The port city of Bari is the capital of the southern Italian region of Puglia and was the third stop on our cruise through the Adriatic Sea with MSC Cruises, after Ancona and Kotor. We had quite a few things planned for our day ashore: first, exploring the old town of Bari, as well as a day trip to the town of Alberobello, about 55 kilometers away. Alberobello is best known for its many trullis – small, mostly white round …
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In terms of area, Europe, together with Australia, is the smallest part of the country, but with more than 700 million inhabitants it is one of the more densely populated parts of the world. Europe, along with Asia, is the landmass of Eurasia. However, its culturally and historically independent development justifies its separation as a separate continent. The 10 largest cities in Europe are Istanbul, Moscow, London, Saint Petersburg, Berlin, Madrid, Kiev, Rome, Paris and Minsk.
Alberobello – A day trip from Bari to the Trulli houses (Italy)
After arriving at the port of Bari early in the morning on our MSC cruise ship, we used the first part of the day to explore the town of Alberobello, about 55 kilometers away, on our own. What is special about Alberobello? Alberobello has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996, because here there is a vast enclosed district built entirely with trulli – small, mostly white and round houses with conical roofs that look like large pointed hats. …
» Read the full blog postKotor (Montenegro) – Bay, old town and fortification (UNESCO)
The Bay of Kotor and the associated town on the Adriatic coast of Montenegro were the 2nd stop on our cruise with MSC Cruises. We had one day to discover the old port city in the bay of the same name. And even though we never really had Kotor on our bucket list before, we ended up absolutely loving it. Kotor was for us one of the highlights of our cruise through the Adriatic Sea ❤ The bay of Kotor …
» Read the full blog postAncona – The most famous sights in the old town (Italy)
The city of Ancona in Italy was the first stop on our cruise through the Adriatic Sea with MSC Cruises. Since we knew Ancona only by name so far, we were very excited about this destination. We had about 5 hours to explore the most famous sights and photo spots of the old town on our own. Things to know about the city of Ancona The port city of Ancona has about 100,000 inhabitants and is located on the Italian …
» Read the full blog postTrieste – Sights & the best Photo Spots in one day (Italy)
The city of Trieste in northeastern Italy was the starting point of our 8-day cruise with MSC Cruises through the Adriatic Sea. We only had a half day to explore the city. However, since the cruise terminal is super centrally located near the city center, we were able to easily explore the main sights on foot and on our own, such as Piazza Unità d’Italia, Castello di San Giusto, Grand Canal, Teatro Romano and Trieste Cathedral. Things to know about …
» Read the full blog postMSC Cruises – Cruise with MSC Fantasia in the Adriatic Sea
Around the Adriatic Sea there are many beautiful and worth seeing places like Venice, Dubrovnik, Trieste, Split, Kotor, Zdar, Šibenik, Piran, Bari or Ancona. We were able to explore some of them during our Cruise with MSC Fantasia. We have taken a number of river and ocean cruises in recent years and are always thrilled with this type of travel. Cruises are predestined to combine multiple destinations in a convenient and stress-free way. You virtually always have the hotel with …
» Read the full blog postLa Palma – Top 10 sights & photo spots on the island
Having already explored the two Canary Islands of Tenerife and Gran Canaria, we were now looking forward to a week on the island of La Palma. La Palma is the geologically youngest island of the Canary Islands and is 40% covered with forest. This makes it the most densely wooded in comparison to the other Canary Islands and it is often called Isla Verde (“Green Island”). Among the most famous sights are the volcanoes on La Palma, the national park …
» Read the full blog postLa Palma – Tazacorte, Los Llanos & Porís de Candelaria
The west of La Palma is one of the main tourist areas of the island. It is often sunny and warm here, because the slopes of the Cumbre Vieja mountain range, which is up to 2,000 meters high and 14 kilometers long, mostly keep out the trade wind clouds, wind and rain. On the west side of La Palma you will find, among other things, the “secret capital” Los Llanos de Aridane, the coastal town of Tazacorte, the smuggler’s bay …
» Read the full blog postLa Palma – The volcanic landscape in the south of the island
That La Palma is an island of volcanic origin can be seen at every point when driving over the island: because volcanoes, bizarre lava landscapes and black beaches characterize its special appearance. On one day we explored the south of the island with our rental car and were able to find some sights and natural spectacles. The sights in the south of La Palma From our hotel H10 Taburiente Playa a little south of the capital Santa Cruz de La …
» Read the full blog postLa Palma – Caldera de Taburiente & Roque de Los Muchachos
One of the biggest attractions and most beautiful sights of La Palma are the Caldera de Taburiente National Park, located in the center of the island and the Roque de Los Muchachos. On two days we visited two different viewpoints, which offer a breathtaking view into the caldera as well as the surrounding nature. The Caldera de Taburiente National Park The Caldera de Taburiente National Park is located in the center of La Palma and is one of the most …
» Read the full blog postSanta Cruz de La Palma – Sights & Photo Spots
The capital Santa Cruz de La Palma on the Canary Island of La Palma shines with cobblestone streets, a Renaissance town hall, some old Canarian and colonial style houses with ornate wooden balconies, a long city beach, and an international cruise port. The best way to explore Santa Cruz de La Palma is to walk through the city on your own. Things to know about Santa Cruz de La Palma Santa Cruz de La Palma is the picturesque capital of …
» Read the full blog postThe Saar loop & the treetop path
What nature has created in the course of time impresses and amazes us again and again. That’s why we are always very happy when we discover big and small wonders of nature on our travels, like the Saar Loop in the border triangle of Germany-France-Luxembourg. It is one of Germany’s most beautiful river bends and is considered the most famous landmark of the Saarland. Where is the Saar loop? The Saar loop is located near Mettlach, a small town in …
» Read the full blog postSóller & Port de Sóller – One of the most beautiful places in Mallorca
The small town of Sóller is surrounded by the majestic and impressive mountains of the Serra de Tramuntana and is considered one of the most beautiful villages in Mallorca. Small streets, old stone houses, a majestic church, cozy cafes, small shops, a historic tram and the associated coastal town of Port de Sóller: Sóller is definitely worth a day trip. The Serra de Tramuntana – A UNESCO World Heritage Site Sóller is located in the Serra de Tramuntana area, which …
» Read the full blog postPalma – The sights of the capital of Mallorca
The most visited city on the Mediterranean island of Mallorca is certainly its capital, Palma . It is located in a beautiful bay on the southwest coast of the Balearic Island and is a magnet for cruise guests as well as individual tourists. Due to the compact size, the city center can easily be explored on foot in one day and on your own. In this article we show you which sights and photo spots the city of Palma scores …
» Read the full blog postGran Canaria – Our Top 15 Sights, Places & Photo spots
After Tenerife, the island of Gran Canaria is the second Canary Island we have travelled to this year. We spend nine days to explore the most famous sights and photo spots such as the impressive dune landscape of Maspalomas, the capital Las Palmas or the Aquarium Poema del Mar. Here you will find our Top 15 sights of Gran Canaria that you should definitely see when visiting the island. Things to know about Gran Canaria With an area of 1560.1 …
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