Destinations

Planespotting at Frankfurt airport

(scroll down a bit for English translation) „LH6468 is ready for takeoff!” Langsam wird der massive A380 vom Gate weg und auf das Rollfeld geschoben. Ein beeindruckender Anblick wenn sich der große Flieger in Bewegung setzt. Spannung liegt in der Luft als er Richtung Startbahn rollt, auf das Signal des…

In the footsteps of Christopher Colombus- wandering through the historical part of Santo Domingo

(For English version scroll down a bit) Wir stehen am Straßenrand und warten. Über uns brutzelt die karibische Sonne. Mehrere Autos fahren an uns vorbei. Nach einer Weile kommt ein Kleinbus die Straße heruntergefahren, der Fahrer hupt und wir winken ihm zu. Das Zeichen für ihn, dass wir mitfahren wollen.…

Ready for long-haul flights. First stop: Maldives

I am back…. The inspiration has been lacking for the past months. For me the inspiration comes from being in different places and seeing new things, but also from packing my suitcase in the knowledge that I am not going to wake up in the same surrounding the next day. However,…

One night in Bangkok and the world’s your oyster

Actually, it wasn’t planned that I ended up in Bangkok. After I spent some time working in Malaysia, I wanted to travel for the last month and explore and see as much as possiple. Plan was that, I am going to meet up with a friend in Singapore and from…

Little weekend getaway: Brighton – London by the sea

Brighton is the place to go! Whether you are a tourist or busy working your a** off in England’s capital, we all need a break from time and a break to relax. Instead of spending that time in London, why not head down to the south coast to spend a…

Camden town: A place of extravagance and eccentricity

Camden is another area which is very popular for its market and between tourist is is probably the most visited. Situated next to the Camden Dock, there is a market with a lot of independent clothes stalls and delicious food stalls. Camden is also home to a lot of tattoo…

Portobello Road Market: Good mixture between Antiques, Vintage and trendy

Portobello market started in the 1940s as a fresh fruit market but now also offers clothes, vintage fashion, antiques, food stalls, paintings and music. It has grown to London’s most loved market and Portobello street is filling with thousands and thousands of tourist and Londoners every Saturday. The first part…

Notting Hill: Transformation from being run down to one of the most expensive, nicest areas in London

Notting Hill is one of the most famous areas in London, thanks to the movie „Notting Hill“ staring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant. It is the funny, dramatic and heart-warming love story between a famous American movie star, who is craving normality and the clumsy, but charming travel book shop…

The art scene in London

London is famous for its art scene. Big art museums like the National Gallery, the Tate Britain and the Tate Modern have amazing paintings and sculptures from different centuries and different artists and are generally free to the public and open almost every day of the year. However, a small…

Cycling in London

“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving” Transport in London for most people means taking one of the red buses or the tube and sometimes a taxi. Being on the tube is great for people spotting and reading. The benches are quite confortable…

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