Obernai is about 25 km southwest of Strasbourg. It was founded in the 7th century as a Franconian settlement. It was the seat of the Merovingian Athich, the father of St. Odilia, who founded the nearby abbey Mont Sainte Odile. In the 12th century, the town became a part of the Holy Roman Empire and […]
Barr – wine capital of Alsace
The picturesque town of Barr, 8 km south of Obernai, is the wine capital of Alsace, with the oldest Alsace wine fair (over 100 years old). Many citizens of the 7,000-inhabitant city came to prosperity through the cultivation of wine. Here one produces the famous Grand Cru du Kirchberg with Sylvaner, Riesling, and Gewurztraminer. On […]
Loei – Daily life in Isaan
Once more, we set off with the night bus. This time the journey leads us to Loei, 520 km north-east of Bangkok. We have a first class ticket for 430.- Baht per person (around € 12.-) Despite the late hour, there is a busy hustle and bustle at the bus station Morchit. Talking with hands […]
In the Center of Lulea
As we have some spare hours left before our departure, we use these for a short walk through the center of Lulea. Lulea Lulea is about 110 kilometers south of the Arctic Circle. The city lies at the northern end of the Baltic Sea in Swedish Lapland. In 1649, Lulea was newly founded at the […]
The City Hall of Stockholm
The City Hall of Stockholm, Stadshuset, is a famous landmark in the city. At the same time, however, it is also linked with Alfred Nobel, as the banquet on the occasion of the awarding of the Nobel Prize takes place here. We have the opportunity to participate in an exclusive tour of this impressive building. […]
French Quarter – Hanoi
The French Quarter in Hanoi is known for its boulevards, parks and magnificent buildings. Many of them date from the colonial era and the French architecture dominates the streetscape. It lies east of the Hoan Kiem Lake. We start in the Ly Thai To road and go south. The Hanoi Guesthouse (Golden Time Hostel) catches […]