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Live your Portugal adventure with Picotours

Portugal has long since become a popular destination for tourists from all over the world. This is no wonder, because the country on the Iberian Peninsula exudes great fascination and beauty. The location directly on the Atlantic Ocean characterizes Portugal from a cultural point of view and the fantastic beaches and natural spectacles make the neighboring country of...

With the cruise ship through the Mediterranean

The Mediterranean has always attracted German holidaymakers in droves. A wonderful climate, many different regions and foreign countries attract together with historic cities and great food. In addition to the opportunity to relax on the beach, cruises in the Mediterranean in particular have gained significantly in popularity in recent years. With a cruise, you not...

The Costa Brava: Holidays by the sea are no longer possible

With the crossing of the French-Spanish border La Jonquera, the region of Catalonia begins in the northeast of Spain and the Costa Brava stretches from Roses to Blanes for about 220 kilometers. It is a popular holiday region that has been growing steadily since the 70s. It is not only the Mediterranean climate that attracts holidaymakers again and again. The...

The most popular destinations on the Costa Blanca

The mild Mediterranean climate is considered a great advantage of the Levant in Spain’s southeast. While winter is hesitantly saying goodbye in northern Europe, the sweet and heavy scents of lemon and orange blossom are already settling over the Mediterranean coastal region. Numerous holidaymakers enjoy the beautiful beaches and the tranquil holiday resorts...

Autumn vacation in Egypt 2021 – These are the official Corona and entry rules

Egypt – the land of pharaohs, pyramids and eternal dunes. The impressive history of the country is always worth a trip. Autumn in particular attracts many tourists to the historic cities and endless beaches. Now is the time to apply for the Egypt visa for Germans and to keep an eye on the Corona regulations. Inhalt Toggle Egypt, here I come! – Visa requirements for...

Entry restrictions to the USA lifted from November

After 18 months of inability for nationals from the Schengen area to enter the country due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Swiss citizens will also be able to re-enter the USA from the beginning of November. The prerequisites for this are a complete vaccination against the corona virus, a negative test and an ESTA for Swiss citizens. How exactly the proofs will look like...

The most beautiful sights in Abu Dhabi

For many travel enthusiasts, Abu Dhabi is a particularly dazzling metropolis that combines tradition and modernity. Abu Dhabi is part of the United Arab Emirates and is the largest emirate of the seven emirates. This destination is known as cosmopolitan and modern at the same time. The magical world of the desert alone captivates numerous holidaymakers, because the...

Why there are different currencies in the countries

Although the euro has been around for many years now, and serves as the currency in most countries of the European Union, there are still a variety of currencies around the world. How does this come about and what reasons prevent agreement on a global world currency? After all, this would make a lot of things easier for travellers. For the foreseeable future...

Phoenix – The Hot Heart of the USA

Phoenix, the capital of the “Grand Canyon State” Arizona, is not necessarily one of the top places on the list of the most popular travel destinations for tourists from Europe, because the high temperatures deter many vacationers. It’s true that it’s not exactly chilly, especially during the summer months, but it’s still worth a detour...

Discover many countries on holiday with the comfort of a hotel – cruises make it possible

If you want the all-round service of an all-inclusive hotel on holiday, but want to visit several places or even countries at the same time, you should think about cruises. On the luxuriously equipped ships, no culinary wishes remain unfulfilled, while at the same time shows, cinema, sports and pools are available. Inhalt Toggle Travel to many places in the same...