Dragon travel worldwide – 2024 is the Year of the Dragon
2024 is the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese Zodiac. Reason enough to thumb through our dragon snapshots from …
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Awamori in Okinawa – Japan’s lesser-known booze
If you think of representative Japanese alcohol, Sake is very likely the first drink that comes to mind. But have …
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The Tintin museum in Louvaine-la-Neuve – Tintin travel in Belgium
Brussels holds a special place in our heart because it was our first trip abroad together in 1987. Since then, …
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The Timeless Beauty of Studenica Monastery – UNESCO in Serbia
We like sightseeing and think that must-sees are often worthwhile. So, prior to our travel to Serbia we checked the …
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Westwards travel highlights 2023 – the year in review
It is this time of the year again when we look back on our life and travels during the last …
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Visit Felix Romuliana – an ancient Roman palace in Gamzigrad/Serbia
The sheer size of the Roman Empire becomes apparent when you travel all around Europe and the Mediterranean. For instance, …
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Vegetarian food in Serbia – a guide for vegetarian travellers
Our travel guidebook had warned us: “Meat is the Serbs’ favourite vegetable.” So, we didn’t expect much from our two-week …
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The rich History of the Zarafshan-Karakum Corridor in Uzbekistan
The legendary Silk Road was a very commercial trading network between East Asia and Europe. Caravans brought luxury goods such …
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Serbia travel – thoughts and experiences
After months of work-related travel, we were looking for the perfect October holiday travel destination. Our criteria were complicated: It …
The Hindelanger Via Ferrata in Bavaria – a memorable walk on the edge
The Hindelanger Via Ferrata, located in the small town of Oberstdorf in Bavaria, is one of the oldest and most …
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