The port of Le Havre is the second largest commercial port in France after Marseilles. In terms of cargo handling, it is the tenth-largest port in Europe. With the setting sun, we cross the Seine river and we make our way to the sea, immediately after the hotel check-in. At the sweeping beach we find […]
Rouen – A walk through the historic center
Rouen was the historical capital of Normandy. Since 1954, the city on the Seine River is the capital of the Upper Normandy region. Although Rouen is not on our itinerary, we decide at short notice to visit the city. Even if we only can see a small part of the city, we are thrilled. Our […]
Exploring the city center of Brussels
A walk exploring the city center of Brussels is really an adventure. Nooks and crannies, houses facades similar to those of the Middle Ages and countless people from all continents. Before we went to Brussels, we wondered what is actually typically Belgian? Although we had already been here for a few times to attend conferences […]
Prince Edward Island – Charlottetown birthplace of Canada
Prince Edward Island is Canada’s smallest province. Prince Edward Island is also a popular destination for U.S. Americans. The European appearance of the landscape combined with the long sandy beaches in the north attracts a lot of tourists every year. The interior of the island is marked by agriculture and livestock. Besides grain, many potatoes, […]
Halifax and the Citadel
Halifax, the capital of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia has the second largest natural harbor in the world. The location first drew the British here in 1749. Today, two major toll bridges span the bay and connecting Halifax with Dartmouth, amalgamated with Halifax since 1996.Economically, Halifax has always benefited most from war times. The […]
Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
The Giant Wild Goose Pagoda is the landmark of the city of Xi’an. The entire temple complex stands as a symbol to the monk Xuangzang, who translated and stored the Buddhist scriptures he brought back with him from a trip to India. The 64 m high pagoda is from the year 652 and at one […]