Anyone who wants to know what time it is today reaches into their trouser or jacket pocket and pulls out their mobile phone. And those who still wear a wristwatch on their wrist often only do so because the good piece represents a kind of jewelry for him or her. Sometimes, however, watches are simply an investment, as a quick glance at the “Espace...
In love with the city of Porto and discover a surprisingly historic building in an inconspicuous street. This is spectacular and made us…. four friends from northern Germany and we quickly agreed: we want to awaken this treasure from its slumber. This is MENINA COLINA Guesthouse, a 19th century house located close to the city centre, within walking distance of...
Where good taste is at home – The “Hollerhöfe” – a modern hotel concept near Bayreuth In the Upper Palatinate in the northeast of Bavaria, you can enjoy the good air, a largely unspoilt landscape and tasty fruits of nature. Elisabeth Zintl, innkeeper in Waldeck near Kemnath, for example, has dedicated herself so much to the naturally grown...
For centuries, red, yellow and green were the dominant colors of Macau. They were the symbols of Portugal and they flew as flags in its enclave on China’s doorstep. But at the midnight hour between the 19. and On December 20, 1999, yellow and green disappeared from the cityscape on the Pearl River because Macau was reunited with China . And in their place came...
Germany offers many beautiful places that you should not miss with your motorcycle. Whether you want to spend just a weekend or a longer holiday in Germany, there is hardly a stretch of land that is not suitable for extended motorcycle tours. Where your motorcycle takes you depends primarily on which part of Germany you live in and how much time you have. Shorter...
The Harvest Festival lasts from mid-August to the end of October. In Lungau, one of Salzburg’s five historic districts, it is particularly beautiful at this time. Glittering parties, local delicacies and exciting activities await you. The Lungau comprises 15 picturesque villages and is also one of the sunniest regions in Austria. Especially during the Harvest...
The city of Bologna is one of the oldest and most interesting cities in Italy that is not overrun by international fame. Rome, Milan, Naples , and Florence are among the most popular destinations, and for good reason—but Bologna stands on its own as a center of Italian history and culture. The city is particularly known for its tall towers from the Middle Ages, which...
Reports about spectacular journeys and foreign countries can be found in a wide variety of forms and all media, and the list of travel literature and illustrated travel guides is long. The recently published book by Jantra Friedrich with the title “Mittendrin statt nur dabei” scores as a successful combination of entertaining experience reading and travel...
The coastal city of Benidorm, with a population of just under 70,000, is one of the most popular destinations on Spain’s Costa Blanca. It is located 45 kilometers northeast of the port city of Alicante, and was still a small idyllic fishing village in the 1950s. With the advent of mass tourism, the city grew rapidly. Today, the cityscape is characterized by...
In order to get through the holidays safely and carefree this year, we have to follow some basic Corona rules. In many countries, this includes proof that a so-called “low epidemiological risk” emanates from a person. Put simply, this means that you have to prove that you have either been vaccinated, tested or recovered. In Austria , this is referred to...