The battle of Vimy in World War I, a part of the battle at Arras, was an identity-giving event for the Canadian nation. The Canadian Corps under the command of Julian Byng, who later became Governor General of Canada, had a decisive function in the conquest of the mountain ridge of Vimy. Subordinate to him […]
Exploring the city center of Brussels
A walk exploring the city center of Brussels is really an adventure. Nooks and crannies, houses facades similar to those of the Middle Ages and countless people from all continents. Before we went to Brussels, we wondered what is actually typically Belgian? Although we had already been here for a few times to attend conferences […]
Brussels – walking north to south
Brussels is a city which cannot be described with a cliche. The city has different faces. This is due not only to the architecture, which is characterized by various stylistic epochs, but also due to the complexity of its population. In Brussels, 57 % of the population have a migration background. Please watch the 4K […]
Krems and Stein – Wachau
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 […]