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.
Two kilometers wide, 14 kilometers long, 6,200 inhabitants, 330,000 tourists every year, 2,200 beach chairs! These are the bare figures of the North Sea island of Norderney. But behind it lies an island with a lot of charm and even more tradition. “Norder neye Oog” – that was the original name of this spot on the Frisian doorstep. Which can be...
When the sun sends its first rays over the island, the haze of the early hour hangs over the waters of Samos. Very soon the outlines of the nearby Turkish mainland become recognizable in the east, and there are said to be people on Samos who have heard the crowing of Turkish roosters when the wind blows favorably. Asia is on the doorstep, but the green island on the...
The holiday destination Greece enjoys great popularity among tourists with its extraordinary flair. If you are busy planning your holiday, you should consider a visit to the Greek island of Paros. The island belongs to the Cyclades archipelago in the Aegean Sea and is located in its center west of Naxos. Paros has an area of about 197 square kilometers, which is...
Anyone who has passed the southern periphery of Naples will get closer and closer to their holiday dream. Hardly any other region of Italy has retained its original charm to such an extent as Cilento at the foot of the Apennines with its unique national park, the second largest in the country. It can boast of having been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List...
Since 2009, parts of the Dolomites have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Formed more than 200 million years ago, the spectacular rock formations of gentle mountain meadows, alpine pastures and steeply rising rocks made of dolomite and limestone in between are a true holiday paradise for mountaineers, hikers and winter sports enthusiasts alike. This unique bizarre...
Only about 170 kilometers away from the Adriatic coast is Zagreb, which combines the southern rural flair with Central European culture. The capital of Croatia with almost 804,000 inhabitants offers many sights with a long history and modern facilities as well as parks, which are described in more detail in the following article. Lotrscak Tower The fortified tower...
Anyone who hears the name of the Austrian capital immediately has music in their ears: Mozart, Beethoven, but also Gustav Mahler and Peter Alexander lived and worked in Vienna. Vienna was and is not for nothing the home of many musicians and artists. The vibrant city of Vienna combines the magnificent flair of its imperial history with modern cool. Whether you are...
Forests, glaciers, crystal-clear mountain lakes and a fantastic location in the Upper Engadine Lake District – St. Moritz is Switzerland’s original winter wonderland and the cradle of Alpine tourism. Probably everyone is familiar with the name. Nobles, the rich and beautiful and all those who want to belong have been coming here since 1864. With the high...
When the name Ibiza is mentioned, many people immediately think of its reputation as a party island. But the island, which is located in the Mediterranean, has much more to offer and is not only a destination for hipsters in a party mood. Ibiza has an exciting history and a diverse culture against the backdrop of Spanish serenity. Away from the bars and discos, there...
Limassol is a port city on the southern coast of Cyprus and the second largest city after the capital Nicosia. Limassol is located in the bay of Akrotiri and is an important tourist and economic center. The city took this position especially after the Turkish invasion in 1974 . As a result of the division, the republic lost the touristically important cities of...