On our way to the North Sea for our summer vacation this year, we chose a sightseeing spot from our “Germany bucket list” for a short stopover – the Drachenfels and Drachenburg Castle on the Rhine. We had seen the castle on our river cruise with A-ROSA and were totally impressed. We arrived in Königswinter at around 10 a.m. in perfect summer weather. The Drachenfels & Drachenfels Castle (Siebengebirge) The Drachenfels is a striking mountain in the Siebengebirge near Königswinter …
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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.
Miniatur Wunderland Hamburg – A world in miniature
The Miniatur Wunderland in Hamburg had been on our bucket list for a long time. We had read so many reports about Wunderland over the last few years and seen so many reports on television that we really wanted to see the miniature worlds for ourselves. On our trip to the Baltic Sea this year, we decided to spend two days in Hamburg on the way back and finally visit Miniatur Wunderland 🙂 Interesting facts about the Miniatur Wunderland in …
» Read the full blog postLübeck – Sights & beautiful photo spots (UNESCO World Heritage)
The Hanseatic city of Lübeck had long been on our list of cities in Germany that we wanted to explore. And we weren’t even aware that the old town of Lübeck had even been awarded UNESCO World Heritage status. We were all the more looking forward to our visit and explored the most important sights and photo spots in the old town in one day. Interesting facts about Lübeck Lübeck is located in the north of Germany in the federal …
» Read the full blog postWismar – Sights of the UNSECO Hanseatic city
During a short vacation at the Baltic Sea, we visited the two cities of Wismar and Lübeck. We had both cities on our “Germany bucket list” for a long time, as Wismar, Lübeck and Stralsund are both World Heritage Sites. So we went on a tour of the Hanseatic city on a Saturday to see the most famous sights. Interesting facts about Wismar The old Hanseatic city of Wismar is nestled in the coastal landscape of the Baltic Sea in …
» Read the full blog postSerengeti Park – Safari & glamping in the middle of Germany
The Serengeti Park in Hodenhagen has long been on our bucket list of travel destinations in Germany. We were all the more pleased that we found two days to visit the animal and adventure park before the Easter holidays. You can read all about what we experienced and discovered in the park in our detailed travel report. Things to know about Serengeti Park Hodenhagen Serengeti Park Hodenhagen was opened in 1974 and is now the largest safari park in Europe …
» Read the full blog postHouston (Texas) – Our highlights and activities
Anyone exploring Texas should definitely make a detour to the fourth largest city in the USA. With the Space Center, the Museum of Natural Science and the Houston Zoo, Houston offers three of the most famous attractions in the state of Texas. In our travel report, we show you everything we experienced in 3 days in Houston. Things to know about Houston Houston is located in the south-east of the US state of Texas, close to the Gulf Coast, and …
» Read the full blog postSpace Center Houston – Dive into the world of space travel
Houston – you inevitably associate it with NASA and the associated Space Center. The name alone brings to mind legendary radio messages (“Houston, we have a problem“), rocket launches and the infinite expanses of space. So it was clear to us that while we were in town, a visit to the Space Center Houston was a must. Find out how we liked the NASA visitor center in our travel report. Interesting facts about the Space Center Houston Space Center Houston …
» Read the full blog postGalveston Island travelogue – beach vacation & attractions
We spent 3 days on Galveston Island, because during our 3-week round trip through Texas we couldn’t miss a stop on the Gold Coast. We’ll tell you how we liked the island and what we did in our travel report. Interesting facts about Galveston Island Galveston Island is located off the Texas Gulf Coast, around an hour south-east of Houston. The narrow barrier island, which is around 43 kilometers long and up to 5 kilometers wide, covers an area of …
» Read the full blog postTop 10 attractions in San Antonio: River Walk, Alamo & more
During our round trip through Texas we spent 4 days visiting the city of San Antonio. According to “Travel + Leisure“, San Antonio is one of the most beautiful cities in the USA – and we can absolutely confirm that. We particularly liked downtown with its beautiful River Walk and the San Antonio Missions. You can find out more about the city and the most famous top 10 sights & attractions that we visited in our travel report. Things to …
» Read the full blog postSeaWorld & the Aquatica water park in San Antonio (Texas)
What could be better on a hot summer’s day in Texas than taking the kids to a water park and then exploring an amusement park? This combination can be found perfectly at SeaWorld & Aquatica San Antonio. Having previously explored SeaWorld Orlando and SeaWorld San Diego, we were excited to see what we could experience here. SeaWorld and Aquatica San Antonio (Texas) SeaWorld San Antonio and the adjacent Aquatica water park together form one of the largest leisure and adventure …
» Read the full blog postUNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas? San Antonio Missions (USA)
When we were planning our trip to Texas, we were looking for UNSECO World Heritage Sites that we could incorporate into our itinerary. The USA currently has 24 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These sites include a variety of natural and cultural monuments, from national parks to historic cities. But there is actually just one UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas: the San Antonio Missions. This makes the missions the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in the whole State of Texas …
» Read the full blog postFredericksburg & Luckenbach – 2 German cities in Texas
You can find a little piece of Germany in Texas in the two towns of Fredericksburg and Luckenbach, which are about an hour’s drive north of San Antonio. We find it exciting that around 2.3 million of the 30 million inhabitants of Texas have German roots. And we sensed this during our tours of the two towns, because no matter who we spoke to… they all had acquaintances or ancestors with German roots. Crazy! Things to know about Fredericksburg in …
» Read the full blog postAustin – Sights & Attractions in the capital of Texas
Austin, the capital of the US state of Texas, was the next stop on our round trip through Texas. The city on the Colorado River combines modern life with typical Texan charm and offers a diverse mix of culture, nature and technology. It is known for its relaxed lifestyle and is now one of the fastest growing cities in the USA. Things to know about Austin – the capital of Texas Austin is located in the center of Texas on …
» Read the full blog postFossil Rim Wildlife Center – A safari with giraffes in Texas
After exploring Dallas for five days, we continued on towards Austin in our rental car. As we still had plenty of time before check-in time at our next accommodation, we made a stopover at the Fossil Rim Wildlife Center on the way. In this article, we tell you all about what you can experience and see here. Interesting facts about the Fossil Rim Wildlife Center The Fossil Rim Wildlife Center is a conservation center in North Texas, near the town …
» Read the full blog postFort Worth – Cowboy feeling in the Wild West (Texas)
The city of Fort Worth was the second stop on our round trip through Texas after Dallas. We were particularly looking forward to the Fort Worth Stockyards, where modernity meets the Wild West. The famous Cattle Drive can be admired here twice a day, attracting thousands of visitors to the city all year round. Things to know about the city of Fort Worth The city of Fort Worth is located in the north of Texas and is part of the …
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