Saalfelden lies north of Maishofen. With a population of over 17,000, it is the third largest town in the province of Salzburg. The most important river is the Saalach, which flows northerly between the Steinernes Meer and Leoganger Steinberge mountain ranges. The Urslau flows in from the east and joins the Saalach. We follow the […]
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 […]
Karakul – the lake in the crater of a meteor
The Karakul is a mountain lake, formed in a 5 million-year-old impact crater of a meteor. The lake is 4020 m above sea level and does not have any drain. The meteorite crater has a diameter of over 50 km. Framed by the snow-covered mountaintops the sight of the turquoise green lake engraves itself into […]
A Bath in the Desert
The next morning in the Safari Yurt Camp, one makes the preparation of the camels and dromedaries to take a ride with the German Austrian group of tourists to the shores of the Aydar Lake. The number of animals does not suffice for everyone so that the participants must take turns when riding on the […]
Udon Thani – Country life and the Red Lotus Lake
Udon Thani Udon Thani is approx. 560 km northeast of Bangkok in Isaan. The city with about 150,000 inhabitants is an important trading town, primarily with Laos. The region is Thailand’s rice bowl. The Buddhism is the predominant religion. We stay at the Charoen Hotel, a modern block with a good view over the rooftops […]
Huai Nam Man – Huai Krathing Reservoir
The Huai Krathing Reservoir, also known as Huai Nam Man, is in the Loei province. The reservoir has a capacity of 26 million cubic meters and covers an area of 1,500 hectares of land. Surrounded by teak wood and bamboo woods, the Huai Krathing Reservoir lies in an evergreen hilly country. That’s why the locals […]