South Korea is a country, where you can experience ancient traditions as well as the latest trends. What all Korean big cities have in common, is a hip and arty cafe culture. We were impressed by the sheer number of great cafes. During our 14 days-stay in the country we spent a lot of time …
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The Schleissheim Palace (Schloss Schleissheim) is often overlooked by tourists and Munich residents alike. This is a pity, because the value of works of art and aesthetic enjoyment here can not be judged highly enough. I am the same ingnorant. Although I’m from Munich and I’m continuously discovering my city deeper, I visited Schleissheim last in my childhood. …
Less than 3 days in Malta. Not much, but quite enough to fall in love with the archipelago. You have to see Malta, at least in photos. These are the things that have moved my traveller’s heart in a special way. Architecture for Fans Those who love interesting architecture and perhaps also like photography or painting, will find their paradise here. I’ll make …
My husband Chris and I recently spent about a week on the beautiful Mediterranean island. We have been much on the road with the car. Most visitors come to Cyprus for the beaches. This is understandable, because the beaches of Aphrodite’s mythical birth island are among the cleanest in the world. But why is the island …
Text: Christian Hollweg Photos: Ricarda Hollweg How Belém came to unexpected fame As a result of Portugal’s liberal revolution of 1820, all monasteries were closed and the monks and labourers expelled, also in the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos. This extremely interesting World Heritage Site is located in Belém – now a part of Lisbon – and one of …