Wattens is an industrial town in Tyrol, Austria. Already in 1559 the first paper mill was founded here. The crystal glass producer Swarovski made the town world famous. Crystal jewelry is not the only business of Swarovski; the company is also a major producer of optical equipment and abrasives. The multimedia artist André Heller was engaged […]
Conception Bay to Quidi Vidi– Newfoundland
On the rough shore of Conception Bay north of St. John’s you can find a number of old fishing villages such as Paradise, Portugal Cove or Pouch Cove. Portugal Cove is one of the oldest fishing villages in Newfoundland; Pouch Cove has been settled already in 1611. The boats are drawn ashore as always about […]
Lightning over Altrich – Germany
A thunderstorm enlightened the cloud-covered sky over Altrich in Germany. The occurrence lasted for exactly 1 second. The individual lightning was visible only in slow motion. Please watch the video You are currently viewing a placeholder content from YouTube. To access the actual content, click the button below. Please note that doing so will share […]
Cruising around Langkawi – Malaysia
Cruising around Langkawi, from the main island through the Andaman Sea to Pulau Dayang. Over a narrow land bridge we reach the freshwater lake Tasek Dayang Bunting (Lake of the pregnant girl). Apparently, a girl got pregnant, after having drunk from the lake. The wonderful beaches on Pulau Beras Basah invite for a swim. A […]
Salmonier Nature Park – Newfoundland
The Salmonier Nature Park wants to familiarize the visitors with the indigenous wildlife of Newfoundland and Labrador and to create a better understanding for the needs of the animals their natural environment. In addition to the rehabilitation of animals, the park also assumes an important role in research, e.g. the starting of the breed of […]
A trip on the Shennong River
We anchor in Badong and see for the first time one of the relocated cities; also impressive is bridge – 357 ft. high and 3 miles long. Nothing from the old city is recognizable; everything in the city was completely removed to avoid shallows for navigation. Here is the entrance to the Shennong River. […]