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.
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...
Florence, the capital of Tuscany, is one of the most beautiful and culturally rich cities in Italy. With its stunning architecture, world-famous artwork, and a history that dates back to Roman times, Florence is an essential destination for anyone visiting Italy. The history of Florence Florence was founded by the Romans in 59 BC and developed into one of the most...
With about 554,000 inhabitants, Dublin is not only the largest city in the Republic of Ireland, but also its capital. Its roots go back 2000 years, when the settlement of Eblana was first noted by a Roman cartographer at the current location of Dublin. However, Dublin was not officially founded until around the year 841 by the Vikings, who gave the place the sonorous...
No place in Denmark is more than 50 kilometres from the coast. The sea is everywhere. Swimming in the Baltic Sea today, in the North Sea tomorrow? No problem. The dunes, the rugged west and mild east coasts, forests and rivers, but also the historic villages and the magnificent capital Copenhagen with its futuristic architecture – Denmark is an experience at any time...