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.
Lake Constance, which marks the border triangle of Switzerland, Austria and Germany, is a popular destination for holidaymakers. In addition to Constance in the east, Friedrichshafen is also located on the German side of the lake, making it the second largest city in the area. Friedrichshafen belongs to the western side of the lake and thus to the state of Baden...
Portugal has many tourist classics to offer: from Lisbon to the Algarve. The southern European country also convinces with island worlds in the Atlantic, including Madeira and the Azores. But what exactly distinguishes Portugal’s most popular tourist destinations? Lisbon – Portugal’s capital as a travel destination Lisbon, Portuguese capital, unfolds on...
Zakynthos, also known as Zante, is a small island of the Ionian archipelago in Greece with green mountains and blue beaches. The island is only about 40 km long and 20 km wide, so you don’t need many days to explore every corner of the island. What distinguishes the island of Zakynthos from the other Ionian Islands is the presence of sea turtles, which can grow...
More and more holidaymakers are opting for a holiday in Świnoujście at the very top of the north on the island of Usedom. In the seaside resort near the German-Polish border, the tourist infrastructure has improved extremely in recent years. Poland’s largest seaside resort has much more to offer than sun, sea and beach. Of course, the beach is one of the main...
Around 2.6 billion cups of coffee are drunk worldwide every day. The first contact of Europeans with the coffee plant came about through an Italian doctor. He was introduced to the plant on a trip to Africa, and in 1624, the first shipload of coffee arrived in Venice, Italy. This is why Italy is considered the origin of coffee consumption in Europe. And it is...
Germans, and other citizens of the EU, can easily enter many countries around the world with an identity card. For other countries, on the other hand, a special travel document is required for entry, a passport. In addition, there are countries that require a valid visa to enter the country. From the point of view of German citizens, this includes, for example...
The Andalusian city of Antequera is far less well-known than the nearby provincial capital of Malaga. However, for lovers of smaller towns who are interested in culture and also love excursions into the rich nature of southern Spain, Antequera is a real gem and worth more than a small detour. With just under 41,500 inhabitants, the city is manageable and all inner...
In the summer, the exhibition “Dobrna through the ages” was on display in the “two-hundred-year-old spa park of Dobrna (Slovenia). When most people hear the name Dobrna, they first think of health resorts and spa tourism, as Terme Dobrna is considered one of the oldest health resorts in Slovenia today, and spa tourism has made great contributions to...
If you travel to Lech in Austria, you should give up the search for the Arlberg. For he will not find it. These seven letters stand for a region and for a passport. It is exactly 1,793 metres high and connects the provinces of Tyrol and Vorarlberg. Today, the “Arlberg” sees itself as the cradle of skiing and was apparently derived from the Arlen, a bush...
Schladming is located in the upper Enns Valley and is the tourist centre of Upper Styria. The small town has become known above all as a winter sports resort, to which the Alpine Ski World Championships in 1982 and 2013 contributed as well as the Ski World Cup races that regularly take place here. The most famous ski area in Schladming is the local mountain, the...