Must-Visit Cities
Diverse Toronto
Past meets Future: The Canadian metropolis of Toronto successfully bridges the gap between preserving its rich cultural heritage and embracing modern innovation. Sights for every taste, towering skyscrapers proudly reaching into the sky, vibrant multicultural neighbourhoods, internationally renown...
North America
The Great Colombia Journey
Colombia is a country full of contrasts with pre-Columbian ruins, coffee plantations, and colonial cities. Discover the geographical and cultural diversity of this hospitable land on a journey that encompasses mountains, plains, forests, the Caribbean Sea, and the Pacific Ocean.
Adventures
Caribbean Magic — Sea You Soon!
Seven Days on the Nieuw Statendam of Holland America Line, from Fort Lauderdale via the Bahamas, the Dominican Republic, Turks & Caicos, Half Moon Cay, and back. An Experience Report.I must admit I was skeptical. About thirty years ago, participation in one of the first of the now famous-infamou...
Adventures
When We Were Hippies
San Francisco Is Home to Many Super-Rich, Life in the Former Hippie Metropolis Is Sweet and Expensive. The Longing for Peace, Love, and Flower Power Is Strong. A "Love Tour" in a VW Bus Brings Back a Piece of the Past."Here Comes The Sun" by The Beatles plays from the speakers. It helps: The morning...
Adventures
Experience Costa Rica Up Close, an Authentic Country
Explore from San José to the North Pacific, passing by volcanoes, lagoons, and indigenous communities - Costa Rica offers unexpected experiences in a nature-filled setting.
North America
Arctic vs. Antarctic – Two Ice Landscapes at the Other End of the World
Almost 20,000 km separate the Arctic and the Antarctic, these two ends of the world facing each other at the poles of our beautiful Earth. The regions of the South and North Poles are often confused, yet each offers a unique natural spectacle with differences that go far beyond geographical location.
North America
Dream Destination Patagonia
Infinite expanses, fierce storms, extreme cold: Patagonia is a contrasting destination where one can experience all four seasons in a day. Join us to the southernmost end of South America, west and east of the Andes, and encounter a cosmopolitan population, a product of several successive waves of i...
City Breaks
48 h Chicago – A City for All Senses
Foodie Capital of the USA, impressive architecture, rich in culture, music and sports, and with its own pizza. Chicago, the "Windy City," offers diverse experiences, from strolls along Lake Michigan to the breathtaking skyline.
North America
Pacific Crest Trail – Pushing the Limits
An account by Maria Bateson, a veterinary medicine graduate student at the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine at Oregon State University, about her hiking experiences on the Pacific Crest Trail.
North America
St. Donatus, Where Two Worlds Meet
Deep in the Mid-West of the United States lies St. Donatus, a small village with a rich history. Explore the Luxembourgish roots reflected in the village's architecture and culture. A place where past and present harmoniously blend.