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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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Saint Petersburg is a destination of superlatives! The fourth largest city in Europe is located in the east of the Gulf of Finland. More than two thousand magnificent buildings in the baroque-classicist old town are part of the UNESCO World...
The metropolis of Kathmandu lies at an altitude of 1,400 metres in the densely populated Kathmandu Valley. Most tourists crowd the famous Thamel quarter. Places of interest such as the World Heritage Site Durbar Square and the temple complex Swayambhunath...
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...
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,...
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...
Formerly Bombay, is located in the state of Maharashtra and is the economic centre, traffic hub, cultural centre and the most important port city of India. Rich and poor live here together with cultural and spiritual contrasts and the symbol...
As an economic and cultural location Istanbul is one of the most important cities in Turkey. The city is located on the Bosporus and extends over two continents. With about 14 million inhabitants, Istanbul is one of the largest metropolises...
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...
Cesme is one of the most popular Turkish holiday resorts. The city has about 39,000 inhabitants and is located on the Turkish Aegean Sea only about 80 kilometers west of Izmir. Translated the name means "well". Cesme is located on...
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...
