Every year, 11.9 million visitors from all over the world flock to Heidelbergto see the historic old town and its world-famous sights. Heidelberg Castle is one of the most famous ruins in Germany and at the same time the symbol of the city. Since we live only about 60 km from Heidelberg, we have often been to Heidelberg and now finally want to write a report on the beautiful city on the Neckar, whose most important sights are all very …
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Our world is so incredibly beautiful and versatile and we want to explore & experience as much of it together as possible. We are Sandra and Michael from Darmstadt – commuters between full-time jobs and 30 days of vacation per year. There is a lot of wanderlust in between. And that’s why we keep pulling out into the wide or near world. Since 2012, we have been on our smaller and larger holidays by 68 Countries On travelled to all 5 continents and blog with a lot of passion about our countless adventures and experiences in our travel blog – be it from dreamlike islands, in cities of millions, on mountain peaks, in the pure wilderness or even in the depths of the oceans. Travel is our great passion and we love to get to know and write about new countries, places and cultures.
Dubai – The 20 most beautiful Photo Spots & Instagrammable Places
Do you like to photograph? Then Dubai is the perfect place for you. The desert metropolis is a true photo and Instagram paradise. One motif is more beautiful and spectacular than the other. The tallest building in the world (Burj Khalifa), the largest building in the world in the form of a picture frame (Dubai Frame), the largest shopping mall (Dubai Mall), the largest Ferris wheel (Ain Dubai), the largest flower garden (Dubai Miracle Garden) the highest hotel (Burj Al …
» Read the full blog postBurj Al Arab – Photo Spots & Tea Time in the Skyview Bar
For us, the Burj Al Arab is next to the Burj Khalifa the most beautiful building in Dubai and a unique and beautiful hotel with a breathtaking architecture. But it is not so easy to look at the hotel up close and take pictures. In our travelogue we tell you how we got into the hotel and what the most beautiful photo spots are for the Burj Al Arab. The Luxury Hotel Burj Al Arab Things to know & intersting …
» Read the full blog postAtlantis the Palm, Lost Chambers Aquarium & Aquaventure Waterpark
Atlantis the Palm is certainly one of the most famous and exceptional hotels in Dubai. The 5-star resort at the top of Palm Island is an absolute eye-catcher and has a lot to offer with the Lost Chambers Aquarium and the Aquaventure Waterpark – even for non-hotel guests. Das Hotel Atlantis the Palm Things to know about The Atlantis the Palm Hotel and Resort was opened in September 2008 and is one of the largest and most visited hotels in …
» Read the full blog postThe Pointe – The Palm Fountain at Palm Jumeirah (Dubai)
Dubai is the site of new neighbourhoods and attractions almost every year. More and more is being built and so there is always something new to discover. In addition to Al Seef and Bluewaters Island, the new “The Pointe” neighborhood opened at the end of 2018 at the top of the world-famous artificial island of Palm Jumeirah, on the other side of Atlantis The Palm Bay. The Pointe at Palm Jumeirah The Pointe at Palm Jumeirah is located on the …
» Read the full blog postAl Seef Dubai, Dubai Museum, Spice Souk & Gold Souk
The Souks in Dubai are the traditional Arab markets where people have been trading for millennia. From spices to gold trade, from perfume to textiles or bags, souvenirs or lamps. The selection is really huge. And our first stop took us to one of Dubai’s newest neighbourhoods: Al Seef. When we first arrived in Dubai in 2002 and took a boat trip with an Arabian Dau through Dubai Creek, this neighborhood was not yet significantly built up. So we were …
» Read the full blog postDubai Miracle Garden & the Dubai Butterfly Garden
We’ve seen so many times the great and out-of-the-way pictures of the Dubai Miracle Garden on Instagram or Facebook. This attraction is certainly one of Dubai’s most popular photo motifs. That’s why we were really looking forward to our visit. The Dubai Miracle Garden A magnificent flower paradise in the middle of the desert? Not possible? This is only possible in Dubai! 🙂 Since 2013, the Dubai Miracle Garden is the largest flower garden in the world. An artificially created …
» Read the full blog postDubai Marina – JBR, The Walk, The Beach & Ain Dubai
The cityscape of Dubai is changing rapidly. When we first visited the Dubai Marina in 2013, much was not yet finished or was in the planning stage. So we were very excited about how the trendy neighbourhood has developed. Things to know about the Dubai Marina Dubai Marina is located about 25 kilometers southwest of Downtown Dubai and is well connected to the city’s public transport network. With the metro of the red line you can reach the marina relatively …
» Read the full blog postDubai Frame in Zabeel Park & Dubai Garden Glow
We were particularly looking forward to a new building in Dubai: the Dubai Frame. The spectacular building in the form of a huge picture frame is now one of the city’s new landmarks and a popular excursion destination. In addition, a visit can be ideally combined with the small amusement park Dubai Garden Glow. Things to know about the Dubai Frame Since 2018, the Dubai Frame has been the new most spectacular building in the Dubai skyline. The architectural masterpiece …
» Read the full blog postLa Mer (Dubai) – Beach, Shopping & Boardwalk in Jumeirah
We always find it nice when we can discover corners that are new or that we didn’t know before. This is what happened to us with the trendy La Mer district in Dubai. We had seen some pictures on the internet and were very excited about what to expect there. Things to know about La Mer Located on the seafront between Pearl Jumeirah Island and Daria Island, Dubai’s La Mer district offers stunning views of the Dubai skyline and the …
» Read the full blog postDubai Creek Harbour – The new harbour district in Dubai
Another part of Dubai that we didn’t know before is Dubai Creek Harbour. In the top sights of Dubai, it appears more and more often. So we wanted to see for ourselves and one morning we made our way to the new harbour district at Dubai Creek. The Dubai Creek Harbour Dubai Creek Harbour is a new, gigantic city and port district in Dubai about 10 minutes drive from Downtown Dubai or Dubai International Airport. As far as we know, …
» Read the full blog postDubai Mall, Dubai Aquarium & the Underwater Zoo
Dubai is a huge shopping paradise and shopping is a special experience as everything is a bit bigger and more beautiful. Whether it’s the Mall of the Emirates, Dubai Marina Mall, Nakheel Mall, City Walk, Dubai Festival City Mall, the various souks or the Dubai Outlet Mall – here you will find the right gift for every bargain hunter. But none of these malls is as big and offers as much as the fantastic Dubai Mall. The Dubai Mall The …
» Read the full blog postBurj Khalifa – The most beautiful Instagram photo spots
If you are in Dubai, there is a building that you simply cannot miss: the 828 meter high and really beautiful Burj Khalifa. But where is the best place to photograph the huge building? We explored the most beautiful photo spots and the most famous Instagram motifs around the Burj Khalifa in Downtown Dubai. The most beautiful photo spots for the Burj Khalifa The Burj Khalifa is located in the center of the city area “Downtown Dubai” and can be …
» Read the full blog postBurj Khalifa – Things to know, At the Top & Dubai Fountain
Whenever we are in Dubai, the Burj Khalifa is like a magical attraction for us. The sheer size of the skyscraper, the central location in Downtown Dubai, the magnificent view from the “At the Top” observation deck, the direct location on the huge Dubai Mall with its 1,200 shops, the beautiful Burj Park and of course the amazing Dubai Fountain… around the Burj Khalifa you can really experience a lot. Things to know about the Burj Khalifa The Burj Khalifa …
» Read the full blog postThe Swissôtel Al Murooj & our first long-haul flight with baby
In our previous holidays, we have only got to know Dubai as a classic “stopover destination”. In 2012 we stayed in the city for 3 days as a stopover for the Maldives and in 2016 only for only one day on the way to Australia. We didn’t really have much time to explore the many sights and attractions of the city. In addition, Dubai has developed so rapidly in recent years that we wanted to spend a longer holiday in …
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