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The Sri Mariamman Temple
Singapore - The Sri Mariamman Temple is Singapore’s oldest Hindu temple. Built in the Dravidian architectural style, the temple is located at 244 South Bridge Road in the heart of the Chinatown district. It primarily serves South Indian Tamil Hindu Singaporeans. ...
The Glaciers around Mount Cook N.P.
New Zealand - A thrilling day today. Would the glacier tour go ahead? When we wake up, it is cloudy. Yesterday, the weather forecast seemed better. We can call at nine o’clock to find out if the helicopter trip will take place. To be safe, we decide not to do a mountain ...
Serengeti National Park
Tanzania - The Serengeti, a name derived from the Maasai word Siringet, literally means “Endless Plains.” It is a region of savannas and woodland landscapes in Africa, spanning northern Tanzania and southern Kenya, covering an area of about 30,000 km². Eighty ...
The historic town of Dinkelsbuhl
Germany - Dinkelsbühl is a beautiful medieval town in southern Germany, located in the state of Bavaria. It is a town with a rich history dating back to the 8th century. The town has preserved its medieval character and is known for its beautiful architecture ...
Salt flats of Salar de Uyuni
Bolivia - Without any more flat tires, around half past three we drive onto the salt lake. A strange sensation. The lake most resembles a frozen and snow-covered lake. The enormous surface area (about one-fifth of the Netherlands) makes the lake and the journey ...
Surprisingly trendy Xanthi
Greece - From Alistrati we continue to the overnight stop in Xanthi. The hotel is located in the city center. Here too, the Land Rover does not fit under the entrance to the parking lot. We are allowed to park right in front of the hotel. On the central square, ...
Auschwitz Concentration Camp
Poland - The city of Kraków is closely connected to World War II history. About sixty kilometers from Kraków was the largest Nazi extermination camp: Auschwitz. At nine o'clock, we drive out of Kraków and head toward Oświęcim, the current Polish name for ...
Archaeological site of Jerash
Jordan - At Hadrian’s Gate, we enter the old city. Jerash is considered one of the most important Greco-Roman-Byzantine cities in the Middle East. Today, it’s a vast archaeological site. Through the old hippodrome, we walk into Jerash proper with Mohammed. ...
Dubrovnik
Croatia - Dubrovnik is a beautiful port city in Dalmatia, located on the crystal-clear waters of the Adriatic Sea. It has long been a popular destination for vacationers thanks to its impressive monuments, formidable city walls, and its friendly and welcoming atmosphere. ...
The Green Line
Cyprus - The United Nations Buffer Zone in Cyprus is a demilitarized zone, guarded by the UN peacekeeping force in Cyprus, established in 1974 following the Turkish invasion of Cyprus. The zone stretches over more than 112 km along what is known as the Green Line ...
The old mill of Zeddam
Netherlands - The old mill of Zeddam is one of the oldest mills in the Netherlands and a beautiful example of traditional Dutch windmills. This mill is located in the charming village of Zeddam, in the province of Gelderland, in the eastern Netherlands. The mill was ...
Abel Tasman National Park
New Zealand - At eight o’clock, we drive onto the grounds of Abel Tasman Kayaks. We have booked a kayak tour in Abel Tasman National Park. We are immediately introduced to Balwi. Our guide for today is of Indian origin. He has been living in New Zealand for four ...
The Capitolium of Dougga
Tunisia - Dougga, located in northern Tunisia, is one of the best-preserved Roman towns in North Africa and has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1997. The city, originally known as Thugga, was initially a Berber settlement before coming under Roman influence ...
Milford Sound Fjord
New Zealand - Outside, it is still dark when the alarm goes off. It’s 5:30 a.m. We shower and have breakfast in our cabin. Just before 6:30, we head out. At 9:00 a.m., the boat departs in Milford Sound. The distance to Milford Sound is still 120 kilometers, and it’s ...
San Marino
San Marino - San Marino is one of the smallest countries in Europe, completely surrounded by Italy. The country originated atop a rocky outcrop at an elevation of 700 meters. From its three defensive towers, one could oversee the surrounding area. It is an enclave ...
The Scottish Highlands
Scotland - The Highlands, the land of the Celts, is a historic region of Scotland. The Scottish Highlands roughly encompass the area north and west of the Highland Boundary Fault. The exact boundaries are not clearly defined, particularly in the east. The Great ...
Mont Saint Michel
France - Mont Saint-Michel is a small, rocky peninsula in France. The island lies about one kilometer off the coast near the town of Avranches in Normandy. It was originally a tidal island: accessible by land at low tide but surrounded by water at high tide. Today, ...
The Cave Bath of Miskolctapolca
Hungary - In one of the suburbs of Miskolc lies the Cave Bath of Miskolctapolca. When we arrive, it’s quite busy. At the parking lot near the bath, a boy tells us we can park for 2,000 forints, or for 800 per hour in a lot behind us. That lot also looks pretty ...
Floating Market of Thailand
Thailand - With the two minibuses, we drive to the Floating Market. Along the way, I try to get some sleep, but the roads aren’t ideal for resting. Near the Floating Market, we transfer to a fast long-tail boat. With this boat, we speed through the canals toward ...
The library of St Gallen
Switzerland - The Abbey of St. Gallen is located in the city of the same name, which developed around the monastery complex. We park in a garage in the Klosterviertel district. The cathedral towers rise above the city. A guide recommends visiting the monastery library ...
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
China - The Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, located in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province in China, is a leading center for the conservation and breeding of giant pandas. Founded in 1987 with only six rescued pandas, it has grown into a world-renowned ...
The Ancient City of Pompeii
Italy - We disembark and follow the stream of tourists to the entrance of the ancient city of Pompeii. Around the beginning of the Common Era, Pompeii was a thriving Roman city with 20,000 inhabitants. In 79 AD, it was buried under a four-meter-thick layer of ...
Siofok on Lake Balaton
Hungary - Lake Balaton is the largest lake in Central Europe. It lies in western Hungary and has an elongated shape: 79 km long and up to 15 km wide. Its maximum depth is 12 meters, but the average depth is just three meters, making the water relatively warm in ...
Freedom Square in Tbilisi
Georgia - Today is Independence Day in Georgia. For the 25th time, it is celebrated that Georgia became independent from Russia. On the famous Rustaveli Avenue, many stalls and stages are set up. There is entertainment everywhere. We order a sandwich at one of ...
Little Switzerland near Echternach
Luxembourg - Little Switzerland lies on the border of Germany and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg along the Sure River. The fantastic hikes you can take here in an imaginative world attract many tourists. There is a network of paths with caves, cracks, grottoes, and ...