Vatican City is unique in many ways. Not only that the dwarf state, whose name would actually indicate more to be a city than a state, is the smallest state in the whole world with an area of only 0.44 square kilometers. It is also the only country that has made Latin its official language. In addition, no country in the world has fewer inhabitants than Vatican City...
The Azores island of Pico was named after a 2,351-meter-high volcano. And that’s at least as exciting as it sounds. The second largest island in the Azores with a size of 448 square kilometers captivates with a magical volcanic mountain landscape, tasty locally grown wines and schnapps and a long history as a whaling culture. Several exciting museums on the...
On the far eastern edge of Canada, directly on the Atlantic Ocean, lies its second smallest province: Nova Scotia. Offshore islands and a peninsula belong to the province, whose capital Halifax is located directly on the Atlantic coast. This means that it can be reached from Frankfurt Airport in barely 7 hours by plane. With less than 400,000 inhabitants, Halifax is...
South Africa owes its attractiveness to its scenic beauty, the breathtaking biodiversity of flora and fauna and, last but not least, the attitude to life of the local population, which can be felt in many places. The landscapes of South Africa have something for every type of holiday: from lonely sandy beaches and bays to lively stretches of beach, from the red...
For some, the Black Forest may remind them of a fairytale landscape. The atmosphere in this low mountain range is above all quiet and tranquil. Tourists discover wooded heights and dreamy valley landscapes with waterfalls, rivers and numerous bathing lakes, an ideal destination for hiking enthusiasts. But winter sports fans will not miss out here either. On the...
On the northeast coast of the rocky Seychelles island of Mahé lies the capital of the island state, which is well worth seeing. Founded in 1778 by French settlers, the city with just 25,000 inhabitants has retained its special charm to this day. After the Anglo-French War in 1814, the British gained control of the Seychelles and in honor of the queen, the city was...
On the map, the Kingdom of Spain spreads out like a bullskin between neighboring France and Portugal. With its thousands of kilometres of coastline, the country is one of the most popular travel destinations. But beyond the bathing fun in the sunshine and the party hustle and bustle in the tourist hotspots, the big country on the Iberian Peninsula has much more to...
When it comes to fame abroad, Toulouse is somewhat overshadowed by major French cities such as Lyon, Marseille, Paris or Bordeaux. The fourth-largest city in France is not only historically one of the most important cities in the south of France, but also has a long history and a variety of sights to offer. Located deep in the French Languedoc, the Romans have...
If you are looking for peace and solitude during your holidays, and want to combine the whole thing with wonderful summer weather and originality, the Cycladic island of Amorgos is the right place for you. There are neither large hotels nor other traces of mass tourism here. Less than 2,000 people live on the island, which is around 38 square kilometres in size. On...
Mexico, the southern neighbor of the USA, is the largest Spanish-speaking country in the world in terms of population. Geographically, it belongs to North America. Mexico is about 10 – 12 hours away from Germany by plane. Inhalt Toggle Some basic data about the countryThe most beautiful vacation spots in MexicoThe Yucatan PeninsulaPlaya del...