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One of five beaches on the island of Aix with a view of the two lighthouses / © Photo: Georg Berg

Aix Island: Pebble in the ocean

The small Île d’Aix is rich in history and offers everything that makes a summer day by the sea perfect

The transporter bridge (Pont Transbordeur) was built between 1898 and 1900 by engineer Ferdinand Arnodin to cross the Charente River between Rochefort and Échillais without obstructing shipping traffic. It was officially opened on July 29, 1900 / © Photo: Georg Berg

The Rochefort transporter bridge

There are only eight of these steel giants left in the world. Where they still run, they are a tourist magnet

Tasting glass for cognac in the Baron Otard House at Cognac Castle. Guided tours and tastings combine the history of the château and the beginning of spirits production from the end of the 18th century / © Photo: Georg Berg

Cognac – The elegant one

In Cognac, everything revolves around the famous brandy. Baron de Otard has been producing behind royal walls since 1796

Tasting of "new wine" and white wine matured for 7 months in the outdoor area of the production plant in Marseillan, France. During a tour of the Noilly Prat production facility in Marseillan, the preliminary stages in the production of vermouth are also tasted. Here, the white wines are stored outside. The white wine from the region is stored for over 12 months in old oak barrels and exposed to the elements such as sun and wind. A white wine that has been stored in the courtyard for seven months is strongly influenced in taste by the constant sea breeze. When the new wine is still very sour and astringent / © Photo: Georg Berg

Spirit tourism – Enjoyment while traveling

Spirits with a past entice with perfect house tours. A visit to Noilly Prat, Baron de Otard and the green fairy

Kayak tour on the Lesse past imposing rocks and small pebble beaches / © Photo: Angela Berg

The water worlds of Wallonia

Outdoor fans love the rocky river valleys of the Ardennes. And no matter where you are here – water is never far away

The allotment garden settlement called Rothoffska Koloni in the former Zidadelle of Landskrona / © Photo: Georg Berg

Who invented the oasis behind the picket fence?

It is said that the Swedes invented the suitcase word coolcation to awaken a longing for travel to the cool countries of the north. Now they are also credited with inventing garden colonies. This week, the New York Times devoted a long article to Swedish garden colonies in its “Wellness around the World” section. But who invented them?

Beer garden of the Saint Josseph microbrewery in the Maredsous monastery in Denée / © Photo: Angela Berg

Wallonia: Sacred beer at Bullette

Belgian beer is cult and a world-class export hit. A visit to the Maredsous monastery and the Brasserie Caracole

Shepherd's shovel decorated with flowers at the parade in Wildberg. The small shovel at the lower end of the shepherd's crook performs several practical tasks in the everyday life of a shepherd, such as guiding the flock, throwing clods of earth, signaling the herding dog, taking dung samples, removing plants, cutting out poisonous or troublesome plants. The shepherd's shovel is also a symbol of the shepherd's profession and is often used as a coat of arms / © Photo: Georg Berg

The shepherd’s run in the Black Forest

Barefoot for the crown: The shepherd’s run in Wildberg honors the shepherd’s profession in all its facets – for 300 years now!

Shepherd Queen 2024 Jana Deufel with her older sister Nele, who is already a trained sheep shearer and represents Germany at international competitions / © Photo: Georg Berg

The shepherd queen of Wildberg

From shepherd’s daughter to professional shepherdess: something is happening in the male domain, as the Shepherd Run Days in Wildberg show

Benches from the Schatzalp Davos. The clear, symmetrical structure and the solitary position in nature with a strong orientation towards the valley and view of the mountain panorama emphasize the uniqueness of the building, built between 1898 and 1900 / © Photo: Georg Berg

Thomas Mann was already here

The writer’s 150th birthday is celebrated all over the world. Davos as a source of inspiration for the novel The Magic Mountain joins in

The Swedish classic Köttbollar is celebrated at "Meatballs for the People" in Stockholm's Södermalm district. The meatballs are made from pork, beef, lamb or game and are always served with mashed potatoes and lingonberries / © Photo: Georg Berg

Stockholm food tips

Stockholm is Nordic-maritime with a casual lifestyle and lively gastronomic scene. A stroll from Gamla Stan to Södermalm

A specially constructed walkway, designed by engineer Mirko Paloni, gives visitors an optimal view of the mural / © Photo: Georg Berg

The dual leadership of San Marino

Resilient democracy: they are sworn in again on April 1. The Capitani Regenti hold the oldest existing democratic office in the world

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