Cochem is an enchanting small district town on the Moselle river which inspires many tourists with its historic architecture and charm. Margit, one of Ursula’s cousins, planned a trip to Cochem with three friends on her name day and asked us if we would like to come along. We gladly agreed and look forward to […]
From the Saar to the Moselle
A beautiful trip takes us to the Saar and from there on to the Moselle. The occasion is the visit of a good friend from Munich and her friend from Esslingen. Please watch the 4K UHD video here You are currently viewing a placeholder content from Youtube. To access the actual content, click the button […]
Liège-Guillemins Railway Station
Already in the run-up to our visit to Liège, we had heard about the city’s new train station on several occasions. Therefore it was indispensable for us to visit it. The modernization of Liège-Guillemins station was completed in 2009, turning the station into a major European hub for French (Thaly) and German (ICE) high-speed trains, […]
The Church of our Lady and Burg
After our canal tour, we make our way via the photogenic Rozenhoedkaai to the Church of Our Lady. Since the spring weather is not quite what we expected, and it is comparatively cool, we visit the Cafe ‘t Klein Venetië. Here we have a glass of mulled wine to warm us up, while we watch […]
A day trip to Valencia
Valencia is the capital of the Province of Valencia. Founded by the Romans, the city became famous in the 15th century for its silk weaving and its silk stock exchange. At that time, the city had already 75,000 inhabitants and it created numerous Gothic city palaces. After our arrival in Valencia, we first visited the […]
A day trip to Shahrisabz
Samarkand travelers should not miss a day trip to Shahrisabz. For the approx. 85 km you need approx. 1.5 hours by car. From Samarkand to Shahrisabz In the south of Samarkand are the foothills of the Zarafshan Range. On the way to Shahrisabz, we cross the mountain range on a pass road, which leads to […]