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.
If you are looking for peace and solitude during your holidays, and want to combine the whole thing with wonderful summer weather and originality, the Cycladic island of Amorgos is the right place for you. There are neither large hotels nor other traces of mass tourism here. Less than 2,000 people live on the island, which is around 38 square kilometres in size. On...
The fantastic ski area of Les Portes du Soleil is something special: it stretches over two nations! The Alpine region of Les Portes du Soleil is located southeast of Geneva. About half of them are located in the Swiss canton of Valais, the other half in the French department of Haute Savoie (Haute-Savoie). The most important resorts in the Swiss part of the ski area...
The Algarve is by far the most popular holiday region in Portugal in the German-speaking world. When you think of Portugal, you often think of the picturesque beaches, romantic fishing villages and rugged cliffs. And indeed, the Algarve keeps its promises. The more than 200-kilometre-long coastline attracts tourists with its sandy beaches and fascinating flora and...
If you want to spend your summer holidays in the mountains, Livigno is one of the ideal destinations. Livigno is part of the mountain municipality of Alta Valtellina, which is made up of 6 municipalities including: Bormio, Sondalo, Valdidentro, Valdisotto and Valfurva. It is the perfect place for mountain lovers and for those who want to relax in the cool air and...
Those who fly to the archipelago of the Azores , which is part of Portugal, usually visit several islands. Under no circumstances should you miss the almost 234 square kilometre island of São Jorge, which would be called Saint George in English. Once upon a time, apart from local guests, it was mainly surfers who got lost here. This is no wonder, because São Jorge...
Almost circular, furrowed from the core of gorges, the third smallest island of the Canary Islands lies in the Atlantic Ocean and attracts with its untouched nature. Banana plantations, palm groves, a simple rural way of life and the 1970s of the hippies, who once discovered the archipelago for themselves, still characterize the Canary Island of La Gomera today. The...
Whether culture, nature or culinary specialties – Austria has much more to offer than some might think. Get to know the most picturesque holiday destinations in Austria and plan your next trip. The Tannheim Valley inspires connoisseurs and athletes One valley – countless possibilities. Anyone who has ever been to the Austrian valley near the German border...
France can boast countless destinations of longing. Whether culture and savoir-vivre in the metropolises such as Paris, Marseille or Lyon or picturesque landscapes such as Provence or the Camargue – every traveller gets their money’s worth here. Connoisseurs will feel like God in France when it comes to wine and cheese and, last but not least, the...
For a holiday by the sea in Italy or for cycling and hiking in Austria? If you can’t decide on a destination at this point in your holiday planning, let me tell you: In South Tyrol there are almost both (except for the sea). South Tyrol is located in Italy, but not by the sea. So if you need the element of water to be able to relax on holiday, you could take a...
The Portuguese archipelago of the Azores is considered particularly attractive. Among the most picturesque islands is the fifth largest island, Faial, also known as Ilha Azul (Blue Island). The island got its affectionate nickname because of the blue blossoms of the hydrangea hedges that characterize the island. From the sophisticated island capital to the beautiful...