Krems on the Danube impresses with its well-preserved old town, located directly on the banks of the Danube. The Pulverturm (magazine) is reminiscent of the Swedish sieges where Krems was hard-fought. The town is characterized by the surrounding vineyards, which also influence the cultural landscape of the town. Please watch the video You are currently […]
Baden near Vienna
Baden in Lower Austria lies at the thermal line, a tectonic fracture edge, in the west of the Vienna Basin. Here you find numerous bathing and health resorts. Due to the subsidence of the lowlands, small seismic events occur frequently at the edge and hot and sulfurous thermal springs partly reach the surface. You are […]
Artolithia Beach – Epirus
Artolithia Beach, a real gem, lies approximately on half way between Parga and Preveza. The rugged Riza rocks are like a small atoll in front of the beautiful beach and offer shelter against wind and high waves. Please watch the video You are currently viewing a placeholder content from YouTube. To access the actual content, click […]
Port of Piraeus
The port of Piraeus is the largest passenger port in Europe. Cruise liners, ferries and excursion boats permanently reach or leave the port. Piraeus serves as a port already since 500 BC. You are currently viewing a placeholder content from YouTube. To access the actual content, click the button below. Please note that doing so […]
Prince Edward Island – Charlottetown birthplace of Canada
Prince Edward Island is Canada’s smallest province. Prince Edward Island is also a popular destination for U.S. Americans. The European appearance of the landscape combined with the long sandy beaches in the north attracts a lot of tourists every year. The interior of the island is marked by agriculture and livestock. Besides grain, many potatoes, […]
Halifax and the Citadel
Halifax, the capital of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia has the second largest natural harbor in the world. The location first drew the British here in 1749. Today, two major toll bridges span the bay and connecting Halifax with Dartmouth, amalgamated with Halifax since 1996.Economically, Halifax has always benefited most from war times. The […]