Nicosia. City with border experience
The circular city center of Nicosia has had a crack in it since 1964. The Green Line runs through the middle of the winding streets. Border crossings are possible
Travel
Encounters with people and the discovery of regional peculiarities are the focus of our travels. Research often leads us to a second level in the story, providing historical, scientific, social or political insights. If you are just looking for information on a particular destination, you should definitely enter via the countries page. Then everything we have ever written about a country is presented, no matter how absurd, such as the Icelandic leader sheep or the eating habits in the Japanese Kabuki theater.
Neuzelle Monastery. The baroque miracle
Neuzelle Monastery survived raids, fires and entire system changes. The name seems to be the program. An astonishing amount of new things are still being created
Experience whales in Iceland
There is no whaling in Iceland anymore. Instead, whale watching is booming. The Whale Museum in Húsavík participates in the exploration of the gentle giants
Royston Cave – the mysterious cave
Five theories still vie for interpretive authority over the Christian and pagan graffiti in a cave under the sidewalk in the village of Royston near Cambridge
Avignon, the popes and a lot of theater
A visit to the Palais des Papes is worthwhile. The Unesco World Heritage Site offers a vivid look at the time as a papal residence, also thanks to modern museum technology
Hof van Twente on the Overijssel
On a tour of discovery by bike. The gardens of Twente are located just behind Enschede, on the German-Dutch border
Japan can also be Mediterranean
The Setouchi region on Japan’s Inland Sea comprises seven prefectures and is still more of an insider’s tip than a must-see on a trip to Japan.
Kawaii. Oh how cute!
Kawaii is an expression of pop culture in Japan and its superstar Hello Kitty. The fan base is growing as the projection screens for the cute kitten
Travel to Japan possible again
Tourists are welcome in Japan again. Corona pandemic entry restrictions lifted. Latest tips.
Holland and the Hanseatic League
Rich history and plenty of enjoyment – that’s what the nine Dutch Hanseatic cities stand for. From April 2023, the cities will revive the old Hanseatic League.
Digital Detox in Ticino
In the village of Cerentino you can stay in the historic patrician house Cà Vegia, with copper boiler, soapstone stove and without electricity.
Mourèze – beautiful and spectacular
In a remarkable landscape of France, the starting point for walks is the village of Mourèze, where you can discover expressive works of art
