Tag: culture
Visit Paphos in Cyprus – A travel guide
Want to explore what Paphos has to offer? Well here are the best things to see and do in this historical and culture-packed Cypriot resort. The town of Paphos is located at the south-western tip of Cyprus, between the Toodos Mountains and the Mediterranean Sea. Despite the fact that it attracts scores of sun seeking…
Architecture and history fans will love these 10 things to do in Lyon
Lyon, France’s third largest city, is an architectural jewel filled with history. Capital of Gaul in the Roman Empire, important area for silk production in the 19th century, the city now is a UNESCO World Heritage site boasting with activities and attractions. From Fourvière to Bellecour you will never run out of things to do…
What to do in Tokyo? Anything from classic to crazy!
Tokyo is huge! What to do in Tokyo, one of the largest cities on earth? The choice of Tokyo sights is huge. How is one supposed to get a grip on this ocean of possibilities? After all, skipping Tokyo while travelling Japan is simply not an option. When I was in Tokyo in April 2014…
Explore Seville in SW Spain
Seville, or Sevilla, as the Spanish call it, is the capital city of Andalusia, which sits in the southern part of the Iberian Peninsula. Founded as the Roman city of Hispalis, it later came under Muslim rule as Ishbiliya. After several successions and rulers, it was eventually taken over by the Christians under the Kingdom…
Visiting historic Granada
The province of Granada is located inland from the coast of southeastern part of Spain in the region of Andalusia. In the shadow of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and with a history spanning 2500 years, there obviously is a range of things to see in Granada Spain. So, whether you want to soak up…
Japanese cherry blossom craze – You almost can‘t get enough
Ever since I started playing with the thought of visiting Japan, I just knew that I definitely had to see the cherry blossom season. But the Japanese cherry blossoms last, just like any other cherry blossoms around the world, only for about a week or two. To be able to capture your own personal cherry…
Ups and downs: One day and one night in Bali‘s Ubud
Sometimes I make good decisions. So I decided that it would be sufficient to spend only one night in Ubud in Bali, Indonesia. I came here to see the famous Legong dance and it really was sensational! But the rest is kind of negligible here, unless you take a yoga class or urgently need to…
Getting bored in Melbourne is impossible: Here‘s why
Melbourne is a fabulous city! I felt that immediately when I was walking around the centre. In many places one can notice how much care the urban planners have put into the design to make this city as beautiful and habitable as it is. There are many buildings that appear to be just intended as…
Discover the Malay peninsula!
The Malay Peninsula delivers you many things to do in Malaysia Here is a south to north itinerary suggestion! Malacca or Melaka is located next to the Straits with the same name. This former Malay sultanate has seen many colonial occupants, including the Dutch, Portuguese and British, but is now back in the hands of…
Explore the culture of Sapa in Vietnam
If you’re visiting Vietnam and want to see as much of the culture as possible you should make time for to a trip to Sapa in northern Vietnam. Located in the mountainous Lao Cai province about 350km northwest of Hanoi, Sapa is a great travel tip and gives you a great chance to see Vietnam’s…