After my first 101 Things in 1001 days list, I knew I wanted to start a new list. Even though I didn't get as much done as I wanted, I did a lot of things and my printed list kept reminding me of my goals and dreams. Maybe I'll add a few more things from …
Introduction In today's fast-paced world, travel has often become synonymous with rushing from one landmark to another, cramming as many sights and activities as possible into a short itinerary. But what if we slowed down? What if travel was less about checking off destinations and more about deep, meaningful experiences? This is the essence of …
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It's hard to believe that 2024 is over again. I look back on the year positively because I was able to experience so much during this time. I also spent the whole year in Portugal and decided to stay longer. I am very happy with this decision because I will discover more of Portugal, learn …
Du planst die erste Reise in die USA und du weißt nicht wo du anfangen sollst und was zu beachten ist. Dann liest gerne den Artikel. Zuallererst ist es wichtig zu wissen wo du hinreisen möchtest. Spricht dich New York City, Los Angeles, Hawaii, Miami oder ein anderer Ort an? Wie viel Zeit steht …
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While I was in Barcelona, I couldn't resist taking a day trip to Andorra. Not only because I can then tick off a new country, but also simply see more of Europe. It took me about 3 hours on the Flixbus. Andorra is definitely colder in winter than Barcelona and great for skiing but I …
I heard about Madeira for the first time a few years ago and then the island kept popping up and became more and more popular. It's also called the Hawaii of Europe.Looking back, I can definitely understand why, because it really is a paradise. The landscape is very mountainous. Perfect for hiking and so green …
Pena Palace was built on the ruins of a medieval monastery of the Hieronymites, which was heavily damaged by the 1755 Lisbon earthquake. In 1838, King Ferdinand II acquired the ruins and began construction of the palace in 1842. The construction was completed in 1854. The architect Wilhelm Ludwig von Eschwege, a German engineer, played …
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1. Basilica de la Sagrada Familia The Sagrada Familia, designed by Antoni Gaudí, is an iconic basilica in Barcelona. Construction started in 1882 and is still ongoing. Known for its intricate design combining Gothic and Art Nouveau styles, the basilica features facades depicting Jesus Christ's life. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a symbol …
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