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.
Long-distance buses are a perfect and environmentally friendly means of transport for exploring Europe in addition to the railways. A good preparation makes the trips pleasant and increases the anticipation of your travel region. Here are a few tips for long journeys by long-distance bus.
Florence and the Renaissance – in hardly any other city are so many cultural monuments and art objects united as in Florence. Rich merchants with an eye for painting, sculpture, science and architecture created a unique collection that delights visitors from all over the world. Discover Florence and its treasures!
The Portuguese city of Coimbra promises student life on the Mondego River. With the oldest Portuguese university and narrow old town streets on the hillside, Coimbra has a friendly flair for art and culture lovers, students and history buffs.
Merino wool is often used for clothing because of its pleasant temperature regulating properties. For shoes, however, it is still a rarity. Merino shoes for indoors and outdoors are suitable for everyday use in warm and cool weather, as merino wool has a temperature-balancing effect. A variety of colours entice to special accents when choosing clothes.
How can a city build such a leaning tower? no, how can such a leaning tower stand so long? This and other worth seeing and marveling about Pisa tells you the small article about the city at the mouth of the Arno river.
The Portuguese World Heritage region of Sintra beckons with villas, palaces and a castle. A remote old monastery in the Serra de Sintra helps you jump back in time centuries. Take a look around the westernmost region of continental Europe.
The small Portuguese town of Óbidos is completely surrounded by a walkable town wall and is situated on the sunny slope with its white houses. An excursion to old times on foot or by horse-drawn carriage with attractive details of the town design.
Vienna – characterized by the „Viennese Classicism“ and the Baroque. In the 20th century, another artist dominates the scene: Friedensreich Hundertwasser. His buildings are so different from the rectangular monotony of contemporary architecture. In Vienna he left lively, colorful traces, which inspire thousands of visitors from all over the world every year.
Every traveller is concerned about the security of money, valuables and luggage. Some bags and backpacks are specially designed to resist theft. Here are a few tips for security on the road.

