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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.

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.

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Kawaii is what the Japanese call their penchant for cuteness. There are trains in the popular Hello Ktty design / © Photo: Georg Berg

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

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After the typhoon. Window cleaner exposes Mount Fuji / © Photo: Georg Berg

Travel to Japan possible again

Tourists are welcome in Japan again. Corona pandemic entry restrictions lifted. Latest tips.

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The oldest weighing house in the Netherlands from 1528 stands on the square De Brink. The city scales had a great importance for the commercial life. Under the supervision of the city authorities, merchants had to have their goods weighed. The taxes and tolls contributed to the wealth of Deventer / © Photo: Georg Berg

Holland and the Hanseatic

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.

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In Cerentino, you can stay in the lavishly renovated historic patrician house Cà Vegia, with centuries-old original furniture but no electricity. The sink is located in front of the entrance door, Circolo della Rovana, Switzerland / © Photo: Georg Berg

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.

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200 inhabitants live in Mourèze, on a natural fortress / © Photo: Georg Berg

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

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Les Moulins de la Foux near Navacelles, France. According to a foundation charter, the origin of these bridges dates back to 1097 / © Photo: Georg Berg

Footpath to the Moulins-de-la-Foux

On a hike through the gorge of Navacelles to an ancient mill, you casually learn how rural life was a thousand years ago

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In Avignon, Brazilian photographer Sebastião Salgado exhibits his photos on the theme of Amazonia in the Palace of the Popes / © Photo: Georg Berg

Palace of the Popes in Avignon

The Gothic Papal Palace of the southern French city of Avignon conveys its historical significance. Exhibitions and events bring culture to life.

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The freshly asphalted streets contrast with the dilapidated facades in Varosha, northern Cyprus / © Photo: Georg Berg

Varosha ghost town

The tourist stronghold on the Mediterranean has been a restricted military area since 1974 and the buildings have fallen into disrepair. A touching experience, because war is once again a reality in Europe

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Here stands the sea god Manannan Mac Lir and of course you stop at such a place, no matter how windy it is. Gortmore is a stunning viewpoint on the Bishop's Road in Northern Ireland and is part of the Causeway Coastal Route. On a clear day, you can see all the way to Donegal and the islands of Islay and Jura on the west coast of Scotland. How fortunate that the sea god put a stop to us! / © Photo: Georg Berg

No trip without a monument

On the occasion of the International Day of the Monument, which is celebrated every year on April 18, we have compiled a small selection

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Seats at the doors on Sri Lanka's express train offer the best view and a cooling breeze / © Photo: Georg Berg

Travel for a better world

People from wealthy countries afford themselves the luxury of a trip. In many vacation destinations around the world, people live at subsistence level without a day off a year.

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At the beginning of a Bulgarian wedding the groom is publicly shaved / © Photo: Georg Berg

Rituals from around the world

Rituals are often solemn and festive. Their ceremony may have a secular or religious background. Many rituals are now part of the cultural heritage of their respective countries.

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