“City of Palaces” – that is the current name Luxor, the ancient pharaoh’s city, whose millennia-old history still fascinates visitors today. Located directly on the Nile and about 500 kilometers south of the capital Cairo , Luxor is the largest city in Upper Egypt. Although it has been renamed more than once, it is still known by the Greek name of...
Hanoi is not only one of many cities in Vietnam (and with a total population of over 90 million, there are plenty of cities, many even with their own airports), no, Hanoi is so much more than that. Hanoi may be much smaller than Ho Chi Minh City (also known as Saigon), but it is much more culturally significant. It is the capital of the country, which is still ruled...
On the edge of the Sahara is the Moroccan city of Ouarzazate, which suddenly appears out of nowhere in the middle of the desert. It is also the capital of the province of the same name. Ouarzazate gained fame above all through his film studios. The city is also known as Morocco’s Hollywood. Inhalt Toggle Ouarzazate – In the middle of a breathtaking desert...
The Greek island of Kos is one of the most popular holiday destinations in all of Greece, and not without reason. Located in the southern Aegean Sea, near Turkey, the island is very sun-drenched and attracts all those who like to relax on the beach. In addition, it is teeming with ancient cultural sites, magnificent viewpoints and picturesque places that invite you...
For many people an absolute dream – to go on holiday once in a lifetime on a paradisiacal island in the middle of the Caribbean. Walk along white sandy beaches, rent a boat in the Caribbean and watch breathtaking sunsets. The ABC Islands, formerly part of the Netherlands Antilles, are located in the middle of the Caribbean Sea off the coast of Venezuela and...
Ireland – that is like a stony green in the vastness of the sea. The writer and Nobel Prize winner Heinrich Böll lived on Achill Island and recorded the impressions of his stay in the “Irish Diary”. Green, be this country, very green. But he didn’t just mean the green of the lush meadows, but also the green of Moses and the colors of the...
Hawaii is much more than just the fiftieth state in the USA. Hawaii is not only separated from the American mainland by the vastness of the Pacific Ocean – this archipelago is a world of its own. With a unique charm and an unbroken appeal among holidaymakers. It is a paradise on hot ground, because in the depths it seethes. These islands are built on the embers...
France is a very tradition-conscious country that offers a lot to discover. The different landscapes of the 13 regions provide plenty of variety. The geographical conditions are so different that nature lovers get their money’s worth. The north of the country has moderate temperatures, while the south has a Mediterranean climate. The eleven largest cities are...
Italy has fascinated as a travel destination for centuries. Whether Lake Garda, Aeolian Islands, Apulia or Venice: Italy inspires with great nature, picturesque lakes, wonderful beaches and cultural highlights that cannot be surpassed. Goethe already praised the country for its lemons. The prince of poets knew what he was writing about. After all, the largest lemons...
When you think of South America, the vastness of Argentina or Brazil usually comes to mind first. Uruguay, on the other hand, is often overshadowed by its famous neighbors. A visit reveals that this does not have to be the case. This small but proud state on the southern bank of the Rio de la Plata and the Atlantic Ocean combines charming colonial towns, stunning...