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Siegfried Zohner and companions on skis in the Alps, 1961

With every Travel Mate I can realise creative projects: books, podcasts, retreats, travel writing.

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Work that lives through and with my Travel Mates.

Desire Lines

Personal letters, only for Travel Mates. Backstage, glimpses, thoughts in the making.

Azaleas in bloom, cypresses and mountains in Parco San Grato, Carona, spring 2026
Our Walk Begins Together
April 29, 2026
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Letters from the studio
The Thousand Voices of the Laughter. On the death of Nando Snozzi
The Thousand Voices of the Laughter. On the death of Nando Snozzi 10 Sep 2026
Avignon 2026: an interview with Compagnia Baccalà
Avignon 2026: an interview with Compagnia Baccalà 16 Aug 2026
Fort-da
Fort-da 2 Aug 2026
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What is Desire Lines?
Desire Lines are personal letters I write exclusively to my Travel Mates. Stories from behind the scenes, glimpses into creative processes, thoughts not yet forged into results. The opposite of social media: personal stories, unpolished.
Why become a Travel Mate?
You join my projects: together we make books, podcasts, newsletters, walks and essays. As a Travel Mate you receive Desire Lines: personal letters, behind-the-scenes stories, glimpses into creative processes. Early access to books and events, and of course privileged invitations to courses and retreats. Your annual contribution of CHF 120 makes this work possible.
Can I read for free?
Sure. The essays, news etc. are freely available. Desire Lines – personal letters and behind-the-scenes stories – are reserved for Travel Mates. Sign up for the Free Notes and you receive all the freely available content by email.
Can I cancel?
Anytime, at the end of the paid year. Write to: studio@zohner.com
Who is the Markus Zohner Arts Company?
My theatre company, founded in 1987 in Lugano. We produce performances, books, newsletters and podcasts. Everything at zohner.com.
Venice to Saint Petersburg – on foot?
Cover: The Rediscovery of the Amber Road
From December 2008 to September 2009. Nine months, twelve countries, 4'000 km along the ancient Amber Road. The book: The Rediscovery of the Amber Road. English edition in preparation.
How can I reach you?
studio@zohner.com
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