Today we meet with our friend Jose Gomez, whom we have already met in Madrid a year ago. He traveled specially from Madrid to show us the beauty of his native city. While we are waiting in front of the hotel, a plaque at the adjacent Iglesia de San Miguel attracts our attention. It is […]
Alhambra in Granada
Alhambra, the impressive palace and fortress complex on a hill in Granada, is undoubtedly one of the most famous buildings in Spain and one of the most visited attractions in Andalusia. Historical background The Sabikah Hill of Granada was already inhabited in pre-Roman times. After the conquest of the Iberian Peninsula by the Moors, they built a castle […]
Museo del Prado and Palacio Real – Madrid
Museo del Prado Hardly any European capital has as many art galleries and art collections as Madrid. Undoubtedly, the Museo del Prado is the best known and belongs to the most important museums of the world. There are others like the Museo Reina Sofia and the Thyssen-Bornemisza, just to mention only the most important ones. […]
Romanesque paintings of Ravós de Terri – Catalunya
We have some time and enjoy a break at the Lake of Banyoles. It’s a wonderful early summer day and the ducks seem to be in the best mood. Only a duck lady needs a lot of time for her make-up before it is ready for the photo shoot. We continue our journey to Ravos de […]
Girona – Discovering the capital of Costa Brava
Discover the capital of the Costa Brava, was the motto of our day tour through Girona, a beautiful city in the northeast of Catalunya. The tour was an invitation of the Patronage de Tourism Costa Brava Girona and we were accompanied by our knowledgeable and friendly guide Gloria Lomas. The route goes along a Orienteering […]
Exploring the city of Brest
The city of Brest lies in the outermost west of Brittany. It has been an important naval base, the base of the French Atlantic fleet and also an important trading port for centuries. Besides a number of industry companies there are also important trading companies, universities and research institutes. After the Romans, many Brits who […]
Caen – a flying visit
Caen, the capital of the Basse-Normandie region, was already settled during the days of the Celts. Caen is the old Celtic name for battlefield. Middle Ages In the Middle Ages, Caen was hard-fought over and over again. Wilhelm the Conqueror, the later English king Wilhelm I. shaped the face of the city substantially. He built […]
The Wolves of Herberstein Castle
Wolves can be observed particularly well in the animal park of Herberstein Castle in Styria in Austria. Up to 30 wolves share a large area with areas of retreat protected from the eyes of visitors. During our short visit we could not catch sight of the alpha male, but the No. 2 in the hierarchy appeared […]
Etretat and Saint-Jouin-Bruneval
Etretat and Saint Jouin-Bruneval are two small communes in the Normandy, approx. 20 km north of Le Havre. Etretat is best known for its chalk cliffs which rise to a height of almost 100 m. The picturesque arches formed from the rocks owe their existence to an underground river which had washed up the harder […]
Visiting the Royal Palace Brussels
The Royal Palace Brussels lies in the heart of the city. During one of our walks we see that it is opened to the public. We are surprised that the admission is free and very pleased that filming is permitted. Since 1965 it is tradition that the Brussels royal palace opens its gates for visitors […]
