Thomas

Mostar is a city in Bosnia-Herzegovina and one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. The city is best known for its beautiful old town and fascinating bridge called Stari Most. Since the city is not very large and most of the sights…

I spent several weeks in India and visited the Indian states Rajasthan, Goa, Karnataka and Maharashtra. Just before flying back to Germany I also explored the beautiful state of Kerala in the south of India. I spent three full days in Kochi, the second largest…

Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates and together with Dubai one of the country’s most visited destinations. Although Dubai has more attractions to offer, Abu Dhabi hast the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, the most beautiful sight of the Emirates. In addition, Abu…

For almost a month I was traveling with my sister and her boyfriend in Iran. In our little car we went over beautiful mountain passes, explored ancient citadels and visited amazing cities. Iran is just a great travel destination. I’ve rarely felt so safe and…

Dresden is the Saxon capital and is also called the Florence of the North. The city on the Elbe is brimming with gorgeous pieces of art and its picturesque old town. During the Second World War, 80 percent of Dresden’s old town was destroyed. These…

London is the capital of England and also the most visited city in Europe. The city was founded more than twenty centuries ago by the Romans and was first called Londinium. It was a large and rich city that was famous for its clean streets,…

Florence is the capital of Tuscany and one of the most beautiful cities in Italy. Florence experienced its heyday in the Renaissance and between the 15th and 16th centuries, the city was the most important cultural and financial center in Europe. For two centuries, the…

Pula is the largest city in Istria and is located in the southwest of Croatia. For tourists that are looking for the sea, Pula offers idyllic rocky and pebble beaches, while culture lovers can discover the ancient treasures of the port city. While you can…

With approximately 3 million inhabitants, Kiev is the capital and the biggest city of Ukraine. The city was founded on the banks of the Dnipro River and  is one of the oldest cities in Eastern Europe. In 1775 Kiev was annexed by the Russian Empire…

Every two years, my French family organizes a big one-week family reunion. Two years ago it took place in the beautiful mountain village of Valloire and this year we spent the week in Brittany at the sea. With a moderate climate, a breathtaking scenery, gastronomic…