Confucius already knew: “The journey is the goal.” With every step, the anticipation increases. Is it worth the long journey? What exactly is behind the lost city (Spanish: “Ciudad Perdida”)? A few years ago, the Sierra Nevada in Colombia was still part of the guerrilla zone and thus one of the most dangerous areas in the world. Today, the...
When talking about Schleswig-Holstein and its islands, most people probably think of Sylt, Amrum and other insular North Sea beauties. But island fans can also find what they are looking for off the east coast of the northernmost federal state. Apart from the lock islands in Kiel-Holtenau and the two tiny Warder Islands in the Lemkenhafener Wiek, however, there is...
When you go on holiday, you want to leave a lot behind: work stress, housework, the dreary view from the kitchen window. The farther away all these annoying things are, the better. But there are also a few things you don’t want to miss on holiday. Football fans want to follow their league from the other side of the world, with everything that goes with it. In...
Oman: classic Arabia, men in white robes with turbans, camel caravans in the sandy desert, Bedouins, oases, mosques and, of course, the mighty sultan in his palace. The small Sultanate of Oman fulfills pretty much all the clichés you would expect for a country from the Arabian Nights and offers an excellently developed tourist infrastructure for an average of rather...
Just quickly look for a parking space at the airport and then off you go on your long-awaited vacation? The best parking spaces will already be gone and you will have to pay a price that is way too high. If you don’t want to blow your travel budget while parking at the airport, here are a few tips for you. So you can start your journey completely relaxed...
Fresh mountain air, boundless freedom, pure natural idyll – welcome to the Zillertal. The beautiful town is located in the Alps of Tyrol, one of the nine provinces in the west of Austria. The valley stretches over 47 kilometers and has more than 35,500 inhabitants. The name of the valley comes from the 56-kilometre-long river called “Ziller”. At an...
A journey into the culinary world of South Africa is worthwhile. If you want to save yourself the long flight, you could alternatively visit a South African restaurant . The menu then includes all kinds of delicacies – from scallops to exotic fruits to zebra ham. The desserts also sound tempting and deliciously rich. With three authentic South African desserts...
Emilia-Romagna stretches between the Po, Veneto, Lombardy and the Adriatic Sea. The northern Italian region not only presents itself as an attractive destination with breathtakingly beautiful landscapes, but also enchants with its rich cultural heritage. Vibrant cities meet authentic, small villages, traditions are maintained and historical sights characterize the...
The region around the Montenegrin seaside resort of Budva has not only been a popular holiday destination for several years. The small town on the Adriatic coast is one of the oldest in Montenegro and, according to legend, was founded by the Greek-Phoenician king’s son Cadmus around two and a half thousand years ago. Originally the town was built on an island...
After everything that has happened in the last two years, more of us than ever are looking forward to traveling again and getting away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life for a week or two. Especially for young children, some of whom may not have traveled much, the first family vacation is an important moment to create wonderful memories for life. For the...