Travel Guides

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…

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…

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…

The German Baltic island Rügen lies off the coast of Mecklenburg Vorpommern. With an area of around 900 square kilometers, Rügen is the largest island in the Federal Republic of Germany. The island has more than 70.000 inhabitants, spread over the many villages of the…

Madrid is the capital of Spain and with more than 3 million inhabitants it is the third largest city in the European Union. Madrid was founded in the 9th century and is today the political, economic and cultural center of the country. Madrid offers a…

With almost 2.63 inhabitants Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan. It is also the most visited city in India after Delhi and Agra. Jaipur is a busy city and especially in the Old Town the streets are full of people, rickshaws, tuk tuks, cows and…

Agra is a city in the state of Uttah Pradesh in the central region of India. The city lies on the banks of the river Yamuna and has more than 1.7 million inhabitants. Agra was the capital of the Mughal Empire from 1526 to 1648…