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…
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…