The island of Lombok belongs to the Lesser Sunda Islands and is located east of Bali. Although the island stands in the shadow of its “little sister” Bali, its unspoiled nature and the long white sandy beaches are worth a visit. The fact that Lombok…
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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…
With a population of 22.8 million, Mumbai is the largest city in India and one of the most populated cities in the world. The city is located on India’s central-western coast along the Arabian Sea and is an important port and commercial city. Mumbai is…
Kotor is an old Mediterranean port city at the southeastern end of the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro. The city and its bay surrounded by rugged cliffs are the most visited tourist region of Montenegro. Kotor’s medieval old town is probably the biggest attraction for…
Colombo is the biggest city in Sri Lanka and also a thriving port city that already attracted merchants and sailors from Persia and Africa. Until 1982 Colombo served as the country’s capital, but lost this status to Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, a suburb of Colombo, which…
Cuba, the largest island in the Caribbean, is one of the most pristine countries I’ve ever visited. Cuba belongs to the Greater Antilles and is located in the Western part of the Caribbean. With its more than 2 million inhabitants, Havana is the capital of…
Korcula is a Croatian island in the Adriatic Sea and lies just off the Dalmatian coast. With more than 15.000 inhabitants it is the second most populous Adriatic island after Krk. The easiest way to come to Korcula is by ferry (it takes 3 hours…
Koh Chang is Thailand’s third largest island and can be translated as “Elephant Island”. The name comes not only from the numerous elephants that you’ll find on the island, but also because of its elephant-shaped headland. Koh Chang is just five hours away by van…
Valletta is the capital of Malta and the smallest capital in Europe. The most interesting sights can be found in the historic city center. It is filled with interesting architectural buildings, romantic balconettes and impressive churches. Due to its small size, you can easily explore…
Tokashiki Island is the biggest of the Kerama Islands and is just a 35 minute boat ride away from Okinawa. Tokashiki Island is famous for its crystal clear water and for its great snorkeling conditions. I was staying at Aharen Beach in the south of…
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