Saalfelden is a town that is heavily influenced by its schools. One such school is the HIB Saalfelden Federal Grammar and Sports School. Located below the picturesque backdrop of Lichtenberg Castle and the Hermitage on Palfen, it sits at the foot of the Steinernes Meer. I attended the school from 1964 to 1968. This short […]
On the road in Pinzgau and an evening with Hubert from “G”
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 […]
Short visit to Bratislava
After arriving in Bratislava, we cross the Most SNP (Bridge of the Slovak National Uprising) to reach the UFO Tower. While cars pass above our heads, pedestrians and cyclists can cross the Danube below. It is the world’s longest cable-stayed bridge to have one pylon. At the top of which is a restaurant and a […]
Guimarães – birthplace of Portugal.
We reach Guimarães by bus, the city is the birthplace of Portugal. On the journey from Bom Jesus do Monte to Braga, a friendly, helpful bus driver shows us where to get off and where to find the bus terminal. In Guimarães, the journey ends at a large bus terminal a little west of the […]
1050th anniversary Eckfeld
Eckfeld, an idyllically situated local community in the southern Volcanic Eifel, held its 1050th-anniversary celebration on July 1 and 2, 2023. Unfortunately, the weather on Saturday did not show its best side. However, that was already forgotten during our visit on Sunday. A total of 4000 visitors appreciated the festival. Please watch the 4K UHD […]
Tang Dynasty Show in Xian 2004
In Xian, we visit the Tang Dynasty Show, which takes place in the theater of the same name. You can combine a visit to the theater with dumpling dinner. The colorful show tells the story of a concubine at the time of the Tang Dynasty, who later became empress herself. Please watch the video here […]