Ioannina is the capital of the Greek region of Epirus. It is about 500m above sea level on the western shore of Lake Pamvotis. Please watch the video of our visit here!!! You are currently viewing a placeholder content from YouTube. To access the actual content, click the button below. Please note that doing so […]
Austrian Grave in the Abbey of Stams
The Abbey of Stams is 23 miles west of Innsbruck in Tyrol, Austria. Stams is not only known for its ski school, a hotbed for nearly all Austrian ski jumpers, but also for its Cistercian Abbey. Please watch the video here You are currently viewing a placeholder content from YouTube. To access the actual content, […]
Bregenz and Pfänder Vorarlberg
Bregenz, the capital of Vorarlberg, is the westernmost city in Austria. The location on Lake Constance has determined the urban development. An urban fixed point which is hard to miss is the modern Art House. The new festival hall at the port has a seating capacity for approx. 7.000 spectators and a view onto the […]
Palacio Nacional da Pena – Portugal
The Palacio Nacional da Pena lies above the Portuguese town of Sintra. The palace was built by the Portuguese titular King Ferdinand II in 1840 on the ruins of a monastery and served as summer residence for the royal family. Ferdinand was married to Mary II out of the House of Braganza. Inevitably one feels […]
Sithonia the second finger of Halkidiki – Greece
Sithonia – Σιθωνία is the second Finger of Halkidiki (Χαλκιδική) in Greece. The beautiful beaches on the east coast are mainly visited by campers. Greece’s biggest nature port – Pórto Koufó – is located at the southwest tip. In the calm waters the fishermen could always find shelter from the rough seas. Please watch the video […]
Oktoberfest – Costume and Riflemen’s Parade
The Costume and Riflemen’s Parade has a long tradition. In 1835 it took place for the first time for the silver wedding anniversary of King Ludwig I. of Bavarians and Princess Therese. Today it is one of the highlights of the Oktoberfest and one of the biggest costume parades in the world. Over 8,000 participants […]