The Red Island or Île Rouge, as it was once called because of the bright red glowing laterite sand, is one of the 42 granite islands of the Seychelles. It only received its name Curieuse, which means “curious” in German, later from a French researcher who was traveling on the ship of the same name. Although the tranquil island in the Indian Ocean is only...
St. Lucia is heaven on earth. Here you can look forward to an incredible mix of nature and fantastic beaches. Anyone who has ever been to St. Lucia will certainly visit the Caribbean island again. St. Lucia is characterized by picturesque landscapes that can convince with their rich, green color and enchanting nature. Fantastic beaches and a tropical climate all year...
Puerto Rico is the easternmost and smallest island of the Greater Antilles, which also includes Cuba, Jamaica , and Hispaniola . The U.S.-administered country is a destination that is still relatively unknown to Europeans, although it fulfills all the clichés of the Caribbean . However, the port of San Juan, the capital, is visited daily by numerous cruise ships...
Hanover, today’s state capital of Lower Saxony, is also known as the City of Gardens. More than 50% of it consists of publicly accessible green spaces and gardens. Excellent shopping facilities, a vibrant nightlife, numerous sights and a wide range of leisure and local recreation facilities make Hanover a city with a high quality of life. Inhalt Toggle The...
The Swiss city of Zurich combines modern city life with close proximity to nature. Countless events, a popular cultural landscape and a vibrant nightlife characterize the city on the lake. If you are planning a short trip, Zurich is the right place for you. Inhalt Toggle Zurich a city of diversityOld town and lake basinUetliberg – the history of a local...
Many people are particularly familiar with the Costa Brava because it is one of the most popular bathing and beach areas in Europe . But the coastal strip of Catalonia is much more than that. A unique landscape, many great cities nearby and sights wherever you look complete the picture of the real Costa Brava. And while there is little to be said against a holiday in...
Slovenia, which covers just 20,000 square kilometers, is located in southern Europe. It also marks the border with Eastern Europe, as it borders Hungary , and is the northernmost state of the former Republic of Yugoslavia. In the far southwest there is even a small access to the Mediterranean Sea. Despite its size, Slovenia is enormously diverse. On the Adriatic...
Sylt – the queen of the North Sea but also the island of the rich and beautiful. The special charm of the island? Endless white sandy beaches, picturesque dune landscapes, pretty villages with small and large Frisian houses, cosy cafés, well-known star restaurants and lots of North Frisian cordiality. Inhalt Toggle Sylt an island of contrastsThe centre – I want to go...
Melbourne, the capital of the state of Victoria on the south coast of the Australian continent, stands for culture, education and a hip lifestyle. With almost 5 million inhabitants, it is the second largest city on the continent of Australia after Sydney and has a wide range of sights, experiences and impressions in store for its visitors. Since the population is...
Shadow and light, green mosses, strong tree trunks. The rustling of the leaves from last year with every step. The dull sound of the forest floor, which gives way and gently cushions every step. The fresh scent of tree resin, which is particularly abundant in spruce trees – after all, the name spruce comes from the Indo-European “pik”, which means...