Following in the footsteps of Jesse and Céline, the main characters of the movie Before Sunrise, a short city trip to Vienna offered a much-needed escape.
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The impact of COVID-19 has significantly changed our approach to travel – and at the same time gave us the opportunity to rediscover our own countries.
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It seems that most travellers visit Liverpool for two reasons: they are either fans of Liverpool FC or the Beatles. I am neither - but that didn’t stop me from having a marvellous time exploring the city.
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Despite its eventful history, picturesque old town and laid-back energy, Lithuania’s capital Vilnius remains a hidden gem in Europe—but this may change very soon.
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The Baltic Sea islands are a popular holiday destination for Germans, but had never been on my immediate radar before - that is, until last weekend, when my sister and I decided to escape big city life in Berlin for three days and explore the island of Usedom.
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The romantic village seemed to be in a deep slumber; it felt like we had been transported into another time: from the rural church to the old school and the picturesque houses, Rieth exuded a quiet, unassuming charm I have yet to encounter in other places.
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Often referred to as “Pearl of the Adriatic Sea”, Dubrovnik’s well-preserved buildings in its distinctive Old Town radiate historic flair and medieval charm. But since the unparalleled success of HBO show “Game of Thrones”, the surge of tourists flocking to the city has almost become too much to stomach.
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Croatia’s capital Zagreb is a city that brings together the old and the new: located along the Sava River, it boasts stunning buildings, lush parks and is steeped in history, but at the same time radiates a truly vibrant and youthful atmosphere.
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Astana, the new capital of Kazakhstan, is the perfect showpiece for the country’s ambitious goal to become the most important hub in Central Asia over the next years.
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Singapore doesn’t have a soul, many travellers often claim – but they couldn’t be more wrong. The island city-state boasts a rich heritage and a diverse culture; one only needs to find the right places to experience them.
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Once the royal city of the great Mataram kingdom, Solo is still deeply entrenched in its Javanese heritage.
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Dubai is home to a stunning mix of new, often world-leading developments, and old districts and traditions.
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The Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, a 45-minute drive from the city, straddles an area of 225 square kilometers — 4.7 percent of Dubai’s total land area. It was the first national park of the United Arab Emirates, aimed to protect Dubai’s breathtakingly stunning desert habitat.
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It is Johann Wolfgang von Goethe who is first and foremost connected with Weimar, and the profound influence he had on the city is still palpable in every corner.
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As I was standing on the deck of the cruise ship that was taking me around Milford Sound, I overheard one of the passengers saying: “God must have been in a really good mood when he created New Zealand.”
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The Waitaki district, located in the Canterbury and Otago region of New Zealand’s South Island, doesn’t usually rank as a must-see spot in the country, but it is impossible to not be taken aback by its scenery, the genuine kindness of its people, and the many culinary delights.
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“Do you remember the Shire, Mr. Frodo?” he said. “It’ll be spring soon. And the orchards will be in blossom. And the birds will be nesting in the hazel thicket. And they’ll be sowing the summer barley in the lower field ... and eating the first of the strawberries with cream. Do you remember the taste of strawberries?”
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Sitting in a rocking chair on the veranda of my suite, the only thing I could hear was the sound of nature: croaking frogs and rustling leaves and twigs swaying in the breeze.
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During a recent cruise from Bali to Manila, I found myself deposited on the shores of Sandakan, a port city on the island of Borneo in the Malaysian state of Sabah, and couldn’t resist exploring.
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Even 65 years after the catastrophic event, the city of Hiroshima, located near the western end of Japan’s Honshu Island, will always be remembered as the first city in history to fall victim to the atomic bomb.
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