Where is Madeira Island and how do I get there? The archipelago of Madeira is located in the Atlantic Ocean, southwest of Portugal and Northwest off the coast of Morocco. It is an autonomous region of Portugal but still an integral part of the EU. It consists of 3 different islands – Madeira, Porto Santo …
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Literally translated as ‘the devil’s mountain’, Teufelsberg is a man-made hill located in the north of Grünewald forest in Berlin. It is a cold-war relic built upon a halfway-constructed former Nazi military school designed by Hitler’s chief architect, Albert Speer. Partially destroyed by the Allies after the second World War, it was covered up by …
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The Mecklenburger Seenplatte, in English referred to as the Mecklenburg Lake District, is a large lake region in the southern part of the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. It is located just above the state of Brandenburg and is around 150 km north of the capital Berlin. It is a famous summer destination for many Germans and …
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Beautifully located by the Duoro river, rich in history, culture and nightlife and filled with picturesque streets and houses – this is Porto! It is the second largest city in Portugal after the capital of Lisbon. Its old town and historical core has been proclaimed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Despite an increasing amount …
From the early 1970s on Berlin has been home to street art in various forms such as graffiti, paintings, sculptures, posters and many other forms of street installations. After the fall of the Wall the city has become a haven for local and international street artists and has developed to become one of Europe’s most …
Imagine a lake with crystal clear and turquoise blue waters surrounded by beautiful mountains. Imagine small little, red-roofed Bavarian houses nestled between the blue of the lake and lush green forests. Imagine the sound of cowbells ringing and birds singing while seeing the snow-capped mountain range of the Alps standing majestically in the distance. Yes, …
Before heading out to an adventure and visiting a new place I suggest to have a closer look at what this destination has to offer before heading out. In this way you can really focus on those things that interest you and so make the most out of your time. If you have ever been …
Lisbon is the capital city of Portugal and the westernmost European urban conglomerate along the Atlantic coast. It is one of the oldest cities in the world and one of the most-visited cities in southern Europe. It is home to majestic cathedrals and monasteries, a colorful city landscape and charismatic neighborhoods. Once again we were …
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Copenhagen is the capital city of Denmark and also its cultural and economic center. With its roughly 1,2 million inhabitants it is one of the most significant cities in northern Europe and a famous tourist destination. The city is known for its beautiful street scenery, culinary offerings and its charming atmosphere. Arriving in Copenhagen and …
Leipzig is a city in eastern Germany, located in the federal state of Saxony (Sachsen-Anhalt). The city is known for its strong cultural history, a new up striving economy, low rents and a busy night life – making it very attractive to many young people. We were fortunate enough to have the weather on our side …