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.
Albania is known for its numerous natural treasures and is often referred to as the wild Balkans. But not only the fantastically wild landscapes and the Mediterranean climate are worth a trip, but also the capital Tirana, which is well worth seeing. The vibrant capital attracts not only with an interesting history, but also with a wide range of cultural offerings...
Sicily – this island is without a doubt one of the most beautiful sides of Italy. It is embraced by a sometimes gentle and sometimes wild sea and blessed with an almost permanently serene sky. If you stroll through the ancient city of Syracuse in Sicily with your eyes open, you will embark on a journey into the past and thus into the varied history of this...
There are few places in Germany where beach recreation close to the sea is as directly possible within a big city as in Warnemünde. The Baltic Sea resort is one of the most beautiful and famous districts of the Hanseatic city of Rostock. If you want to combine inner-city sightseeing with coastal flair close to the beach on the Baltic Sea, Warnemünde is the right...
A Mediterranean cruise is a true classic. Nowhere else in the world can you find so many historically significant cities, culturally outstanding sights and fascinating natural wonders close together. A cruise in the Mediterranean is always a journey along the old transport routes back in history to the beginnings of European culture. Odysseus, as Homer described it...
Perugia is not only considered the largest, but also the most beautiful city in Umbria. The old town, located on a 450-metre-high hill, offers a view all the way to the mountain ranges of the Apennines. The city of 150,000 inhabitants is rich in history and presents itself as multifaceted, cosmopolitan and full of charm and character. History at your fingertips The...
The Principality of Liechtenstein is manageable, traditional, cosmopolitan and modern at the same time – just like the people who live here. The sixth smallest country in the world is located on the Rhine, between Vorarlberg, Austria and the Swiss canton of St. Gallen. Eleven municipalities are still subject to a constitutional hereditary monarchy today. The head of...
When talking about Schleswig-Holstein and its islands, most people probably think of Sylt, Amrum and other insular North Sea beauties. But island fans can also find what they are looking for off the east coast of the northernmost federal state. Apart from the lock islands in Kiel-Holtenau and the two tiny Warder Islands in the Lemkenhafener Wiek, however, there is...
Fresh mountain air, boundless freedom, pure natural idyll – welcome to the Zillertal. The beautiful town is located in the Alps of Tyrol, one of the nine provinces in the west of Austria. The valley stretches over 47 kilometers and has more than 35,500 inhabitants. The name of the valley comes from the 56-kilometre-long river called “Ziller”. At an...
Emilia-Romagna stretches between the Po, Veneto, Lombardy and the Adriatic Sea. The northern Italian region not only presents itself as an attractive destination with breathtakingly beautiful landscapes, but also enchants with its rich cultural heritage. Vibrant cities meet authentic, small villages, traditions are maintained and historical sights characterize the...
The region around the Montenegrin seaside resort of Budva has not only been a popular holiday destination for several years. The small town on the Adriatic coast is one of the oldest in Montenegro and, according to legend, was founded by the Greek-Phoenician king’s son Cadmus around two and a half thousand years ago. Originally the town was built on an island...