Montenegro (Crna Gora – Black Mountains) may be the smallest republic to emerge from the former Yugoslavia, but it is also one of the most diverse holiday destinations in Europe. Away from the mass tourism of many Mediterranean holiday regions, Montenegro surprises with wonderfully rustic forests, a quiet mountain world, cozy mountain villages, mountain lakes and...
Laos – The narrow, elongated country is practically “wedged” between Thailand and Vietnam. Tourism here is not (yet) as pronounced as in most neighboring countries. One reason for this could be that Laos has no access to the sea and therefore a beach holiday is not feasible for many travellers. However, if you decide not to travel here because of this...
Papua New Guinea is the eastern part of the island of New Guinea, the second largest island in the world. The West belongs to Indonesia. In total, Papua New Guinea consists of 600 other smaller islands in addition to the main island. This includes the Bismarck Chip, New Britain and New Ireland. Papua New Guinea is above all a very natural, original island state...
While Europeans on the Balearic Islands or Canary Islands enjoy good offers and the summer heat year after year, the Japanese are drawn to a completely different group of islands. The Okinawa Islands are not only the vacation paradise of the Japanese population, they have also become an insider tip for Western vacationers in recent years. Here, the opportunity for a...
Latvia, together with its neighbours Estonia and Lithuania, is located in the 175,000 km² northeastern European region of the Baltic States on the Baltic Sea coast. With an area of just over 64,500 km², the second largest of the three Baltic states currently has almost two million inhabitants in nine so-called “republic cities” and a total of 110...
“Menorca resembles a huge broad bean in its outline” – the island geographer Paul Falot once jokingly remarked. We now have a picture of an island that appears with fundamentally different sides. Fjords that mill deep into the interior characterize the north. Rugged rocks plunge dramatically into the sea. Its high steep slopes defy the waves on the 220...
The Camino de Santiago, one of the most famous pilgrimage routes, attracts countless people from all nations every year. The trail inspires with its impressive landscape, the high level of individuality and, of course, the exciting history all along the line. It is not without reason that more than 446,000 people made pilgrimages on the Way of St. James in 2023...
If you are looking for a new travel bag, you often resolve to pay attention to “everything”. But what does this “everything” actually mean? And what factors become important when it comes to creating the basis for more comfort with the right piece of luggage? What is certain is that the demands around everyday objects of this kind have changed...
Mallorca, the largest island of the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. The island offers a breathtaking variety of landscapes, beaches, cultural sights and culinary delights. Here is a detailed description of the most famous holiday resorts in Mallorca, including their beaches, attractions, restaurants...
UV radiation (ultraviolet radiation) is a form of electromagnetic radiation emitted by the sun. While it is invisible to the human eye, it can have a significant impact on health. Especially on summer vacation, when you spend a lot of time outdoors, it is important to be aware of the dangers of UV radiation and to take appropriate protective measures. In the...