The Gastein Valley has been popular as spa destination due to its thermal springs since the Middle Ages. Emperor Frederick III., Paracelsus, Emperor Franz Joseph and Sisi, and the German Emperor Wilhelm I and Bismarck are just some of the celebrities who sought alleviation of their physical suffering in Bad Gastein. Please watch the video […]
Viticulture on the Moselle
It is generally known that Moselle wine tastes good. However, what has to be done until the wine comes in the glass? The Moselle enchants with its steep vine-covered slopes. We wanted to know more what the steep vineyards exactly mean for the daily work of the winegrowers. Please watch the video You are currently […]
Cabo da Roca
The Cabo da Roca lies on the Atlantic coast west of Lisbon in the municipality of Sintra. It is the westernmost point of the European continent, and thus forms the counterpart to Cape Spears near St. John’s, Newfoundland. The rocks fall 140 m steeply down and provide a home for a wide variety of plants […]
Sintra – a town with centuries-old palaces
Sintra is approx. 25 km northwest of Lisbon and part of the Cultural Landscape of Sintra which became UNESCO world cultural heritage in 1995. In the municipality of São Martinho you find the Royal Palace, Palácio Nacional de Sintra, essentially built by King Manuel I. It is known by the distinctive shape of the two […]
Metsovo and Limni Pigon – Epirus
Metsovo lies at an altitude of 1160 m in the middle of the mountains of Pindus, in the Greek region of Epirus. Coming from Meteora we take the old street over the Katara Pass towards Metsovo. Shortly before the summit, we turn towards Limni Pigon. The artificial lake is surrounded by a nature reserve which […]
Gastouni – Farmers- and gypsy market
Gastouni is located about 16 km southeast of Kyllini in the Peloponnese. A farmers- and gypsy market takes place here every Thursday. The market is heavily influenced by the Roma ethnic minority. The dense crowd already conveys the atmosphere of a bazaar. Mainly everyday objects like clothes, fruits and vegetables are offered. Please watch the […]