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 […]
Country life in Yunnan 2004
On the way to the stone forest, Kunming’s most famous natural spectacle, we have the opportunity to see a bit of the country life in Yunnan. In 2004, the agricultural machines were still very modestly equipped, and manual work in the fields was a standard. On the way, we meet a narrow-gauge railway, which leads […]
Interview with a local in Karakul
During our journey, we have often asked ourselves how the people live here and what concerns them. In Karakul, our tour guide Sherali organized an interview with a local in his house. It is a typical house with living room, kitchen and a room to receive guests. There is also a loggia which is open […]
Village festival at Pentecost in Eckfeld
Already in 2014, we attended the Village festival at Pentecost. It is staged by the volunteer fire department in Eckfeld. This year we decided to visit it again. Eckfeld, a municipality in Rhineland-Palatine, became known for his prehistoric excavations. The Pentecost festival is famous beyond the village limits, especially because of the freshly baked bread. […]