Crystal River on Florida’s Nature Coast is a place for anyone who wants to experience Florida away from theme parks and the hustle and bustle of the big city. Instead, you will find crystal-clear freshwater springs, mangrove canals, quiet bays and a relaxed small-town atmosphere. Crystal River is best known as the “Home of the Manatee“, because (almost) everything here revolves around manatees. In this region, you have a particularly good chance of seeing the peaceful manatees in their natural …
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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 79 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.
Marco Island – Dolphins & Seashell Tour with Dolphin Explorer
Would you like to go on a dolphin tour in Naples or Marco Island? Then “The Dolphin Explorer” is a perfect option. With this tour you can not only observe dolphins in the wild, you are automatically part of an expedition in which bottlenose dolphins are studied by photo-identification around the Marco River and the offshore island worlds. The Dolphin Explorer also combines the wildlife experience with a stop on a beautiful barrier island for shelling (collecting shells). In our …
» Read the full blog postNaples: Sun, beach and activities on Florida’s Paradise Coast
If you are looking for endless sandy beaches, pastel-colored sunsets and relaxed vacation vibes on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Naples is the place to be. The region in southwest Florida is perfect for anyone looking for a mix of beach vacation, family activities and nature adventures. In our detailed report, you can find out more about the region, our accommodation and suggestions on how to spend 3 days in Naples with small children. Things to know about the Naples & Marco …
» Read the full blog postPerfect Day at CocoCay (Bahamas) – Experience report & travel tips
CocoCay – officially Perfect Day at CocoCay – is Royal Caribbean’s exclusive private island in the Bahamas and is one of the most popular cruise stops in the Caribbean. The island was specially designed for cruise guests and combines dream beaches, lagoons and entertainment offerings such as the Thrill Waterpark, the helium balloon “Up, Up and Away” and the largest freshwater pool in the Bahamas. We visited CocoCay as part of a cruise on the Icon of the Seas and …
» Read the full blog postCozumel Highlights: Maya, beaches & nature (island tour in German)
Cozumel is one of the most famous destinations in the Mexican Caribbean and at the same time an island that has much more to offer than a classic cruise stop. Turquoise waters, offshore coral reefs, thousands of years of Mayan history and a relaxed, authentic atmosphere make Cozumel a special place. We visited the island as part of a cruise on the Icon of the Seas and deliberately opted for a private, German-speaking tour of the island with Leon Tours …
» Read the full blog postA day on Roatán: the top 10 best places & experiences
We spent a whole day exploring the island of Roatán in Honduras during our cruise on the Icon of the Seas. Instead of setting off on our own, we opted for a private, guided tour of the island. Between tropical rainforest, impressive viewpoints, exotic animals, great photo spots and relaxed beach moments, Roatán revealed itself as a versatile, authentic and surprisingly original Caribbean island. Where is the island of Roatán? The island of Roatán is located in the western Caribbean …
» Read the full blog postCosta Maya – Chacchoben Maya ruins & 7-color lagoon of Bacalar
We visited Costa Maya during our cruise on Royal Caribeean’s Icon of the Seas. Between dense jungle, millennia-old Mayan culture and turquoise-blue lagoons, a varied day trip awaited us, taking us from the impressive Mayan ruins in Chacchoben to the world-famous 7-colored lagoon of Bacalar. In this article, we take you on a tour of our impressions of Costa Maya, share practical information for cruise guests and show you why a shore leave here is definitely worthwhile. Where is Costa …
» Read the full blog postIcon of the Seas – Our travel report from the largest cruise ship
A cruise with the “Icon of the Seas” is something very special and has been on our bucket list for some time, as it is currently the largest cruise ship in the world. Even before the journey begins, it is clear that you are not simply boarding a ship, but a floating world of experience. We spent a week traveling on the “7 Night Western Caribbean & Perfect Day” route and share our personal impressions, photos, experiences and lots of …
» Read the full blog postMiami – Our Top 12 Sights & Attractions! (USA)
The City of Miami is an ideal starting point to explore Florida and the region due to its many direct flights from Germany, the numerous hotels in all price ranges, the miles of fine sandy beach, the large cruise port and the many sights. We have been to Miami 3 times so far and have listed our top 12 most popular sights & activities for you here. Of course, there is so much more to see in the city! But …
» Read the full blog postPlopsaland Germany – Family adventure in the theme park
After we visited Plopsaland Belgium during our summer vacation and being absolutely thrilled, we really wanted to visit Plopsaland Germany. We actually knew the theme park from our childhood, when it was still called “Holiday Park”. We were therefore very excited to see how the park has changed over the years. Interesting facts about Plopsaland Germany Plopsaland Deutschland is located in Haßloch in Rhineland-Palatinate, just a few kilometers from the state border with Baden-Württemberg. Its origins date back to the …
» Read the full blog postMonschau – One of the most beautiful half-timbered towns in Germany
We’ve seen so many wonderful pictures on Instagram of Monschau, one of the most beautiful half-timbered towns in Germany. This summer, during our vacation in the Eifel, we finally managed to take a day trip and visit the city on the Rur. The medieval town center with its around 300 listed houses, winding alleyways and many stores offers an incredible number of great photo spots ❤ Interesting facts about the town of Monschau Monschau is a picturesque town in the …
» Read the full blog postAachen: The most famous sights & photo spots
We spent a few days in the northern Eifel in the summer and spent a day exploring the city of Aachen. The famous Aachen Cathedral in particular, which was the first German building to be declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site back in 1978, had long been on our bucket list. Interesting facts about the city of Aachen The city of Aachen is located in the far west of Germany in the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia, directly on the …
» Read the full blog postSatzvey Castle – picturesque moated castle in the Eifel
We always love visiting old castles and palaces such as Heidelberg Castle or Eltz Castle in Germany. On our day trip to Bad Münstereifel, we made a short stopover in the municipality of Mechernich, as this is a great destination in the Eifel region and also a wonderful photo opportunity: the moated castle of Satzvey. Interesting facts about Satzvey Castle Satzvey Castle is located in the North Rhine-Westphalian municipality of Mechernich, in the district of Euskirchen, on the edge of …
» Read the full blog postBad Münstereifel: Tour through the historic old town
We spent a few days on vacation in the Eifel region in July and took a day trip to Bad Münstereifel on a Saturday afternoon – a small town that had long been on our bucket list because of its historic old town with its many half-timbered houses. In our travel report we show you the most famous sights and a few beautiful photo spots in the old town 🙂 Interesting facts about the town of Bad Münstereifel Bad Münstereifel …
» Read the full blog postWhat you must see in Ghent – Top 10 highlights & photo spots
We visited Ghent on a summer’s day in July and explored the city on foot and on our own with our two kids. In our travel report, we share our experiences and show you the most important sights and photo spots such as the Castle Gravensteen, the Graslei riverside promenade, St. Bavo’s Cathedral and the UNESCO World Heritage Belfry of Ghent. Things to know about the city of Ghent in Belgium Ghent is located in the north-west of Belgium in …
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