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.
The Czech Republic is considered a country of healing mineral springs. The three world-famous spa towns of Karlovy Vary, Františkovy Lázně and Mariánské Láznē are also located here. The towns, also known as the West Bohemian Spa Triangle, are located close to each other between the Bohemian Ore Mountains, the Bohemian Forest and the Bohemian Elster Mountains. In the...
Wiesbaden is not only the state capital of the state of Hesse, but also one of the most important spas in all of Europe. The city is part of the Rhine-Main metropolitan region, along with Frankfurt, Darmstadt and Mainz . Almost 300,000 inhabitants live in the second largest town in Hesse. Every year, 11.5 million tourists visit the city. Goldgasse, Landtag and...
The 200-kilometre-long Costa Dorada (“Golden Coast”) in Spain stretches over the coast of the Catalan province of Tarragona between the two cities and municipalities of Vilanova i la Geltrú in the comarca of Garraf and Alcanar in the comarca of Montsià south of the Ebro Delta. This coastal section lies between the only 20-kilometre-long “home...
Even though the British could leave the EU in 2019, many millions of people will continue to be drawn to the English capital London every year. As the centre of a former world empire and a metropolis that was the epicentre of European development for many hundreds of years, culture and history can be experienced up close here. The most diverse eras can be seen in the...
In our five-part series “Mallorca – in the magic of the south”, we draw a comprehensive picture of the popular Spanish Balearic island, provided with a wealth of valuable information and background knowledge. Who has always wanted to know where the most remote corners and villages are? In which neighborhoods are the best tapas bars hidden? Where are the...
Haarlem is the picturesque capital of the province of North Holland. It combines history, culture and charm in a unique mixture. With famous museums, cosy restaurants, picturesque canals and historic facades, Haarlem has everything for a city trip. A walk through history Haarlem’s historic centre is a true open-air museum. Strolling through the narrow streets...
In Porto, it smells of incense and money. In almost every corner you can feel the rule of canons and merchants, while long-established patrician families set the tone. Henry the Navigator was born here. At a historical moment, he acted as the director of world history. However, you will look in vain for feudal palaces. The king left behind neither castle nor castle...
The vital capital of the Catalans is one of the oldest and most modern cities in Spain. Barcelona is a city that never stands still. Life pulsates on the streets and alleys – a cosmopolitan city that combines everything. On the one hand, fast-paced and hip, on the other, extremely charming sights. The Barcelonese have their very own rhythm – perfectly...
Elba belongs to the Tuscany region in Italy and is located about 10 kilometers from the mainland. After Sardinia and Sicily, Elba is the third largest island in Italy. Whether it’s a family holiday, a beach holiday or a hiking holiday – the island of Elba in the Mediterranean Sea with its Mediterranean climate and beautiful bathing bays really has...
Everything is a bit crooked and too small, the atmosphere Mediterranean-loud – light, casual and life-affirming. Cologne is not a chic Micki city, here it is down-to-earth. Churches, pubs, carnival – the three “Cs” have made the city famous. The wealth coupled with piety transformed Cologne into a major construction site immediately after the turn...