Butchart Gardens, Victoria, British Columbia, Kanada Between 1900 and 1920, Robert and Jennie Butchart created from a limestone quarry this eye candy. Today Buchart Gardens extends over… Read more “North America’s most favorite garden”
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The colors of Wyoming, USA
Grand-Teton-Nationalpark in Wyoming, USA The rocky glacier peaks of the Grand Teton National Park tower steeply out of the Jackson Hole Valley. These untouched landscapes are one… Read more “The colors of Wyoming, USA”
A view from Table Mountain in South Africa
The Table Mountain rises 1’087 meters above Cape Town and offers a wide panorama view of the city, the mountains, the sea and unspoiled South African wilderness.… Read more “A view from Table Mountain in South Africa”
Kirstenbosch in South Africa
When I stayed in South Africa for two weeks in August 2017, I have been to a wonderful place in the neighbourhood of Cape Town and I need… Read more “Kirstenbosch in South Africa”
The old town of Graz in Austria
The second largest city of Austria is famous for its six universities, including the University of Graz, which was found in 1585. The wonderful medieval architecture of… Read more “The old town of Graz in Austria”
Madagaskar – Masoala National Park
Madagascar’s largest national park – Masoala National Park, with an area of 2’400 km2, can be reached only by boat or by a multi-day trekking. This park… Read more “Madagaskar – Masoala National Park”
These things will surprise you abroad
INDIA You have to take off shoes in a temple and wear them in a plastic bag (provided at the entry of the temple). If you want… Read more “These things will surprise you abroad”
Gdańsk – The pearl of polish tourism
Gdańsk was built in the 13th and 14th centuries as the largest city in Poland and one of the richest districts of the Hanseatic League. Reger trade… Read more “Gdańsk – The pearl of polish tourism”
On the path of Freddy Mercury in Zanzibar
It’s December 2013 and the first snow has arrived in Winterthur, Switzerland. Its one of the colder winters in Switzerland with a thick snow layer on my… Read more “On the path of Freddy Mercury in Zanzibar”
The most celebrated bar in Milano, Italy
Camparino in Galleria At the Piazza del Duomo entrance to Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is Milan’s most celebrated bar. Know until recently as Zucca, it’s been there… Read more “The most celebrated bar in Milano, Italy”
Hiking in the Swiss Alps – Engelberg-Titilis
Engelberg-Titlis is the largest winter and summer holiday destination in central Switzerland, located near my favorite Swiss city Lucerne. The cute little village with the famous monastery… Read more “Hiking in the Swiss Alps – Engelberg-Titilis”
Hotel Sina the Gray in Milano, Italy
If you ask any European for the city of fashion, shopping, and the best coffee in the world, many will reply “Go to Milan!”. This Italian city has a lot… Read more “Hotel Sina the Gray in Milano, Italy”
How to fall in love with Morocco?
Traveling through Morocco was magical but sometimes rainy. My two weeks in Morocco were very exciting, full of friendly people, interesting culture facts, unbelievable pretty architecture, tasty… Read more “How to fall in love with Morocco?”
Blue vibes in Chefchaouen, Morocco
The blue buildings and it’s location in the beautiful Moroccan mountains make Chefchaouen a popular day trip from Tangier. However, this wasn’t always so easy: after the… Read more “Blue vibes in Chefchaouen, Morocco”
A secret paradise – Costa Rica
Pura vida, mae! This means “Hello mate” and is a good start to make friends in Costa Rica. This beautiful place in Central America, where you can… Read more “A secret paradise – Costa Rica”