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.
Lake Orta, in Italian Lago d’Orta, is located in the middle of the Piedmont region in northern Italy. At 18 square kilometers, it is the smallest of the northern Italian lakes, and the area here is sparsely populated. Possibly because of its small size and its neighbour Lake Maggiore, which puts it in the shade, Lake Orta has so far been relatively undiscovered...
With an extension of 67.5 kilometers, Hvar is the longest island in Croatia. It is located just off the Dalmatian coast and is one of the 10 most beautiful islands in the world for many travel experts. One reason is the long coastline, where one picturesque seaside resort follows the next. Inland, a true natural jewel awaits guests: vast lavender fields alternate...
With its prominent proximity to the German border, the beautiful beaches and the somehow familiar culture, South Jutland is already a sought-after destination for many travellers from Germany and Europe. The proximity to Germany makes the journey easy and yet you can experience the small and large wonders of the North Sea in a very special way and immerse yourself a...
Montesquieu, famous French poet, once described Lake Maggiore as the most beautiful place in the world. The 212.5 km² Lake Maggiore is located with three quarters of its area in northern Italy and with one quarter in Switzerland. The lake, which is particularly popular with hikers, campers and holiday home holidaymakers, stretches from the southern Alps to the Po...
With an area of about 31 m², Borkum is about 10 km long and a maximum of 7 km wide. It is the largest of the East Frisian Islands and is the westernmost of all the islands in the chain, with a distance of 12 km from the Dutch coast. The town of Borkum with its approximately 5300 inhabitants is a state-approved North Sea spa and offers a variety of spa facilities. As...
The Azores are a group of islands belonging to Portugal , located in the Atlantic Ocean, just under a two-hour flight from the Portuguese mainland. Pleasant climate, many water sports facilities and wonderful nature make the archipelago a special holiday destination. It stretches over a length of about 500 km and is divided into three groups – northwestern...
Spain has long since established itself as a holiday destination for German guests. But conversely, this also means that it will be difficult to get free rooms spontaneously, especially for the summer. And even then, it’s hard to find a little peace and relaxation. The situation is different in cities such as Chiclana de la Frontera, where the flow of guests is...
Black sand, turquoise blue sea and volcanic landscapes The Aeolian Islands, also known as the Aeolian Islands, are located between 30 kilometers and 80 kilometers north of Sicily in the Tyrrhenian Sea and are a group of islands consisting of a total of seven islands. They are spread over an area of over 115 square kilometers and have almost 14,000 inhabitants. Since...
It’s Nepalese in the Hunsrück. At 360 metres, the second-longest German suspension rope bridge “Geierlay” (since 2017, the Titan RT in the Harz Mountains has been the longest suspension rope bridge in Germany at 483 metres) is modelled on the well-known Nepalese role models, which overcome the deepest gorges there and advance the infrastructure...
Italy is and remains a dream destination, for every taste. Whether you love the mountains, or the sea, whether your heart beats for culinary delights, or whether you like to go on extended sightseeing tours: there is something for everyone. So also for island lovers! Italy has more than 200 islands. Sicily is the largest of them, and looks more like a small state. In...