Mexico - The Temple of Tulum, also known as the Temple of the Wind (Templo del Viento), is one of the most striking and atmospheric ruins of the ancient Maya city of Tulum, located on the eastern coast of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. This archaeological site ...

Tunisia - The Great Mosque of Kairouan, also known as the Mosque of Sidi Okba, is one of the most prominent and oldest Islamic monuments in the world. Located in the city of Kairouan in central Tunisia, the mosque was originally founded in 670 AD by the Arab general ...

Finland - Porvoo is one of the oldest towns in Finland. The town is located about fifty kilometers northeast of the Finnish capital Helsinki. When we arrive by boat from Helsinki into the harbor, the large flow of tourists immediately stands out. The old town center ...

Cambodia - Choeung Ek, also known as the Killing Fields, is an agricultural area about 17 km south of Phnom Penh in an orchard. Prisoners from Tuol Sleng were brought here and killed. To save bullets, the Khmer Rouge killed children by slamming them against trees ...

Nicaragua - In just over an hour, I arrive in León. On the way, I have a view of the Momotombo volcano. The old city of León used to lie at the foot of this volcano. When it erupted in 1523, the city was completely destroyed. The old city, León Viejo, is now on ...

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 ...

Poland - We start the day slowly. After having coffee in the hotel room, we walk to the Motlawa River quay for breakfast. The weather is beautiful. The sun is shining and it’s about five degrees outside. In a small café, we order breakfast with cappuccino, ...

Andorra - Since the construction of the first lift in the 1950s on the slopes of Coll Blanc, a concentration of ski areas has developed in the region. These include Le Pas de la Casa, Grau Roig, Soldeu, El Tarter, and Encamp—together forming the Grandvalira ski ...

Netherlands - The nineteen windmills of Kinderdijk symbolize the way the Netherlands manages its water. For a long time, they kept the land dry in an area plagued by subsidence and flooding: the Alblasserwaard, once a rough and marshy peatland, but eventually colonized ...

Italy - Florence is located in the photogenic region of Tuscany, in the heart of Italy. Known as the cradle of the Renaissance, the city is filled with architectural masterpieces and artworks from that era and earlier. The most famous example is Michelangelo’s ...

Iceland - We had planned to get a drink in Ólafsvík, but we find no cafés or restaurants open. We walk through the town: the modern church, the sports field, and the harbor. There isn’t much more to see. Fewer than 1,000 people live here. Iceland’s population ...

Turkey - Cappadocia, located in the heart of Turkey, is known for its cave dwellings, rock churches, and underground cities. This remarkable landscape was formed by successive volcanic eruptions, followed by erosion shaping the terrain. At the heart of Cappadocia ...

Denmark - Nyhavn, or New Harbor, was dug in Copenhagen in 1673 on the orders of Christian V. The oldest houses here date from that time. The most famous resident was the Danish poet and writer Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875), who lived at house no. 20 for five ...

Tunisia - The amphitheater of El Djem, located in the eponymous town in eastern Tunisia, is one of the most impressive remnants of Roman antiquity in North Africa. This monument, built in the 3rd century AD, reflects the grandeur of the Roman Empire and has been ...

Albania - In the center, most passengers leave the bus. A young man gestures that we should get out too. Outside, he points the way to the citadel. We quickly follow his directions and climb up to the citadel, located 214 meters higher. It’s quite a climb. The ...

Chile - Shortly after, we stand at the starting point of the hike to the mountain lake at the base of Torres del Paine (the towers of Paine). Just as we start, it begins to drizzle lightly. With my rain pants and jacket on, I climb steadily for the first hour. ...

Iran - Back on Ali Iman Square, I find a bench to sit and write down my travel experiences. I don’t get much time for that, as I’m soon approached by Ali and Hossein, who ask if they can have a chat. We end up talking for over an hour about our trip, Iran, ...

Portugal - As I arrive at Sintra station, I immediately notice I’m not the only one wanting to visit the town and its palaces today. There’s a long line at the bus stop. Everyone buys a ticket one by one. Once the bus is full, it departs. Luckily, the next bus ...

France - At the Opera and the new exhibition center, we are at Place du Théâtre. This square, together with Place du Général de Gaulle, forms the center of Lille. The squares are separated by the old stock exchange building. In the courtyard of this 1652 building, ...

Thailand - Through Chiang Rai, we drive to the Golden Triangle, the tri-border area of Myanmar, Laos, and Thailand. Here, the Mekong and Ruak rivers converge. The village of Sop Ruak is located right at the Golden Triangle. Here, we have lunch at a buffet. Afterwards, ...

Saint_Lucia - Castries, the vibrant capital of Saint Lucia, is a lively city full of color, culture, and historic charm. Located on the island’s northwest coast along a natural harbor, Castries is the commercial and administrative center of Saint Lucia, and a popular ...

Italy - The Flavian Amphitheater, better known as the Colosseum, was built in the 1st century AD in Rome and was the largest amphitheater in the Roman Empire. It was constructed by the so-called Flavian emperors. Construction began under Emperor Vespasian in ...

Mexico - Lake Bacalar, also known as the Lake of Seven Colors, is a stunning natural gem located in the state of Quintana Roo, in the south of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. This lake, covering approximately 42 square kilometers, is famous for its remarkable variety ...

Gambia - Banjul is the capital of Gambia and lies on a peninsula on the south bank of the Gambia River. Together with the country's largest city, Serekunda, it forms the main economic region of Gambia. Trade is conducted everywhere along the roadside—in stalls, ...

Mexico - A small Mexican town that was virtually unknown over fifty years ago has grown into a modern coastal city in recent decades. Cancún, in Mexico, is now the most popular destination for younger travelers. Its nightlife and entertainment are fantastic. ...