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.
On the edge of the Sporades is the island of Alonnisos, a true natural paradise. Unspoilt beaches and a lush landscape characterize the rather unknown island, which looks back on an eventful past. The magic of the destination also lies in the fact that the island is rather sparsely populated and there are only a few small villages apart from the main town of Patitiri...
Vatican City is unique in many ways. Not only that the dwarf state, whose name would actually indicate more to be a city than a state, is the smallest state in the whole world with an area of only 0.44 square kilometers. It is also the only country that has made Latin its official language. In addition, no country in the world has fewer inhabitants than Vatican City...
The Azores island of Pico was named after a 2,351-meter-high volcano. And that’s at least as exciting as it sounds. The second largest island in the Azores with a size of 448 square kilometers captivates with a magical volcanic mountain landscape, tasty locally grown wines and schnapps and a long history as a whaling culture. Several exciting museums on the...
For some, the Black Forest may remind them of a fairytale landscape. The atmosphere in this low mountain range is above all quiet and tranquil. Tourists discover wooded heights and dreamy valley landscapes with waterfalls, rivers and numerous bathing lakes, an ideal destination for hiking enthusiasts. But winter sports fans will not miss out here either. On the...
On the map, the Kingdom of Spain spreads out like a bullskin between neighboring France and Portugal. With its thousands of kilometres of coastline, the country is one of the most popular travel destinations. But beyond the bathing fun in the sunshine and the party hustle and bustle in the tourist hotspots, the big country on the Iberian Peninsula has much more to...
When it comes to fame abroad, Toulouse is somewhat overshadowed by major French cities such as Lyon, Marseille, Paris or Bordeaux. The fourth-largest city in France is not only historically one of the most important cities in the south of France, but also has a long history and a variety of sights to offer. Located deep in the French Languedoc, the Romans have...
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 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...