It’s Tuesday, and the highlight of the carnival in Mindelo is about to begin. Two groups organized the parade, which features enthusiastic participants, fantastic costumes, stirring music, and imaginatively designed floats. These groups are “Flores do Mindelo” and “Cruzeiros do Norte.” In the late afternoon, the first people begin to gather on Rua de Liberdade […]
Praia and Cidade Velha – Santiago
We really wanted to explore Praia, the capital of Cap Verde, as well as the former capital, Cidade Velha on the island of Santiago. Since traveling by boat wasn’t feasible, we decided to fly. Even then, the only option was to fly to Santiago the night before, spend the night there, and fly back the […]
Seisenbergklamm and Lamprechtshöhle
Today’s journey from Maishofen takes us via Saalfelden to the Saalach Valley, the village of Weißbach, and the Seisenbergklamm gorge, before finally reaching the Lamprechtshöhle cave. The best way to reach the Seisenbergklamm gorge from the bus stop in Weißbach is on foot, via a Kneipp facility and a water play area. Here, you can […]
A weekend at Lake Chiemsee
Lake Chiemsee, Bavaria’s 2nd largest lake after Lake Constance, is a wonderful leisure paradise. Located between Munich and Salzburg with magnificent alpine panoramas and historical sites, it is a wonderful leisure paradise. Our hotel, Luitpold am See, is located right in the harbor’s center. This is where all the ships dock, especially those going to […]
Bremen Weser and Center
Bremen was strongly influenced by the Weser River and the shipping trade associated with it. In 787, Emperor Charlemagne elevated Bremen to a bishopric. Emperor Frederick Barbarossa granted the city its charter in 1186, thereby placing Bremen under imperial law. In 1260, Bremen joined the Hanseatic League and experienced an economic boom thanks to free […]
Vienna International Centre, Danube Tower and Freyung
The day after our return from Bratislava, we visited the Vienna International Center and then the Danube Park with the Danube Tower, where we met two friends from Rosenheim (Germany). They had come from Rosenheim to Vienna and returned in the afternoon. The friendship has existed for decades, since our time in Munich. We hadn’t […]