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Tokyo cycling near Harajuku station
Cycling

Cycling the Yamanote Line – a Tokyo loop adventure

by Westwards / 20 February 202620 February 2026
Old fishing vessels can still be used as boat sheds !
UK

Ultimate Daytrip to Lindisfarne: Discover the Magic of Northumbria’s Holy Island

by Westwards / 3 February 20263 February 2026
The Ramses Tempel of Abu Simbel, a magnificent UNESCO site, is always a highlight however often we may have seen it
New Year's posts

2025 Travel highlights – the year in review

by Westwards / 31 December 202531 December 2025
On the Alta Via 1 in the Aosta Valley near Alpe Devi
Hiking, Italy

The Alta Via 1 in the Aosta Valley – hiking from Paquier to Courmayeur

by Westwards / 28 August 202211 December 2023

The Alta Via 1 in the Aosta Valley is a 6 to 10-day high-altitude long-distance hike on the sunny southern …

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Tukhum Barak pasta in Khiva
Food, Uzbekistan

Vegetarian food in Uzbekistan – a guide for vegetarian travellers

by Westwards / 17 August 202213 May 2025

We have been travelling to Uzbekistan for nearly 20 years. During our first visit in 2004, finding vegetarian food in …

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A part of the Nasrid Palace reflected in a water pool, Alhambra of Granada
Spain, UNESCO

The Alhambra of Granada – an enchanted Moorish palace (UNESCO)

by Westwards / 1 August 202211 December 2023

The Alhambra of Granada is one of the top attractions of all Spain. It was built during the 14th century …

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view over the historic centre of Florence from Campanile
Italy, UNESCO

The historic centre of Florence – Days of wonder

by Westwards / 15 July 20227 November 2023

The historic centre of Florence is surprisingly empty on a cold evening in March. At night, the cathedral of Florence …

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Cholpon Ata Petroglyp szene: Hunting with tame Snow Leopards
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan

Petroglyphs in Central Asia – exploring the past

by Westwards / 30 June 20228 June 2025

The petroglyphs in Central Asia offer a marvellous glimpse into a distant past. At a time when people did not …

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Brunello barrels in the Fattoria dei Barbi
Drink, Italy

Brunello Wine Tasting in Tuscany

by Westwards / 16 June 202218 July 2024

Italy is famous for wine. And a day of Brunello wine tasting is definitely a highlight in Tuscany. We spent …

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Armenian priest in red robes and a crown holding a ceremony in the Haghartsin monastery
Armenia, Travel thoughts

Thoughts about travelling in Armenia

by Westwards / 3 June 20226 September 2025

After travelling in Armenia for two-and-a-half weeks this spring, we are back in Berlin now. We travelled through the country …

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Travellers with Pisa Duomo and the Leaning Tower of Pisa
Italy, UNESCO

The Leaning Tower of Pisa

by Westwards / 22 May 202226 September 2022

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is indeed leaning – a lot! One would expect that, ok. But nevertheless we were …

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Zvartnots cathedral
Armenia, UNESCO

Zvartnots Cathedral and the churches of Echmiatsin (UNESCO)

by Westwards / 8 May 202210 June 2022

At the Yerevan central bus station, we strain our eyes to read the bus destinations. We are planning to visit …

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Walking on Monte Titano in San Marino
San Marino

A day trip to San Marino – a rather eccentric travel destination

by Westwards / 27 April 20227 January 2024

Recently we did a day trip to San Marino from Rimini. The Republic of San Marino does not have a …

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