The Alps in the heart of Europe offer numerous opportunities for winter sports. First and foremost, of course, for alpine sports, i.e. everything that leads down a mountain on skis. But there is also the opportunity for cross-country skiing and other winter sports. Some of the largest and, above all, most attractive ski resorts in the Alps are located on French...
The island of Ithaca, or Ithaki in Greek, is a relatively unknown destination for most visitors, although the name is probably familiar to anyone interested in Greek mythology. Ithaca was the home of Odysseus, the legendary Greek king who took ten years to return home after the end of the Trojan War. His journey is described in one of the epic poems of Greek...
If you are looking for a relaxed beach holiday far away from bed castles and mass tourism, De Haan is the right place for you. The charming seaside resort on the Belgian North Sea coast, about 17 kilometres from Bruges , not only offers an almost endless coastline, but also captivates with its unique flair. This is mainly due to the buildings: you won’t find...
Americas cruises offer travelers the opportunity to discover breathtaking landscapes and exciting cities while enjoying the comfort of a cruise ship. Whether a trip to the Caribbean, along the US East Coast or on the West Coast of America – there is a suitable route for every taste. The cruise industry in the U.S. has evolved a lot over the years, offering a...
The Nuremberg Imperial Castle is located on a small sandstone ridge and overlooks Sebald’s old town and the craftsmen’s quarter of Nuremberg. It forms part of the city fortifications and borders on the Neutorgraben and the Vestnertorgraben. The first written mention of the castle can only be found in documents from 1105, when King Henry V was able to...
When Prince Albert, husband of the British Queen Victoria, visited Jaipur in 1853, the then Maharaja of Rajasthan ordered the city to be painted pink as a sign of hospitality. Since then, today’s capital of Rajasthan in India has also borne the nickname “Pink City”. Especially at dusk, the magnificent facades of the lively old town shine in warm...
Durban – this is the South Africa of a different kind. Anyone who visits the metropolis on the Indian Ocean and strolls through the alleys and streets there is surprised by the high proportion of people with Indian roots. If the official figures are correct, then around 500,000 inhabitants of Indian origin live in this lively port city with its “Golden...
Located in the eastern Mediterranean, Cyprus has long been delighting sun-hungry holidaymakers with its beautiful beaches. But Cyprus has much more to offer than just sun and sea, because the island, which was already settled in the Early Stone Age, is rich in all kinds of really great sights. Inhalt Toggle Island capital Nicosia – two countries united in one...
Tampa Bay, a bay on the Gulf of Mexico, is located on the far west coast of the Florida peninsula. A total of 100 smaller and medium-sized rivers flow into the bay from the surrounding area, where not only nature lovers but also culture lovers get their money’s worth. The big cities of Tampa, Saint Petersburg and Clearwater attract visitors with all kinds of...
Famous islands such as Mallorca, Ibiza, Sardinia, Sicily, Rhodes and Crete are at the top of the list of favourites of Mediterranean destinations for holidaymakers every year. Despite its growing popularity, Cyprus , as the third largest island in the Mediterranean, often remains independent and far underestimated as a holiday hotspot. Because what many friends of...