We take the train from Koblenz on the Rhine to Vienna. Our last visit to Austria’s capital was 16 years ago. First, we take the regional train from Wittlich along the Moselle to Koblenz at 9 a.m. As we still have a little time before our connecting train arrives, we treat ourselves to breakfast. Our […]
A day trip to Koblenz – 2024
After the end of the worst summer heat, we went on a day trip to Koblenz, which we had been planning for some time. Once we arrive at the main train station, we take a bus directly to the valley station of the Koblenz cable car, which takes us across the Rhine to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, […]
Last day of our short visit to Porto
Our short vacation in Porto in February ends on the 7th day with heavy rain and stormy wind gusts. We therefore try to spend the day in sheltered areas. Two days ago, we had booked a guided tour of the Palácio da Bolsa in Infante D. Henrique Square. Before we make this appointment, we want […]
Vila Nova de Gaia and Porto
A bright afternoon invites us to visit Vila Nova de Gaia, the town on the opposite bank of the Douro. We cross the Douro by metro over the Ponte Dom Luís I. It was designed and built by Théophile Seyrig and opened in 1886. The Ponte Maria Pia, built by Gustave Eiffel, was opened in […]
Porto City Walk – Part 1
This time, we try to explore the northern part of Porto’s old town on our city walk. The starting point is São Bento train station. The entrance hall is richly decorated with azulejos (Portuguese tile paintings). One shows the conquest of Ceuta by Infante D. Henrique, who made Portugal a maritime nation. The station is […]
First impressions of Porto
After we arrive in Porto, we take the opportunity to get our first impressions of this incredible city. Starting from São Bento, we take a look at the Rua das Flores, one of the major shopping and restaurant streets in Porto, before walking along the Rua de Mouzinho da Silveira, which leads to the banks […]