Studies show that more than three-quarters of Germans feel stressed and 40% alone suffer from back pain. The good news: There is a way out for the afflicted – holidays and cures in the Gastein Health Region. You can promise a lot, but Gastein keeps its word. The health region has an ace up its sleeve: thermal water from 18 springs, which is enriched with valuable...
40 km long, up to an altitude of over 3,000 metres and with three themed trails as well as the adventure mountains made for a family holiday in summer: this is Gastein im Pongau in the province of Salzburg – close to the border with Germany and in the middle of the Alps. Admittedly, the hike up the highest grass mountain in Europe, the Gamskarkogel at 2,467...
Everyone knows the stories of sporty adventurers who cross the Alps. Conventional hikers admire these achievements and yet never think that they can become part of them. Because that’s not so far-fetched. The Gastein Trail is the ideal introduction to an adventurer’s life. But don’t worry, Gastein is not about pushing your own body to the limit...
Sicily, a paradise surrounded by three seas. This beautiful island is best known for its crystal clear waters, its tasty wines and its majestic volcanoes. During a holiday on the Emerald Isle, a visit to the capital Palermo is an indispensable part. Inhalt Toggle The history of the city of PalermoAttractions in PalermoSpecialities and culinary delights The history of...
Also known as the Rainbow Nation, South Africa at the southern tip of Africa is a country of cultural contrasts. Shaped by numerous cultures that have left their mark in the course of history, African, Dutch, British, French, German or Indian influences can still be discovered today, depending on the region. South Africa’s unique flora and fauna, the different...
Mallorca’s sister island has a lot to offer. Below you will find our list of the most beautiful sights of Menorca. Inhalt Toggle Menorca’s capital MahónHistorical excavation sitesIdyllic old town alleys in CiutadellaThe sacred mountain of Monte ToroCala Galdana Menorca’s capital Mahón You don’t have to look far for sightseeing spots on the...
For many, Atlanta is only a short stopover on the way to another destination in the USA, as the city is home to the largest airport in the world. Atlanta itself also has a variety of sights, museums and activities to offer its visitors, as well as a rich and interesting history. For example, Atlanta is the headquarters of the famous Coca Cola Corporation and the news...
Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean! It is located southwest of the Italian mainland, below the tip of the boot. The island was once formed from a headland that connected Africa and Europe millions of years ago. Sicily is known for its striking vegetation, which it owes to one of the main attractions of the island – the volcano Etna. Well-known cities...
Catania, so the story goes, is a pearl forged from water and fire. For more than two and a half millennia, the metropolis has flourished on the white beaches of the Ionian Sea. The “city under the mountain”, which is what the word Catania actually means, is located at the foot of Mount Etna, the largest volcano on our continent. With its more than 300,000...
Sydney is not the official capital of Australia, but it is the cultural, technological and industrial center of this continent. Founded in 1788, the city is home to only 5 million inhabitants, but the metropolitan region covers about 12,000 square kilometers (about five times the area of the Saarland). Sydney itself only offers an urban big city feeling in the so...