The cultural diversity of its peoples shapes the African continent. The Sahara Desert separates the Arab north from the countries of Central Africa, which are plagued by hunger and disasters, as well as the tourist strongholds in South Africa, Namibia, Tanzania and Kenya.
For many of us, the thought of the Seychelles conjures up images of swaying palm trees, white sandy beaches, dreamy weather and crystal clear turquoise waters. That’s exactly what this archipelago in the Indian Ocean has to offer, but that’s not all. Mahé is the largest of the 115 Seychelles islands and home to Victoria, the capital of the Republic of...
She was the last of no more than four women on the Egyptian throne. Cleopatra inspires and fascinates historians and history buffs to this day. After all, it played a major role in numerous historical developments. She was instrumental in the establishment of the Roman Empire. Her life became known to a wide audience centuries ago through the Shakespeare drama...
In recent years, Africa has gradually received the tourist attention it has long deserved. Away from the tourist regions in the north of the continent, there are many beautiful countries with their very own culture and impressive natural treasures, especially in the heart of Africa. Zambia is a good example of this. Unlike Namibia, which has been popular with...
The sky shines like a mystical lapis lazuli, and the snow-capped peaks of the High Atlas shimmer on the distant horizon. Holidaymakers in Morocco rave about the magic of this North African light and the sensuality of the Orient. In the bazaars of the Berber cities it smells of cinnamon and saffron and between the old walls acrobats, snake charmers, shoe shiners and...
There is no question that Namibia is a particularly strong part of the African south. With the endless expanses of the oldest desert in the world, with mountains of sand stretching up to a height of three hundred meters in the monster dunes of Sossusvlei, with the life-threatening region of the Skeleton Coast, with picturesque towns, the game-rich Etosha Pan and with...
It is no coincidence that the Republic of Seychelles is named in the plural in the German language. Because the Seychelles, as it is colloquially abbreviated, is an association of no less than 115 islands. The Seychelles are located in the Indian Ocean and one of the many islands seems more beautiful to visitors than the other. Typical here are the powder-white sandy...
The Île de la Réunion, part of the French Overseas Territory, is one of the most fascinating island worlds in the Indian Ocean in terms of tourism. To the east of the coast of Madagascar, a spectacular natural paradise unfolds, whose green panoramas have their origin in the volcanic activity of the Piton des Neiges. Even today, the central formation shapes the...
Marsa Matrouh is an Egyptian holiday destination that is also very popular among locals, which is located in the very north of the country on the Mediterranean Sea. The capital of Matrouh Governorate, which has a population of about 138,000, has its own international airport, which is located just a few kilometers from the city center. This makes Marsa Matrouh easily...
Spending a holiday in the middle of the Indian Ocean in the Seychelles, which is close to the equator, promises a lot of peace and quiet. The stay there is a special experience, because the time spent on the touristically developed Seychelles islands, for example, Mahé, Praslin and La Digue is due to wonderful weather with constant daytime temperatures (see also the...
The Cape Verde Islands are mountainous. Some holidaymakers have long since discovered them as hiking destinations or have even made them a classic of their outdoor activities. They protrude from the Atlantic Ocean like green-gray dabs and owe their existence to volcanism. Even in ancient times, they were never part of the neighboring African continent. If you go on a...