The small English town of Salisbury is a good 150 km west of London. Known as the capital of the county of Wiltshire, the city of 15,000 inhabitants inspires with its idyllic location. Rural charm meets lively small-town life and important historical sights. It is not for nothing that Salisbury is one of the most beautiful cathedral cities in England. The almost...
If you like it warm and sunny on holiday, Malta is the right place for you. With an average of 300 days of sunshine a year, Malta is way ahead. Surrounded by clear waters, the island attracts millions of tourists every year with its wonderful beaches, delicious food and rich history. These are the most beautiful places in Malta: Inhalt Toggle Valletta – The...
Souks and sunsets: Located on Morocco’s Atlantic coast, Essaouira is a mix of North Africa and the Mediterranean. Surrounded by a city wall of golden stones, bright blues and dazzling house paints mix with flowing djellabas and the smell of spices. Influences from Arabs, Africans, Romans and French merge into a unique atmosphere. Add to that 300 days of...
A charming Buddhist kingdom in the Himalayas, that’s Bhutan! Colonialism passed this country by, because it is quite hidden between the giants China and India. Officially, Bhutan is called Druk Yul, “Land of the Thunder Dragon”. Decades ago, “gross national happiness” was declared the highest state goal. This is not only about material...
In the very south of Portugal, in the multifaceted holiday region of the Algarve, Faro awaits. The city is an important point of reference in the southern Portuguese region. When it comes to the cosmopolitan cities and metropolises of the southern European country, Lisbon and Porto top the list. But Faro is the largest city in the Algarve with about 65,000...
Idyllically situated on the Inn, the Alpine metropolis of Innsbruck already inspires its guests with its enchanting silhouette, in the background of which the impressive Karwendel mountain range stretches towards the sky. The fifth largest city in Austria is known for its historical sights and at the same time the capital Tyrol presents itself as an attractive...
The town of Kaprun in the Austrian Alps is not only one of the most famous ski regions in Austria, but also a popular backdrop for hikers and excursionists outside the winter months. With impressive nature and of course the perfect backdrop for one or two attempts at winter sports, the region knows how to attract holidaymakers from Europe and all over the world. It...
In the middle of Tuscany lies the Italian provincial capital Siena. It enjoys a reputation as one of the most beautiful cities in the country. Its old town has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995. Its university, founded in 1240, is one of the oldest Italian educational institutions. Inhalt Toggle Siena’s special featuresHow to get to SienaA...
The island of Malta has become one of the most popular German travel destinations in recent years. This has to do not only with the fact that the island was a popular refuge with open borders, especially in times of the pandemic, but also with the fact that the tourist infrastructure here has been massively expanded. The capital Valetta in particular attracts...
“In six days God created the earth – on the seventh day he created Rio de Janeiro. It is the most beautiful city in the world…” There is no shortage of gentle exaggerations among the people of Brazil, even though everyone there knows that no country on our globe can claim to be perfect. And yet: The large country in the south of the...