64 kilometres from Palma de Mallorca and 16 kilometres from Manacor, the town of Cala Millor is located in the southeast of Mallorca. Translated, the name roughly means “best bay”. With its sheltered coastlines bordering the crystal blue sea, it has an incredible appeal for many holidaymakers. The approximately 5778 inhabitants make Cala Millor a pleasant...
The capital of China can look back on a 3000-year history. Beijing, as Beijing is now increasingly called in Germany, is a metropolis of superlatives. With more than 21 million inhabitants, it is among the top 10 largest cities in the world. Traditional temple complexes, impressive garden architecture and a large number of world cultural sites attract several million...
Wales is located in the southwest of Great Britain and you might think that time has stood still. It is known for its enchanting natural landscapes, countless hills and valleys, rugged coastlines, a total of three national parks, its historic buildings, its Celtic culture, its special Welsh language and the hospitality of the people. The clocks seem to tick more...
The popular seaside resort of Argelès-sur-Mer – Catalan Argelers de la Marenda – is located in the south of France, near the Spanish border, in the Pyrénées-Orientales department. The Massif des Albères mountain range, the easternmost extension of the Spanish-French border mountain range of the Pyrenees, reaches here as far as the Mediterranean Sea. In addition to a...
Mulled wine, grilled sausages or Elisen gingerbread – the city of Nuremberg in the north of Bavaria, more precisely in Middle Franconia, has a lot to offer not only in terms of culinary delights. In 2018, Nuremberg set a new record in the tourism sector with 3.6 million overnight stays. Around 520,000 people live in Bavaria’s second-largest city. With an...
The city of Valletta in Malta was founded in 1566 as a refuge for the wounded during the Crusades of the 16th century. It is located on the northeast coast of the main island between Grand Harbour and Masamxett Harbour, the two largest natural harbours in the Mediterranean. Valletta is the smallest capital of all EU countries, both in terms of area and population...
Fishing holidays in Europe are booming. Understandable, because fishing can be easily combined with a trip. Beautiful destinations for European fishing areas are a dime a dozen: Whether at one of the many Bavarian lakes with a view of the mountains, during a stay on a houseboat or along the Scandinavian fjord landscapes – each region has its own special charm...
With its 55,000 inhabitants, Rethymnon is the third largest city in Crete behind Chania and Heraklion. The town has retained the charm of a small town where life is less hectic, preserves and combines two rare features. It is rare to find an old town steeped in history in the immediate vicinity of a long sandy beach. In the process, it has retained its Venetian and...
“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...