Film & Media
The Loop
One Island, two people, a unique expedition.
A small discovery leads two adventurers to climb the cliffs of their home island and make unexpected discoveries. Their challenge, obstructed by tons of pollution that is swept up the coast every day, marks a shift in perspective and their interaction with our environment.
Education Explorers
In India more than 3 million girls are out of school. Five adventurers set out to get a deeper understanding of the situation by crossing the country in the most unsuitable vehicle.
They drive a motor rickshaw 3000km from south to north to explore the education landscape of the subcontinent. Along the way they encounter drama, make unexpected friendships and learn about the challenges that girls face. A roadmovie with a twist.
Tibetan Dreams
Eastern Tibet is one of the last frontiers of mountaineering. Following the footsteps of famous Japanese explorer Tamotsu Nakamura, the three Austrian adventurers Judith Boess, Gerald Boess and Paul Niel find themselves in China to explore the Gangga mountain range in October 2015.
All three of them have had successful careers but for too long they have ignored their passion for adventure. Venturing into Tibet is not just about climbing and exploring mountains. Along the way they get captivated by the foreign culture, the friendly people and start a new, very personal journey towards their own dreams.
In The Media
Selected Articles:
Hong Kong’s Indiana Jones discusses plastic pollution South China Morning Post
Paul Niel Impact Investor and Adventurer Tatler Asia
Dieser Oesterreicher veraendhert von Hong Kong aus Asien Die Presse
How a US Warplane Shot Down in World War II Is Being Unearthed by Hong Kong Experts and Volunteers Tatler Asia
Hong Kong-based mountaineer scales Everest and Lhotse peaks within 24 hours South China Morning Post
How a US Warplane Shot Down in World War II is Being Unearthed by Hong Kong Experts and Volunteers Tatler Asia
Explore the Unimaginable with Adventurer Paul Niel Hive Life
Oesterreicher kletterund schwimmt um Hong Kong Heute.at
Paul Niel: Mapping the Future Earth.org
Pair’s Guinness World Record for most Unesco World Heritage Sites Visited South China Morning Post
Articles written by Paul South China Morning Post
Podcasts:
Coasteering adventure Paul Niel & Esther Röling #Impact
The Adventure Trail: Paul Niel and his Hong Kong coastal clean-up South China Morning Post
From The Blog
The curse of the mosquito (or being caught out by climate change)
The plan was straightforward: Pack bags, travel to remote valley, hike to virgin peak. Climb! So was the plan for my recent expedition into the remote Naar-Phu valley in Nepal, which came together...
Hiking to Everest Base Camp with a 6yr old & what I learned about the right mindset
Nepal, what a magical country- With delight my thoughts go back to my recent trip to this wonderful country. In April this year I found myself in the Khumbu valley (the area in northern Nepal...
A Mystery in the HK Jungle (finally solved!)
It’s a while that I have posted on my website – and I hope that my dear readers haven’t come to conclusion that procrastination or even early retirement had set into my life. Far from it – let me...
My Heroes
We live in very special times – all over the world specialists, professionals and volunteers are battling to keep our healthcare and the lifes our loves ones alive. One thing the COVID-19 pandemic...
Breaking two World Records on crutches!
This morning the post brought an unexpected surprise: Two certificates acknowledging Esther and myself as new Guinness World Record (GWR) holders. A little summer project – visiting the major...
Taking Action – the Adventure Clean-Up
How far would you go to pick up some trash? Sacrifice your free Sunday? Rappel down a cliff face? Ever since launching the PollutionmapHK.com back in early 2018, there was discussion about what...
“The Loop” – finally launched
Some projects just take longer - just like great wine takes some time to mature, my latest film projecttook way longer then expected to complete. Countless deadlines were missed, scripts rewritten,...
Little Steps (or why recovery is just like an expedition)
Last week was “ground zero day”. The first time my right foot touched the ground since my accident back in December. And while it was just a tiny small step (I still need crutches to take most of my...
Turning bionic
Monday, 17 December 2018 Beautiful blue skies are greeting Esther and me as we hike towards Sharp Peak in Sai Kung Country Park (Hong Kong). I have been fascinated by the peaks steep, rocky West...
What Matters To Me
In 2017, to my total surprise, I was featured in Tatler's Gen T List - according to the magazine the "definitive list of young leaders shaping Asia’s future." Last month the magazine showcased a...