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Scenically Busan is characterized by mountains, beaches and thermal springs. The second largest city of the country in the southeast of the Korean Peninsula is located at the mouth of the Nakdonggang. Around 4.5 million people live along the numerous bays on the Sea of Japan. The university city has one of the largest container ports in the world...
A discovery tour through Tokyo fascinates culture lovers, high-tech fans, Zen enthusiasts, trendsetters and gourmets alike. In Japan's capital city, past and present merge. With its combination of tradition and modernity, the metropolis of contrasts fascinates every visitor. The best overview of the entire city is provided by the city hall designed by star architect Kenzo Tang. From vantage points on the 45th floor, the twin towers offer a grandiose...
Frank Sinatra, Liz Taylor, Brigitte Bardot - the Who's Who of the American jet set came to Acapulco in the 1960s and 1970s and turned the city on Mexico's Pacific coast into a hotspot for Hollywood's high society. With the visit of the Prince of Wales and later King Edward VIII of England in the 1920s, the rapid rise of the tourism stronghold began...
Picturesquely situated on the western coastline of Canada, Vancouver is directly on the Pacific Ocean. To the east are the impressive ridges of the Coast Mountains, which give the city a breathtaking scenery of sandy beaches and mountain peaks. Founded in the 1860s as a small sawmill settlement in the course of the gold rush and becoming a city in 1886, Vancouver soon developed into an economically significant metropolis...
This state of the USA is not only the third largest, but a world of its own. You can find almost everything there, because California offers sightseeing and recreational opportunities in abundance. Picturesque beaches, dry deserts, world-famous metropolises, breathtaking national parks or ski resorts: there's something for everyone! It is highly recommended to start a trip through California in San Francisco. From there you can...
On the American West Coast there is a city that radiates a very special charm and flair that is unparalleled in the entire United States. San Francisco has often been the subject of songs and the series "The Streets of San Francisco" with a young Michael Douglas and Karl Malden made the city world famous. With about 900,000 inhabitants, San Francisco is one of the fourth
largest cities in the entire state of California, although it does not
seem to fit the classic cliché of the sunshine state...
A city cannot be more beautifully situated! Sydney, the metropolis in New South Wales with 4.6 million inhabitants, is located directly on the sea. In the front the water of the Pacific glistens, in the hinterland the peaks of the Blue Mountains rise up. And on the outskirts of the city there are several national parks. It is no wonder that Sydneysiders love their city. Their lifestyle is casual and easygoing. Sydney also offers sunshine most of the year...
Are you looking for an unusual destination and an unforgettable experience? Have you ever thought about a trip to Hong Kong? The pulsating metropolis of Asia is not only one of the megacities of this world, but also stands out due to many special features. In addition to its breathtaking skyline and the architecture spread over 263 islands, Hong Kong has many sights to offer its visitors. No city in Asia offers a better contrast of...
With 15 million inhabitants, Shanghai is one of the largest cities in the world. Located in the east of the People's Republic of China, the metropolis is considered an important location for business, culture and education. According to its political status Shanghai is a province. The "Gate of the World" is located on the Huangpu River at the mouth of the Yangtze River, from which further development areas are laboriously wrested every year...
Fine white sandy beaches, coconut forests and hot party nights: that's the Thai Ko Samui. The holiday island is the third largest island in Thailand and is part of the Chumpon Archipelago. Together with about 80 other islands it is located in the middle of the Ang Thong Marine National Park. Ko Samui is located about 35 kilometres from the...
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Scenically Busan is characterized by mountains, beaches and thermal springs. The second largest city of the country in the southeast of the Korean Peninsula is located at the mouth of the Nakdonggang. Around 4.5 million people live along the numerous...
If you like it colourful and lively, you have made the right choice when you travel to Seoul. There is always activity here. The almost ten million inhabitants are said to get by on less than five hours sleep. Currently,...
Christchurch on the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand has an impressive skyline. It rises in front of snow-covered mountain peaks and at the same time lies by the sea. Christchurch is without doubt the most English...
Bangkok, a city of eight million people, is not only one of the largest cities, but also one of the most interesting urban destinations in Asia. The capital and residence city of the Thai Kingdom, which extends over an area...
Der malerische Urlaubsort Bodrum ist im südwestlichen Zipfel an der Türkischen Ägäis zu finden. Bereits in der Antike war der Urlaubsort sehr beliebt. Das Wahrzeichen des Ferienortes ist das Kastell St. Peter. Das imposante Kastell wurde im 15. Jahrhundert von...
A place of encounter Anyone who travels to the capital of Israel is immersed in history. Estimated to have been inhabited since 5,000 BC, Jerusalem is one of the oldest cities in the world. A magical energy dwells within this...
Fethiye has everything you could possibly want from a vacation. On the one hand a beautiful nature with crystal clear water, sandy beach, rocks and cliffs and a turquoise lagoon and on the other hand an ancient culture, modern gastronomy,...
When it comes to vacations in Turkey, there are many popular destinations. But only few are as popular as Marmaris. The city is located in the southwest of the country and for all those who are looking for sun, shopping...
The Russian city of Sochi lies directly on the Black Sea. The place is a popular destination for tourists, as it offers numerous possibilities for a relaxed beach holiday as well as for those interested in culture. The 250 square...
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. On the eastern shore of the bay of the same name lies the metropolis with 1.7 million inhabitants on the Luzón peninsula. The city consists of 897 administrative units called Baranggays. North and...
