejn Castle
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    Jan. 1, 2020
    Thingvellir National Park
Top 10 Missing
  1. Angkor 4.71
  2. Galapagos Islands 4.62
  3. Machu Picchu 4.62
  4. Petra 4.61
  5. Pyramids (Memphis) 4.50
  6. Rapa Nui 4.49
  7. Yellowstone 4.48
  8. Victoria Falls 4.47
  9. Florence 4.46
  10. Tikal National Park 4.46
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About Airpunk

First name
Airpunk
Member since
October 2020
Country of Origin
None
Visits
Rank
#365
WHS
147
Tentative Sites
10
Website Participation
Reviews
4
Ratings
7 1
Photos
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Locations
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Reviews by Airpunk

Thracian tomb of Kazanlak by Airpunk

Thracian tomb of Kazanlak (Inscribed)

Thracian tomb of Kazanlak

The Thracian tomb of Kazanlak was discovered in 1944 when soldiers were digging trenches in order to protect from air raids. They were named an UNESCO world heritage site in …

Keep reading Airpunk 27/10/22
Pilgrimage Church of Wies by Airpunk

Pilgrimage Church of Wies (Inscribed)

Pilgrimage Church of Wies

The Wieskirche is regarded as the pinnacle of Bavarian Rococo architecture and indeed is one of the most beautiful Rococo churches I've ever seen. However, I would rate it only …

Keep reading Airpunk 11/06/21
Jeju by Airpunk

Jeju (Inscribed)

Jeju

The unique volcanic formations and ecosystems on Jeju Island have ensured the place a spot on the list of UNESCO WHS. For those with less expertise in geology or biology, …

Keep reading Airpunk 08/01/21
Wartburg Castle by Airpunk

Wartburg Castle (Inscribed)

Wartburg Castle

In 2020, there were only two smaller windows when I had the money to travel, the time to travel and the possibility to travel with the Covid-19 restrictions in place. …

Keep reading Airpunk 04/01/21