Georgia: From portraits of Joseph Stalin to palm trees on the beach

In the course of my trip around the world, I am in Georgia for the last time. If you want to travel the country, you need a good plan, because all the mountains and valleys worth seeing, wine-growing areas, archaeological sites and the Black Sea coast are far apart. The most convenient way to explore … Read more

Finland: Northern lights make you forget the cold in Lapland

ESeeing the Northern Lights is probably the lifelong dream of many people. The chances are particularly good in wintry northern Finland. At the latest when you return, you will always hear a question: “Did you see her?” One person who knows exactly where to track them down is Thomas Kast. The 45-year-old from Karlsruhe stayed … Read more

Hesse: The hot springs once made Wiesbaden rich

Dhe water from the cooking well is 66 degrees hot and comes straight out of the ground. It gives off a sulphurous smell and tastes accordingly. It’s hard to believe that 150 years ago, Wiesbaden spa guests drank up to four liters of it every day. Back then, health was less important. The motto of … Read more

Island in the Baltic Sea: In winter you get to know Rügen differently

Dhe giant red beeches lost their leaves long ago. Their branches reach far beyond the steep bank in the north-east of Rügen. Some trees are so close to the abyss that it is feared that the next winter storm could endanger them. And it will definitely come. Below, on the flint-strewn beach, there are already … Read more

Vacation in Tanzania: The island of Zanzibar defies Corona

LSmiling violinist Buja Ali plays a cheerful lunchtime concert under a mango tree for around 20 picnic guests. They come from Germany, Poland, the USA and the capital Zanzibar City, which is only a few minutes away by car. Some of them live here, most are on vacation – in the middle of the Corona … Read more

Live webcams: On safari in Africa – from the comfort of your sofa

opinion Live-Webcams On safari in Africa – from the comfort of your sofa Since Corona, many game reserves in South Africa have activated webcams for virtual visitors. On a digital hunt like this, you immediately feel transported to Africa. And one wonders whether such safaris would not be better in the future. Stand: 20.01.2022 | … Read more

Skiing in the Alps: Three ski areas in South Tyrol that are worthwhile

Dhe fastest slope in Ratschings is uphill – with a snowmobile. Landlord Roland Pixner throws it on when the guests of the Flecknerhütte have eaten their Kasnocken and donuts in the warm tiled stove and washed them down with a glass of elderberry liqueur and want to go back to the ski area. Then Roland … Read more

Holiday in Sweden: For locals, Blekinge is the “garden of Sweden”

Massume 3000 square kilometers of landscape with forest and 1000 lakes, sprinkle a few small towns over it and add an archipelago of 800 islands – and the holiday destination is complete! Anyone who thinks of Sweden in Germany usually thinks of Småland, Dalarna or Värmland. But there are other regions in Sweden that are … Read more