If you only think of picturesque coasts, dreamy places or sun-drenched vineyards when you think of a holiday in Italy, you have never seen the diverse ski resorts of this country. Whether in the Dolomites in South Tyrol, Trentino and Veneto or near the French border in the Aosta Valley and Piedmont as well as in Lombardy, you will find modern facilities and slopes...
What exactly is hidden behind the term Ruhrpott? Many secrets and prejudices are closely related to this term. But it’s actually quite simple, the Ruhr area, also called Revier, Pott, Metropole Ruhr, Ruhrstadt or Rhenish-Westphalian Industrial Area, is with around 5.3 million inhabitants and an area of about 4,435 square kilometers, the largest conurbation in...
The increasingly globalized world is opening up opportunities for societies and individuals that not so long ago were considered a futuristic thought experiment. However, humans have already become accustomed to most of the amenities that an open world brings with it. (Air) travel is one of these comforts. It is enough to be equipped with a mobile phone and a credit...
High in the Valais Alps, the village of Zermatt lies beneath the incomparable and legendary Matterhorn. This imposing peak is an omnipresent and world-famous sight. There are plenty of photo vantage points around Zermatt and places where you can learn more about the people who conquered the mountain or died trying. There are also numerous other activities around...
It is with great horror that we see the sad images from Ukraine. We have decided to leave the following article from 2019 unchanged for the time being in order to present the beauty of the city of Kyiv before the outbreak of the war. Our thoughts are with the families on site. Kiev is the capital and largest city in the northern part of Ukraine. Divided by the wide...
Each of us has certainly experienced this situation several times. The long-awaited vacation is only a few days away. Although the anticipation is huge – the last days before departure are very stressful. There are various reasons for this. On the one hand, you think about whether you have thought of everything you need when packing and whether the apartment is well...
In the north of Spain lies the enchanting Basque province of Gipuzkoa. Spectacular beaches, bizarre cliffs, dreamlike cities and culturally attractive places enchant just as much as the mountains and valleys of the Aiako Harria and Aralar nature parks. The romantic landscapes of the province of Gipuzkoa invite you to outdoor activities, while the cities entice you...
“Che boludo!” The word boludo is the second most used word in Argentine Spanish. Literally translated, it means something like -idiot-. Mostly, however, this is used with a friendly undertone, often in combination with che – “che boludo” – and then means “Hey buddy”. Buenos Aires is a colorful, crazy and lovable city in...
Last year, Genoa made negative headlines due to the collapse of the Morandi Bridge. For many visitors who travel on by ferry, it is considered a noisy, dirty port city. But the capital of Liguria does not deserve this verdict. The inhabitants of Genoa call their hometown “La Superba”, the proud one. And rightly so. The city has a lot to offer. The second...
New Orleans is located in the south of the US state of Louisiana – where the Mississippi with its masses of water in the Gulf of Mexico created a mighty delta and where Spanish and French colonial rulers found a suitable location for the founding of a port. From here, they were able to open up the American hinterland via the mighty river and at the same time...