Graffiti and Street art, two terms that are often mentioned in the same breath, but where are the differences, or is there none? In Athens, we had the opportunity to learn more during the Greek Kreuzberg – Street Art Tour with Manolis Iliopoulos. Manolis has studied architecture, however, prefers the life as a freelance artist. […]
The Wolves of Herberstein Castle
Wolves can be observed particularly well in the animal park of Herberstein Castle in Styria in Austria. Up to 30 wolves share a large area with areas of retreat protected from the eyes of visitors. During our short visit we could not catch sight of the alpha male, but the No. 2 in the hierarchy appeared […]
The Baths of Caracalla in Rome
The Baths of Caracalla were the second largest public bath in Rome after the Baths of Diocletian. Both baths were open to the public with free admission. The Baths of Caracalla offered places for about 2000 spa visitors. The construction was started by Emperor Septimus Severus in 206 AD and completed by Emperor Caracalla in 216 […]
Visiting the Colosseum in Rome
The Colosseum in Rome is the symbol for the architectural achievements in ancient Rome and at the same time landmark of the city. The tour lasts 4 – 5 hours and includes not only the Colosseum, but also the Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum. This video shows only the first part. The small group […]
The Beach of Le Havre
The beach of Le Havre is one of the reasons that Le Havre is perceived not only as a port, but also as a holiday resort. On a length of 1.5 km the beach is very busy, although it extends even further to the north. The beach is covered with fine sand and pebbles near […]
Etretat and Saint-Jouin-Bruneval
Etretat and Saint Jouin-Bruneval are two small communes in the Normandy, approx. 20 km north of Le Havre. Etretat is best known for its chalk cliffs which rise to a height of almost 100 m. The picturesque arches formed from the rocks owe their existence to an underground river which had washed up the harder […]