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 […]
The lake of Banyoles
The lake of Banyoles is well-known beyond the borders, not least because of the numerous sports and leisure activities. However, it is also a unique area of great interest with respect to geology, ecology, culture and landscape. Estany de Banyoles Immediately upon our arrival we felt really comfortable on Lake Banyoles. It radiates tranquility and […]
Minimundus – miniature park in Carinthia
When the CN Tower is next to the Eiffel Tower, the Rila monastery is next to the Castle of Coca, the Saint Sophia Cathedral is next to the Suleiman mosque, or the castle of Osaka is next to Borobudur and St. Stephen’s Cathedral is next to the Taj Mahal and the St. Peter’s Basilica, or […]
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