North_Macedonia - The Church of Saint John at Kaneo is a Macedonian Orthodox church located on Kaneo beach, overlooking Lake Ohrid in Macedonia. The exact date of its construction is unknown, but archaeologists believe it was built sometime before the rise of the Ottoman ...

India - We drive into the Indus Valley by Jeep, following the Indus River up to Hemis Monastery. To reach the monastery, we cross the Indus and ascend into the mountains. Hidden in a mountain alcove, the monastery only becomes visible after the final bend—breathtaking! ...

New Zealand - At quarter past seven, we check in for the boat trip to White Island volcano. The check-in is at the reception of our hotel, where we can also check out of our room immediately. At the dock lies the Pee Jay VI, the ship that will take us to the island. ...

Germany - The Bed and Breakfast is located right in the center of Monschau. Everywhere stand the typical half-timbered houses. It feels as if time has stood still here. We wander through the streets. The old center of Monschau isn’t very large, but every street ...

Lebanon - The Jeita Grotto is an extraordinary cave complex in Lebanon, located about 18 kilometers north of the capital Beirut. The complex begins with the above-ground cave, also known as the upper grotto. The above-ground cave is impressive due to its imposing ...

Azerbaijan - South of Baku lies the impressive Gobustan National Park, an area famous for its prehistoric rock carvings. Some of these engravings are more than seven thousand years old, offering a unique glimpse into the lives of the early inhabitants of the region. ...

Uzbekistan - Bukhara is best explored simply by walking around. The old city center is relatively small. Many of the squares around the bazaar are surrounded by old madrassas (Qur'anic schools). Some are still in use, others have been taken over by tourist vendors. ...

Bulgaria - Just before three o’clock, I arrive at the Rila Monastery. I walk through the gate into the courtyard. I’m immediately impressed by the beautiful monastery. I see black and white striped buildings all around. In the middle of the spacious courtyard ...

Greece - We continue to Alistrati. In the center, we park our Land Rover in front of a little eatery. The owner immediately comes to meet us. He has worked in Germany for 30 years and wants to know everything about our trip. He translates our travel program for ...

Antigua and Barbuda - St. John’s Cathedral, located in the capital city of St. John’s on the island of Antigua, is a stunning architectural and historical gem that forms the heart of the city. Officially known as the Cathedral of the Holy Saviour, it is one of the oldest ...

Slovakia - The historic town of Banská Štiavnica is centrally located. It is a completely preserved medieval town. Due to its historical value, the city was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993. The heart of the town is the historic Trinity Square. ...

Kenya - The Maasai live in the semi-arid Rift Valley region of Kenya and Tanzania. They own large herds of cattle, sheep, and goats, which they follow throughout the seasons in search of fresh grazing land and water sources. Traditionally, the Maasai have always ...

Netherlands - Urk has existed for more than 1000 years and was an island until 1939. That year, the dike from Lemmer to Urk was completed. In 1942, the Noordoostpolder was drained, and Urk definitively ceased to be an island. Since then, Urk has been a unique municipality ...

Georgia - We drive on to Gori, a city world-famous as the birthplace of Joseph Stalin. He was born here in 1878 in a modest wooden house, still standing next to the museum later built in his honor. Visiting a museum dedicated to a man responsible for the oppression ...

Albania - In the center, most passengers leave the bus. A young man gestures that we should get out too. Outside, he points the way to the citadel. We quickly follow his directions and climb up to the citadel, located 214 meters higher. It’s quite a climb. The ...

Germany - In the evening, we walk to the Reichstag. We have tickets to visit the glass dome of the Reichstag at eight o’clock. First, there is a strict security check, like at the airport. We are allowed through. A staff member escorts us to the elevator. At ...

Cuba - Trinidad is a characteristic old town from the colonial era. The center of Trinidad looks as if time has stood still. It is no coincidence that Trinidad is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. From the heights, the view over the red-colored roofs is ...

Canada - In just under half an hour, we arrive in the tourist town of Banff. We drive through Banff’s main street. From a viewpoint, we can see the characteristic Banff Springs Hotel on the opposite side of the Bow River. Eventually, we are dropped off at ...

Italy - Today we’re visiting Portofino—a picturesque town on the edge of a peninsula. Due to its sheltered location and tourist appeal, parking is difficult. Rates go up to six euros per hour. As an alternative, we park in Santa Margherita, a town earlier ...

Albania - The historic town of Kruja is located 32 km northwest of Tirana. From Barbullush to Kruja, it is a one and a half hour drive. Kruja is a medieval town and was first mentioned as a Christian religious center in the year 879. Later, Kruja became the main ...

Sri_Lanka - Today is Puja in Sri Lanka due to the full moon. Ajbriy already told me this often means rain. I wonder if the two are connected. As I leave my cottage, I notice he was right. Large raindrops are falling from the sky. Judging by the clouds, it doesn’t ...

Portugal - Lisbon is the capital of Portugal and lies along the Tagus River. The city offers a rich mix of history, atmosphere, and culture. Built on seven hills, Lisbon features some steep inclines. To navigate these, the city has not only standard trams but also ...

Finland - Helsinki Cathedral is an Evangelical Lutheran church located at Senate Square in Helsinki. The bishop of Helsinki has his seat there. The building was designed by Carl Ludwig Engel in the neoclassical style. Engel designed the entire square. Construction ...

Syria - The Citadel of Aleppo is situated on a hill, rising fifty meters above the city. It is one of the strongest fortresses in the world, built in the middle of the Syrian city and surrounded by a 20-meter-deep and 30-meter-wide moat. One of its distinctive ...

Cape_Verde - After switching vehicles, we drive to Calabaceira. On the way, we stop to stock up on water and some food. We can't manage to find any bread, so we buy some biscuits and bananas. In Calabaceira, the Ribeira Grande gorge hike begins. The Ribeira Grande ...