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.
The island of Ithaca, or Ithaki in Greek, is a relatively unknown destination for most visitors, although the name is probably familiar to anyone interested in Greek mythology. Ithaca was the home of Odysseus, the legendary Greek king who took ten years to return home after the end of the Trojan War. His journey is described in one of the epic poems of Greek...
If you are looking for a relaxed beach holiday far away from bed castles and mass tourism, De Haan is the right place for you. The charming seaside resort on the Belgian North Sea coast, about 17 kilometres from Bruges , not only offers an almost endless coastline, but also captivates with its unique flair. This is mainly due to the buildings: you won’t find...
The Nuremberg Imperial Castle is located on a small sandstone ridge and overlooks Sebald’s old town and the craftsmen’s quarter of Nuremberg. It forms part of the city fortifications and borders on the Neutorgraben and the Vestnertorgraben. The first written mention of the castle can only be found in documents from 1105, when King Henry V was able to...
Located in the eastern Mediterranean, Cyprus has long been delighting sun-hungry holidaymakers with its beautiful beaches. But Cyprus has much more to offer than just sun and sea, because the island, which was already settled in the Early Stone Age, is rich in all kinds of really great sights. Island capital Nicosia – two countries united in one city Nicosia, with...
Famous islands such as Mallorca, Ibiza, Sardinia, Sicily, Rhodes and Crete are at the top of the list of favourites of Mediterranean destinations for holidaymakers every year. Despite its growing popularity, Cyprus , as the third largest island in the Mediterranean, often remains independent and far underestimated as a holiday hotspot. Because what many friends of...
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...