Chester – small town steeped in history in focus
Who would have thought that the city of Thun in northwest England has a sister city with which it shares an architectural feature – the “Rows”. In Thun, the high pave
My Liverpool top spots – travel tips and sights
She is Manchester’s ugly sister. A working-class town without charm. In the 90s, it was one of the poorest cities in Western Europe. And then there are the Beatles and glorio
Lyon – sights for a city trip
“How do you do it with your holidays?” friends and acquaintances sometimes ask me. “Holiday optimization,” is my answer. The first of May fell on a Friday this year. Th
Glurns: Visiting the smallest town in South Tyrol
A collective murmur goes through the Postbus. “Ugh, can we fit through this?” a grey-haired lady in front of us asks her somewhat worried-looking companion. I myself fo
Hike to Ittingen Charterhouse in Thurgau
Throughout the week we were sure whether we would be able to do a whole hike on Saturday with dry feet. The weather forecasters have prophesied terrible rainy weather for us. Witho
Vallée de Joux and Lac de Joux
No, hardly any guest passes by the Vallée de Joux by chance. The plateau in the westernmost tip of Switzerland, directly adjacent to France, is too secluded. This is probably why
Palma de Mallorca – travel guide for one day
“What do you want in Palma de Mallorca?” Good question. What do I want there? The capital of Mallorca is often used as a synonym for all the existing clichés of the ty
My top Berlin spots for your next city trip
Every year. Berlin and I, we like each other, and that’s why I was a guest in Germany’s capital for the seventh time in a row two weeks ago. Since sightseeing played on
Edinburgh – Scotland travel tip for beginners
Bravehart and Amy Macdonald have lit a Scotland fire in me. The film Bravehart with its fascinating landscape shots and Amy Mcdonald with her Scottish accent. With a total of 15 re
Salve Trier – Sights in Rome of the North
The lack of patience coupled with a rich imagination was attested to by my Latin teacher as my greatest weakness. For me, this weakness was fine. With my translation technique loos
A November weekend in Budapest
Rich in history, with magnificent buildings and boulevards, cosmopolitan, partly elegant and partly shabby chic. The descriptions of Budapest, the capital of Hungary, are filled wi
Dubrovnik at blue hour
Those who, in contrast to cruise tourists, stay longer than half a day in Dubrovnik, have a clear advantage. The day can be planned in such a way that everyday hustle and bustle ca