Travel in Europe is still in vogue and the respective destinations enjoy numerous facets. They range from the mystical regions of Iceland to the idyllic islands of the Greek Cyclades. Spain, Portugal with the Azores, Italy and France are among the preferred countries.
[mapsvg id=”3388″] Together with Cape Verde, the Azores, the Madeira Archipelago and the uninhabited islands of Selvagens, the eight Canary Islands are part of the geographical region of Macaronesia. The special thing about the popular Spanish holiday islands, which line up west off the coast of Morocco , is their volcanic origin, with each island having...
The world-famous winter sports resort of Garmisch Partenkirchen is a regional centre in Bavaria with about 27,000 inhabitants. Nestled in the enchanting alpine world, Garmisch Partenkrichen offers optimal conditions for winter sports at an altitude of 708 m. For this reason, this top travel destination has been a valued tourist hotspot of the international winter...
All year round, Lake Como is a charming destination for those who love nature and still don’t want to miss out on luxury. A pleasant Mediterranean climate, a magnificent mountain backdrop, characteristic villages and luxurious villas characterize the region around Lake Como. Fascinating destination in the north of Italy With an area of 146 km², Lake Como...
London – Loud, antique, kitschy, wild. With about 20 million foreign tourists, it is the most visited city in the world, a state-of-the-art metropolis with old traditions, home to nine million inhabitants, 140 billionaires and the Queen. Exciting, wonderful, exhausting and somehow unfathomable … London – The Center of Time Some visitors start their visit to...
The answer is: both! Oslo is – what few people know – Europe’s largest capital in terms of area and Scandinavia’s oldest capital. Norway’s seat of government is also the Green Capital 2019. Above all, Oslo is wonderfully located, directly on the Oslo Fjord between forests, lakes and the sea. No wonder that the approximately 640,000...
Filzmoos’ legend begins with the sound of a bell. When they searched for the origin of the sound, two shepherds found a carved statue of Jesus as a child, dressed in magnificent robes, standing on a tree stump. In his hands the figure held a globe and a bell. It stood there in the middle of nowhere on a tree stump and had raised its bell-bearing hand in...
Narrow bays and lonely beaches, a paradise for water sports enthusiasts The southeast of Mallorca is undoubtedly the most graceful region of the island. A magical holiday route connects beaches and picture-book harbours with impressive caves. The coast with its turquoise blue sea, white sandy beaches lined with pine trees and whitewashed houses forms the cheerful...
Mykonos belongs to the Cyclades archipelago and is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the Mediterranean region. The island is known as a party stronghold or the Ibiza of Greece and is a popular destination for homosexuals, celebrities and the super-rich. All this is exclusive to the high season during the months of July and August, when the party-loving...
Over the centuries, long before the Internet or travel guides existed, Paris has earned a reputation as the most beautiful city in the world. No wonder: Divided only by the Seine, the French capital offers everything lovers of art, gastronomy, architecture and culture could wish for. Even today, it is considered a center for lovers, for people from all over the world...
Why Fuerteventura? It’s not love at first sight. Once upon a time, Spanish rulers banished unpleasant contemporaries to the second largest island of the Canary Islands in Spain. Admittedly, at first glance the island seems a bit barren, not very varied, many sights do not seem spectacular and then this wind… It’s worth taking a second look. Look and...