Fishermen chug out to sea in their boats, tomato pickers harvest delicious fruits, donkeys pull the ploughs through golden-yellow terraced fields in the mountains, between banana trees the gaze is directed at men who gracefully swing their machetes and traffic jams in the streets of Las Palmas – between mountains and ocean: Gran Canaria begins the day. The...
One of the most important winter sports resorts in the whole of Austria is located in Salzburger Land – the holiday destination Zell am See-Kaprun. Surrounded by the Alps, the town, whose roots date back to the Bronze Age, offers a first-class tourism program almost all year round. Winter sports paradise, cosy mountain huts, breathtaking views, family idyll...
If you come to Tenerife , you should not just lie down on the beach and enjoy the sun. The island has beautiful destinations to offer that guarantee an unforgettable and varied holiday. Inhalt Toggle Loro Parque – Welcome to the Realm of Flora & FaunaTeide National Park – a volcano as a starSiam Park – Fun & Adventure in the WaterCueva del...
Although the first Europeans discovered and explored the more than 100 atolls and islands of the five archipelagos in the South Pacific before him, the arrival of the naval officer, navigator and writer Louis Antoine de Bougainville (1729-1811) in Tahiti in April 1786 is considered the birth of the 4,100 km² overseas territory of French Polynesia. Its 118 inhabited...
The small English town of Salisbury is a good 150 km west of London. Known as the capital of the county of Wiltshire, the city of 15,000 inhabitants inspires with its idyllic location. Rural charm meets lively small-town life and important historical sights. It is not for nothing that Salisbury is one of the most beautiful cathedral cities in England. The almost...
If you like it warm and sunny on holiday, Malta is the right place for you. With an average of 300 days of sunshine a year, Malta is way ahead. Surrounded by clear waters, the island attracts millions of tourists every year with its wonderful beaches, delicious food and rich history. These are the most beautiful places in Malta: Inhalt Toggle Valletta – The...
Souks and sunsets: Located on Morocco’s Atlantic coast, Essaouira is a mix of North Africa and the Mediterranean. Surrounded by a city wall of golden stones, bright blues and dazzling house paints mix with flowing djellabas and the smell of spices. Influences from Arabs, Africans, Romans and French merge into a unique atmosphere. Add to that 300 days of...
A charming Buddhist kingdom in the Himalayas, that’s Bhutan! Colonialism passed this country by, because it is quite hidden between the giants China and India. Officially, Bhutan is called Druk Yul, “Land of the Thunder Dragon”. Decades ago, “gross national happiness” was declared the highest state goal. This is not only about material...
In the very south of Portugal, in the multifaceted holiday region of the Algarve, Faro awaits. The city is an important point of reference in the southern Portuguese region. When it comes to the cosmopolitan cities and metropolises of the southern European country, Lisbon and Porto top the list. But Faro is the largest city in the Algarve with about 65,000...
Idyllically situated on the Inn, the Alpine metropolis of Innsbruck already inspires its guests with its enchanting silhouette, in the background of which the impressive Karwendel mountain range stretches towards the sky. The fifth largest city in Austria is known for its historical sights and at the same time the capital Tyrol presents itself as an attractive...