After I reported on the green island and its sustainability goals as well as five different accommodations in the last articles, this article is about physical and mental well-being during a relaxing holiday on Usedom. Why do we actually travel? ...to experience a change of scenery, to get out again, to see something different....
Lighthouse keeper for a limited time
28°27'14.2"N, 17°50'32.6"W - these are the exact geographic coordinates that lead to a very extraordinary place. Because here, on the Spanish island of La Palma, is the "Faro Punta Cumplida". At over 150 years old, this is one of the oldest lighthouses in Spain. Extraordinary accommodation in what is probably the most romantic lighthouse in Spain The operator Tim Wittenbecher has...
Relaxed time out on the Baltic Sea beach and coastal landscape
In order to escape the big city of Berlin a bit, I decided to take a relaxing break and go to the beach village of Augustenhof on the Baltic Sea for a few days. I'm taking my friend and our young dog Greg with me. After about a three-hour drive from Berlin, I was rewarded with the sentence: "I can see that...
As a guest in Menorca: handicrafts, wild beaches and a special philosophy of life
"Live in harmony with planet earth!" - A guest contribution by Ina Hiester. During a six-week exploration tour in the Balearic Islands, I was particularly impressed by the island of Menorca with its wild beaches and charming towns. Good Travel host Ignasi did not allow me to do this only insight into his accommodations, but also into his philosophy of life. "I ...
Charming bays and postcard idyll: On the way in the north of Corfu
It all started in 2019 when my feet first stepped on Greek soil. To be more precise, I ended up in Crete, the largest island in the country. After a holiday full of hospitality and warmth, it quickly became clear that this would not be the last trip to the sun-drenched country with its over 3.000 ...
From a package hotel to a sustainable oasis of retreat
The "Cretan Malia Park" looks back on an interesting history. The former all-inclusive resort on Crete has now become a wonderful retreat where responsible tourism comes first. In an interview, Aris Skyvalakis, Managing Director of Cretan Malia Park, tells us about the reasons for taking this path, the challenges and how the sustainable practices ...
South-east Sicily: so much more than a beach vacation
A guest contribution by Ina Hiester Great panoramas, streets lined with wildflowers, deep gorges, hikes through beautiful nature parks. Magnificent baroque buildings, numerous steps, sleepy alleys, a busy market. And in between very special oases where I can let the many impressions of a trip sink in, which is also a little farewell. My fourth and last winter on ...
Five places for summer
I think it is not an exaggeration to say that one is currently yearning for sun and sea more than ever. To travel again to a place where there is plenty of sun and a pleasant sea breeze to enjoy. After the last few months, which have been unusual for all of us, we want nothing more than ...
Excursion tips for a great time in the Baltic Sea resort of Binz
The Ostseebad Binz on the island of Rügen is not only the largest seaside resort on the island, but also has a wide range of cultural and event options to offer. So it doesn't get boring so quickly here. The traditional town is also easy to reach by train: You need a good 4,5 hours from Berlin or Hamburg before ...
Places of power are not only found in the mountains
As a guest at Villa Hygge. A guest post by Charlott Tornow: What do you think of when you think of Rügen? Baltic Sea, clear, and long sandy beaches. Casper David Friedrich and the famous chalk cliffs. Prora, wasn't there something else? Ahja, the long concrete buildings from the times of National Socialism. Rügen arouses many associations, especially with those ...