Travel blog on one-of-a-kind travel experiences
A visit to the magnificent Sheikh Zayid Mosque is definitely a must on any trip to Abu Dhabi. The architectural work of art is gigantic!
Dubai is the city of superlatives! Here everything is a little higher, bigger and more luxurious than in other metropolises. We will tell you our highlights and practical tips.
200 km south of Abu Dhabi you can experience the Rub al-Khali Desert up close: The 5-star desert resort Qasr Al Sarab offers the perfect base for camel riding and much more.
Sandy beaches, golf courses and the magnificent Sheikh Zayed Mosque are only three reasons why a trip to Abu Dhabi is worthwhile. But the city offers even more. Here are our tips.
For years, the Chedi Muscat Hotel has been a must-visit destination. Finally, the chance presented itself to us for a stay at the frequently-praised hotel!
Ideas for a one-week Oman road trip. Tour the mountains near Nizwa, overnight in the desert dunes, relax on a beach-side holiday at The Chedi Muscat.
We highly recommend going on an adventure to a desert camp not far from Al Wasil. It it only takes a 15-minute drive from Al Wasil to get there. So,…
In the Spanish Basque Country, both lovers of architecture and gourmets will get their money’s worth. Here are our tips for a tour of the Basque Country.
Thanks to the Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao has transformed itself from an ugly industrial duckling into a designer swan. Here’s a few of its eye-catchers:
Basque Country is paradise for gourmands. Hardly any other region can claim so many Michelin-starred restaurants. Here are my tips for a gourmet tour:
In San Sebastián in the Basque Country there are hundreds of Pintxo bars. Tapas can be found on every corner. Here are my tips for a pintxo tour:
The Basque Country in Spain beckons with 11 varied golf courses. Together with the La Rioja area it offers a fascinating region for golfers, wine lovers and gourmet lovers.
As I was googling places to stay for our Azores trip, I came across the WHITE Exclusive Suites & Villas. A “wow!”, escaped from my lips. I browsed a bit…
São Miguel, the main island of the Azores chain is also the largest one. It is often called “the green island” because of the flora that covers it.
During our Azores stay, we spent four nights at the Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort. For a hotel location, it can’t be beat — and the owners Rodrigo and João knew…
Our top 6 Ibiza beach clubs – lovely beaches, fine food worth a look
Funny thing about those beach clubs on Ibiza. On the one hand, they strike me as totally trendy and inviting, but then… do you really need that booming bass to go with the delicious seabass? Well,…
Insider’s guide to Croatia’s beach clubs – from the chic to camping out
Having taken a great liking to the beach clubs in Ibiza, we went in search of their Croatian counterparts. Surely, we thought, there must be some along the country’s Adriatic…
No journey through Tuscany is complete without a visit to a winery. There are too many in the home of Chianti Classico to count. But there is one that stands…
World-famous Tuscany — cypresses, green hills, art, culture, wine, truffles, pasta and … Pinocchio. Pinocchio!? Definitely! the little guy made of wood that always fascinated me even as a kid.…
Tuscany is a paradise for gourmands. Regional specialties range from wild pig to Pecorino cheese and truffles to the renowned cantucci almond cookies. In the mountain village of Castelfalfi we…
The Eiger panorama trail is one of many hikes around Grindelwald First. It promises an overwhelming view of the Eiger north face — so long as the weather cooperates…
Once, when I was still in elementary school, I went hiking on the Rigi with my class. Back then, I managed to restrain my enthusiasm for hikes – queen of the mountains, oh, puhleeze. But I really looked forward to the part where you got cervelat sausage from the grill or the pure joy of spending a day with your class mates anywhere but in the classroom. I see things a little differently today…
Why is that woman crying? those lunching at the top of Muottas Muragl wondered. New Zealanders Justine and Chris Tyerman were awe-struck with the scenery in the high Engadin Valley.