Cycling through the Charente
From the green center of France to the Atlantic coast: 7 days by bike from Angoulême via Cognac to the Ile de Ré
Volcanoes and visions on Lanzarote
An island on the edge of Europe tells stories of extreme adaptation, sustainable vision and human creativity
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 Rochefort transporter bridge
There are only eight of these steel giants left in the world. Where they still run, they are a tourist magnet
Cognac – The elegant one
In Cognac, everything revolves around the famous brandy. Baron de Otard has been producing behind royal walls since 1796
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
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
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?
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
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!
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
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