Peregrinating around the world, one step at a time!
Dear visitor,
My name is Adrien and I am Swiss digital entrepreneur. I founded in 2018 Cruizador, the 1st Swiss digital motorbike rental platform. But I’m also a dedicated traveler and a sports enthusiast.
For quite some time (over 15 years now), I have started to travel around to discover new places, to meet different people, to challenge my common beliefs, in other terms, to experience the world. Often, I stayed only for a little while. From time to time, I had the chance to stick around for a longer time, either for my academics or for work. But in all cases, I have enjoyed it ever since.
Additionally, I have a passion for photography. I started as a kid in India in 1992 with an analog camera (Nikon), taking pictures for and of the entire family. Since that moment, I have tried to refine my eyes to capture unique moments and to express somehow my creativity, which is, in my opinion, a crucial part in one’s life.
Nonetheless, even if the technology/material have evolved, and my skills improved, the purpose is still the same: trying to capture an instant, an ambiance, a smile and sharing moments, as humans bearing many differences but also embodying shared values!
About 10 years ago, I started blogging to present digitally what my eyes had produced. And the feedbacks I got kind of encouraged me to take it a slightly more professional level and to confront my work to a slightly broader audience. So here I am, with the new website, displaying my portfolio, and the dedicated online print shop where you can, in a few clicks, order made-to-order prints, wish cards and occasionally seasonal items (a.o. calendars).
So I hope you will enjoy it. Don’t hesitate to hit me up with feedbacks/questions. I am always grateful for this!
Cheers & thanks for stopping by!
Adrien
Why Califonzycation?
Where does this name come from?
I’ve had a lot of nicknames in my life. But one that has stuck with me since early childhood is Fonzy.
Then I started taking photographs in a more serious, systematic way during my first extended stay in California in 2008.
Finally, I have an eye for writing. And so I wanted to pay homage to a fictional character, Hank Moody, the main protagonist of a TV show that aired in the late 2000s, Californication.
So when you combine all these elements: California + Fonzy + Californication, you get
Califonzycation
And that name sort of embodies what the main purpose of this blog is: to showcase my photography and write about my adventures around the world.
As simple as that 🙂
Countries
Cities
Continents
blog posts
How do I spend my time now?
Being an entrepreneur certainly is a full time job, especially in the early beginnings, when you have to hustle and multitask day in and day out to make your project strive.
However, photography is a passion of mine that not only combines well with other passions, such as traveling, but also helps me in my daily life; seeing things from different perspectives, approaching problem with a fresh new eye.
So when I’m not behind my laptop (or in-between), you will find me hopping on my motorcycle to go on an adventure, or catching a plane/a train to visit friends or discover new places.
Last but not least, since I’m taking, according to people, decent pictures , I carry out from time-to-time photographic assignments.
Recent Travels
You will find, below, my latest contributions. Feel free to browse my portfolio using the main menu.
Brewing coffee on road trips
Brewing the best coffee whilst road tripping? Now that’s an interesting topic, right? For some of you, “coffee break” means pulling into a restaurant or roadside inn. Ideally on a sunny terrace with a killer view, obviously. But then again, sometimes you find yourself...
Gourmet Getaway in Alsace and the Vosges
We're back with another chapter in our road books, and this time, we’re taking you on a getaway to Alsace and the Vosges, France. From tips, restaurant recommendations, hotels, shopping ideas and places to visit, I've got you covered! Introduction For this little...
End of the road and reflection on 2 months in New Zealand
If you've been reading this blog for a while and are familiar with the structure, you'll know that I always like to take some time to reflect on the adventures and, as a wrap-up, shortlist my favourite pictures. And this post will be no exception. But this trip to the...