Last Saturday, the moment had come: NordArt 2024 opened its gates and is once again delivering a wealth of inspiring art to its visitors. In this post I’ll tell you everything you need to know for your visit to the NordArt 2024 – but first, I reveal the secret of where the fun-sounding venue Büdelsdorf is actually located.
Already Vincent van Gogh knew it: Arles is one of the most worth-seeing cities in the French Provence region. In 1888, the warm light attracted Vincent to the city where he then created some of his most famous paintings. Other travellers are attracted to Arles by the numerous relics of Roman antiquity and evidence of the Middle Ages. Personally, I always appreciate the mix: Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. Add some delicious food and a glass of good wine: Life in Arles is a feast for all the senses. In this post, I have summarized for you what you definitely should not miss, even if you only come to Arles for one day.
Picturesque villages, exceptional beaches, enchanting gorges below rugged mountains – in this guide, I’m sharing with you the best things to do and the nicest places to see in Crete in one week.
The waters, the mountains, the rich history – Crete has it all in abundance.
So pack your swimsuit as well as your hiking boots and follow me to Greece’s largest and arguably most amazing island.
Spending your entire trip to one of the largest of the Canary Islands just on one of the – admittedly fantastic – beaches would be such a waste of time – hence, here are the best things to do in Gran Canaria even if you have only one week.
Gran Canaria has idyllic beaches, yet, there is much more to see.
After a bumpy start on my first trip to the island, I came back a couple of months later and can now happily show you around, lead you away from the tourist ghettos on the southern shores to some fantastic gems in the mountainous hinterland as well as the very pleasant capital Las Palmas. By the way, she’s not only the largest city of all of the islands, but she’s also surrounded by some of Gran Canaria’s best beaches.
On my last flight to Vienna, I was surprised how many passengers were on their way to farther destinations, hence, only on a stopover in Austria’s mesmerizing capital. Therefore, I think it’s definitely time for an itinerary for up to 24 hours in yet another memorable metropolis in Central Europe.
Although Vienna has a great public transport network, there are still countless horse-drawn carriages around the city.
After having already published a comprehensive guide to Vienna, below are my top tips for what not to miss in this city bursting with cultural treasures. Generally, it’s meant as an itinerary for just a layover or a short stop on a road trip through Europe. Mind you, the small country of Austria neighbors eight countries, after all!
There are a couple of colorful farmers’ markets in Gran Canaria, yet, none of them can beat the Sunday market in Teror which you can easily combine with a visit to the posh city of Arucas.
Best of Teror in one picture: The Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Pino, the iconic wooden balconies, and the traditional Sunday market.
Then, to top things off, take a short bus ride to Los Charcones De Bañaderos where you can cool off in lava pools before enjoying an afternoon party at the bar and restaurant Los Charcones.
Some of the very best Gran Canaria has to offer in one single day!
Due to its favorable location in the very east of Crete, the coastal town of Agios Nikolaos is not only a nice base for your stay on the island but most of all the ideal destination for a lovely day trip.
Although Austria is one of the smallest countries in Europe, its central location and especially its influential past make it the heart of the continent. Austria’s capital Vienna is looking back at an ever-changing and compelling history. Whether it is the Congress of Vienna where Europe’s faith was determined after the Napoleonic wars or the powerful Habsburg dynasty including Empress Sisi. Since the gilded years around the turn of the 20th century, Vienna has been the center of the artistic and intellectual avant-garde. Progressive painters like Egon Schiele, innovative designers like Koloman Moser, inventive architects like Otto Wagner, exciting musicians like Arnold Schönberg, and, obviously, the father of psychoanalysis Sigmund Freud made a compelling case for the city’s glory. Amazingly, you don’t need to join an expensive city tour to explore all of Vienna’s wonders since all the magnificent landmarks can be easily and inexpensively visited by a public streetcar!
The Leopold Museum is not only worth the visit for the art, but it also opens to Vienna’s most beautiful views.
So hop on, let’s explore a city full of history, stories, and myths!
The Cinque Terre, connected by the world’s most picturesque hiking trails, are built on terraces above the deep blue Ligurian sea.
View of Riomaggiore from the Ligurian sea.
Gimme five! High five! Scattered way up high on the steep hills of the Ligurian coast are many small, picturesque villages. Yet, only Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and Monterosso al Mare became world-famous for their scenic views and overwhelming beauty. In 1997, they made it to the list of Unesco World Heritage Sites – along with Porto Venere and the islands of Palmaria, Tino, and Tinetto.
The villages Agüimes and Santa Brigida are both worth a day trip – albeit for different reasons. What those two villages in the central mountains of Gran Canaria have in common, though, is their enchanting beauty.
Picturesque alleys lined with charming old houses – that’s one thing Agüimes and Santa Brígida have in common.
From Gran Canaria’s capital Las Palmas, they are some of the easiest day trips you can go on by public bus.
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