On a trip through the north of France you should definitely stop in Rouen – at least for one or two days. The city has a long history and rich culture that is worth discovering. Especially Joan of Arc is present in Rouen.
Only about 80km north of Bangkok, Ayutthaya is the ruins of an ancient Siam Empire in the floodplains of the Chao Phraya River. On foot or by bicycle you can explore the extensive grounds between rivers and canals. Ayutthaya is also a good place to overcome the jetlag after the journey.
4000 islands are said to be Si Phan Don in southern Laos. The Mekong divides here over a width of 14km and falls over a rocky band into the depth. In between islands, rainforest and an opportunity to experience the river landscape up close.
A pearl on the Mekong River is the small city of Luang Prabang in Laos with French-style colonial buildings and numerous Buddhist monasteries. Buddha – caves, waterfalls and elephant resorts offer excursion possibilities before the relaxing sunset on the Mekong shore.
A stop in Reims on France – Tour impresses especially with the huge filigree cathedral. Museums and a colorful cultural offer round off the visit to this city with a long history.
Vietnam has many worthwhile destinations. You can get a first impression with a short term entry from Thailand or neighbouring countries. The lively metropolis of Hanoi has as much charm as the landscapes of Ha Long Bay or Ninh Binh. If you are a fan of mountain hiking, Sa Pa is a good starting point
Wroclaw. Dwarves everywhere. On their tracks you can discover a city with a long history connected with great events in Europe. And culturally it has a lot to offer – not for nothing it was European City of Culture in 2016.
Luxembourg, one of the smallest capital cities in Europe, offers a lot of variety – geographically with mountains and valleys, rivers and greenery, as well as city life. A shopping district and pub mile, a respectable art and culture scene, a multilingual population and historic old town quarters with the remains of one of the largest fortresses on the continent can arouse enthusiasm. So it’s well worth a visit, especially since the exploration by public transport is free of charge.
The „Plain of Jars“ in northeastern Laos remains shrouded in mysteries of the past. Were the stone pots urns or storage jars for rice wine, flour and more? What period do they really date from? A world heritage site in a very rural region of Southeast Asia.
Gran Canaria is not only an exotic bathing island. Of volcanic origin, its landscape is beautiful to look at and also easy to hike. And the cities like the island capital Las Palmas or the small country town Agaete radiate the charm of the centuries.