Italy is a destination for all the senses: lively cities, beautiful landscapes, culinary delights and, last but not least, world-famous wine. As a wine country, Italy is remarkable in several respects: Italy is one of the most important wine producers in the world and the cradle of Western European viticulture: with the Romans, wine came to Germany and many other...
Charleroi, affectionately called Carolo by its inhabitants, is the third largest city in Belgium with over 202,000 inhabitants. It is located south of Brussels in Wallonia, on the Sambre River. First mentioned in writing in 863, Charleroi combines history, architecture and crafts to create an inspiring sightseeing program. Inhalt Toggle Cradle of the labour movement...
If you dream of paradisiacal, white beaches and a turquoise blue shimmering sea, you will find the perfect destination on the exotic island. Mark Twain said: “First Mauritius was created, then paradise. But paradise was only a copy of Mauritius.” The island offers everything that belongs to an unforgettable beach holiday: first-class hotels, extensive...
On the northern shore of Lake Balaton (Balaton) in western Hungary lies the pretty town of Balatonfüred. In English translation, Balatonfüred means Bad Balaton. The spa town has around 13,000 inhabitants and is located in the centre of the Balaton Riviera. The region of Balatonfüred was settled as early as Roman times. The first documented mention took place in 1211...
White palm-fringed beaches, crystal clear waters with immense biodiversity, impressive limestone cliffs, mild tropical climate: this is Palau. The small state in Micronesia consists of three hundred islands, of which only eleven are inhabited. Inhalt Toggle Palau: a picturesque island worldBuilt on coral reefsPalau’s most famous islandsThe island of...
Nestled in the northwestern Rif Mountains, the enchanting town of Chefchaouen is a dreamlike contrast to the typical Moroccan towns. While other cities in a dreary desert environment attract visitors with their colorful houses, colorful markets and a lively hustle and bustle, Chefchaouen presents itself as a small haven of peace in a uniquely beautiful mountain...
Milwaukee, the largest city in the US state of Wisconsin , has something homely about it. Despite its size with just under 600,000 inhabitants, the water-shaped city, on the western shore of Lake Michigan, can be easily accessed on foot. Visitors will quickly notice Milwaukee’s German heritage: in the 19th century, many German economic refugees and politically...
It gets very hot in summer in Yerevan, the Armenian capital, from which you can see the always snow-capped peaks of the Ararat Mountains in Turkey on a clear day. Down in Yerevan, however, the climate is ideally suited for Mediterranean-style evening city walks. Vegetables, fruit and especially the pomegranate, which is ubiquitous in Armenia, thrive under these...
The Republic of Botswana, also spelled Botswana, is the area with the most elephants in Africa with about 100,000 animals. Despite a total area of 581,730 km², the probability of seeing a herd of elephants is high. In addition to these magnificent animals, giraffes, lions, jackals and warthogs, among others, call this republic home, as do 2.1 million inhabitants. Of...
From the Bay of Lübeck to Usedom, idyllic Baltic Sea resorts and modern Hanseatic cities invite you to a varied holiday. Beautiful villages located directly on the coast have always been integrated here and fit naturally into this magnificent landscape. The small islands in the Baltic Sea exude their own atmosphere of relaxation. Inhalt Toggle Healthy climate on the...