Destinations

A luxurious getaway: Hotel Alpenpalace, South Tyrol

A luxurious getaway: Hotel Alpenpalace, South Tyrol

South Tyrol is a great place for all the senses. The mountains and the beautiful landscape make it a great place for a lot of outdoor activities like skiing in winter and hiking in summer. Influenced by Austrian and Italian cuisine the food is outstanding and delicate. The people of…
Servus Austria- 10 Must-Do’s for Innsbruck

Servus Austria- 10 Must-Do’s for Innsbruck

There are some places where you don’t know what to expect before traveling there. Innsbruck was one of them. My stay there wasn’t really planned beforehand. Working for an airline you get cheap standby tickets. When there is an empty seat you get it, if there is none left you…
The perfect city trip: Brussels

The perfect city trip: Brussels

Even though Belgium is so close to Germany, I never managed to cross the border and explore our neighboring country. You can understand my excitement prior to my weekend trip to Brussels, the capital. Known as the place where all the important decisions are made for the European union, I…
A place with a story to tell: Hotel New York, Rotterdam

A place with a story to tell: Hotel New York, Rotterdam

What do you look for in a hotel? Comfort, design, individuality – a home away from home? The Hotel New York has that all, plus it has a very extraordinary story to tell. First impression When entering the wooden revolving door to the Hotel New York I can almost hear the voices…
Experience Rotterdam like a Local

Experience Rotterdam like a Local

In the past Rotterdam was the port to the world. The port was, and still is, very important for trade and ships left on big journeys taking emigrants to the promised land America. Rotterdam has changed over the years and became known for it’s skyline. Still there are so many…
Top 10 Things to do in Amsterdam for First-time Visitors

Top 10 Things to do in Amsterdam for First-time Visitors

1. Rijksmuseum The Rijksmuseum is probably the most known of all the museums found on Museumsplein, not just what is on display inside but also the architecture of the building itself is really spectacular. This classic museum has a great collection of the greatest pieces from all the well-known Dutch…
MEININGER Hotel Vienna Downtown Sissi Review

MEININGER Hotel Vienna Downtown Sissi Review

Vienna is known as the “city of dreams” and also the “city of music”. It is the gate to Eastern Europe and home to the greatest coffee house culture in the world. For me, Vienna was always this glorious, fairytale city I have dreamed of when hearing the romantic legend…
Top 10 Things to do in Lisbon, Portugal

Top 10 Things to do in Lisbon, Portugal

1. A walk through the Alfama district Alfama is one of Lisbon’s oldest districts that spreads on a hill from Sao Jorge Castle and the Tejo river. A labyrinth of picturesque narrow streets and small squares leads all the way to the top to the castle. The houses are decorated…
The three best day trips from Lisbon

The three best day trips from Lisbon

The charming city Lisbon has so much to offer, that it is hard to ever get bored there. Nevertheless the surrounding areas of Portugal’s capital are extremely beautiful and interesting and worth checking out on a day trip. 1. Sintra .  Visiting this “UNESCO” world heritage site is a must…