Asia is distant and diverse – China and India offer impressive impressions with their mega-metropolises. Thailand, on the other hand, shines with its dream beaches. Discover the diversity of Asia.
A holiday in Thailand needs to be well planned. Whether it’s relaxing on Patong beach or backpacking across the country, you should be clear about what you really need in Southeast Asia before you leave. One worry about a Thailand vacation can be taken away from the outset: If you forget to put something in your suitcase, you can be sure to find it in Bangkok...
For over 400 years, the former Portuguese colony of Macau has shared its semi-autonomous status with Hong Kong, but has its own laid-back charm. The region’s unique Eurasian heritage is evident in many areas: local cuisine (often referred to as one of the earliest fusion cuisines in the world), architecture, customs, and language. And Macau’s historic...
Osaka, the third-largest city in Japan, is home to 2.7 million people in an area of 225.30 square kilometers. The city is located in the Kinki region and is divided into 25 districts. In earlier times, the city was called Naniwa and was the capital of Japan. When visiting Osaka, food and drink fill the stomach, while Osaka’s sights delight the tourist’s...
It gets very hot in summer in Yerevan, the Armenian capital, from which you can see the always snow-capped peaks of the Ararat Mountains in Turkey on a clear day. Down in Yerevan, however, the climate is ideally suited for Mediterranean-style evening city walks. Vegetables, fruit and especially the pomegranate, which is ubiquitous in Armenia, thrive under these...
This country is mysterious, and its capital is exciting. Saudi Arabia is one of those regions on the globe that is often misunderstood. So of course it is nonsense to believe that every Saudi is an oil sheikh. It is true that most of the inhabitants of the metropolis of Riyadh are strict in their faith, but not only the super-rich but also quite normal people live...
If you have chosen the paradisiacal beaches of the Philippines as the destination of your long-distance trip, you can’t avoid Manila. And the holidaymaker enters historic ground in the capital of this island state, because on many corners of Manila you can discover the traces of the former conquerors on closer inspection. Twelve million people live here, and...
Thailand is one of the most beautiful holiday paradises in the world and attracts millions of tourists every year. Even for little money, every holidaymaker can experience Thailand from its most beautiful side. The rich culture and the breathtaking beauty of the landscape invite you to an extended discovery tour of the exotic kingdom. From Bangkok with its impressive...
The paradisiacal island of Palawan is one of the most beautiful islands in the world. Bizarre rock formations, dreamlike, fine sand, white beaches, hidden lagoons, turquoise blue water and a unique flora and fauna, as well as a fascinating underwater world characterize this exotic island paradise. A large part of the island’s area is designated as a protected...
Jerusalem is not only a tourist destination: it is a pilgrimage destination and place of pilgrimage, the center of three world religions. Nowhere else do Judaism, Christianity and Islam live so close together, nowhere else is history and religion so palpable as in Jerusalem. Jewish Jerusalem Jerusalem is the cultural and religious center of Israel and Judaism. The...
Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, is located on the western coast of the Caspian Sea. The city is home to several universities, research institutes and museums. It is also considered an important economic and cultural centre. Baku and the trade in oil Due to its favorable location, the history of the city is significant. It was an important transport hub early on, and...