Can you travel to the Iran as a Western woman? What are the Do’s and Don’ts? How should you behave? Do you have to wear a headscarf as a Western woman in Iran? Here is my field report after 5 weeks backpacking in Iran.
Having a Bucket List is en vogue these days. And when it comes to Bucket list destinations, there are many countries that rank high on my imaginary wish list. Most of them are far far away – either geographically or just beyond my pocket book. Here are my Top 5 dream destinations, that definitely no one should miss.
Stockholm, the capital of Scandinavia, has a wide range of places of interest – especially some really good museums. This article gives you a small selection of worthy Stockholm museums or exhibitions for cold or rainy days. And believe me, Sweden has a lot of it.
The Golestan Palace in Tehran is on top of the list when it comes to must-sees in Iran. The “Palace of flowers” is a true masterpiece of the Qajar era, one the oldest of all historic monuments in the capitol of the Islamic Republic and since mid 2013 listed as UNESCO world heritage site. Believe me, from all the enchanting places that I visited on my travels through the beautiful country of Iran (and there are tons!), this place is definitely one, that deserves this title.
Summer, sun and long party nights: Bulgaria is known as a cheap holiday destination for sun lovers and party crowds at the Bulgarian Black Sea coast.
But listen up! The country has much more to offer. Those who avoid the tourist hotspots are overwhelmed by a magical Bulgaria, which surprises in many ways. Examples? Here are 15 facts proving that Bulgaria is more than the perfect destination for a beach party and holiday.
A visit to the Pere Lachaise Cemetery is a must when traveling to Paris. See the final resting places of Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, Chopin or Colette and stroll along tree-lined cobblestone streets. But most of all: better don’t get lost with my top 10 tips for a visit to the Pere Lachaise cemetery.
The Xampanyeria Barcelona are loud, messy and simply wonderful. But the best cava bars in Barcelona are certainly not what one would commonly understand by a champagne bar. And yet they are the right bohemian rooms. A mixture of snack bar, chic restaurant and lots of Catalan socializing.
But which one is the best Cava Bar in Barcelona? Opinions differ on this question. I put the best-known title contenders to the test. With loads of Jamón, Tapas and Cava. Vamos!
I recently spent some sunny days in Turin, a surprisingly diverse city in northern Italy, where I discovered something most visitors simply run past: the beautiful doors. Whether in the palace, government buildings, or at private homes, I was quickly reminded of the picturesque doors of Rome: heavy, wooden and colorful. True true storytellers of bygone centuries – finally, most have survived times of war, diseases and poverty.
While wandering through the narrow alleyways and huge boulevards of Turin, I was able to portrait some of the most remarkable doors of the city. Come in!
I created the hashtag #turintolove for Turismo Torino e Provincia without ever being in Turin, Italy. High time to go there myself and put this bold message to the test. What I discovered was a place between proud industry and pretty idyll. A major Italian city that makes it easy for visitors to fall in love with. Because Turin is …
Reasons to visit Australia? C’mon mate! Weather for a two-week trip or for doing work and travel, Australia usually lands on most people’s bucket lists for a reason. If it’s not already on yours, here are 15 reasons why it should be. And why your trip will be the trip of a lifetime!
