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 village of Sölden is located in the municipality of the same name in the heart of the Ötztal in Austria. The municipality includes the villages of Gurgl, Heiligkreuz, Vent, Zwieselstein and Sölden. The main town is located at an altitude of 1368 above sea level and is therefore predestined for holidays in summer and winter. The former character of the village as...
Every year in winter, many winter sports enthusiasts are drawn to the Alps in Austria. We have listed some of the most beautiful ski resorts in Austria: Ischgl Around Ischgl , the bear is dancing in winter. There are more than 238 kilometres of downhill runs that are offered and can be used here in the area. There are several mountain railways and lifts that...
Hardly any other part of Central Europe has such a long and interesting history as South Tyrol. You can still see that today. After all, the area belongs to Italy and to one of the most prosperous regions not only of the country itself, but even within the European Union. Until 50 years ago, people lived mainly from agriculture. Today, it is above all the services...
The Tyrolean municipality of Ischgl is a hotspot for winter sports enthusiasts. The former mountain farming village in Austria is a place of longing for many, because fun, action and speed paired with pure luxury beckon here. Ischgl is often referred to as the party metropolis of Tyrolean winter tourism, because especially in winter, the resort shines not only with...
Gudauri is the largest and one of the most popular ski resorts in Georgia. It is located in the Caucasus Mountains between Europe and Asia, 120 km northwest of the capital Tbilisi and about 600 km from the former Olympic city of Sochi. The resort is the highest settlement on the Georgian military road at an altitude of 2,000 m. The season in Gudauri starts in early...
by Rosa Koppelmann (www.consciouslifestyleofmine.com) A place where no cars are allowed to drive, horse-drawn carriages set the pace and the nearest beach is never more than 500 meters away – that’s the North Sea island of Juist! The island is located in the Wadden Sea of Lower Saxony and, with a length of 17 kilometres, is the longest of the East Frisian...
Frankfurt am Main, the largest city in Hesse and the fifth largest in Germany, is a city of contrasts. Tradition meets modernity, culture meets business, cosiness meets busyness. International trade fairs, financial transactions and important cultural events contribute to the cosmopolitan character of the city as well as the convenient and central location in the...
If you only think of picturesque coasts, dreamy places or sun-drenched vineyards when you think of a holiday in Italy, you have never seen the diverse ski resorts of this country. Whether in the Dolomites in South Tyrol, Trentino and Veneto or near the French border in the Aosta Valley and Piedmont as well as in Lombardy, you will find modern facilities and slopes...
What exactly is hidden behind the term Ruhrpott? Many secrets and prejudices are closely related to this term. But it’s actually quite simple, the Ruhr area, also called Revier, Pott, Metropole Ruhr, Ruhrstadt or Rhenish-Westphalian Industrial Area, is with around 5.3 million inhabitants and an area of about 4,435 square kilometers, the largest conurbation in...
High in the Valais Alps, the village of Zermatt lies beneath the incomparable and legendary Matterhorn. This imposing peak is an omnipresent and world-famous sight. There are plenty of photo vantage points around Zermatt and places where you can learn more about the people who conquered the mountain or died trying. There are also numerous other activities around...