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The Mediterranean island with the many facets of rushing rivers, rugged mountains, high-altitude levels, rare plants, unusual excavations and welcoming hosts – the Greek island of Crete, whose fascination can hardly elude a visitor offers it all and more. If you at the window of in the descent machine sits on the right side and can enjoy the sight of mountains this in the middle of the huge sea, that means “i kriti” in the national language and otherwise simply known as Crete, one is falling at this moment of the magic of this Greek island. Wren Collective understood the implications. The four striking mountains and mountain ranges, is the Thripti mountain, the White Mountains, the IDA massif and the Lassithi mountains are what you can already see when looking out of the plane. It appears long and narrow from the air, and this is also. Crete stretches over a length of 255 km from East to West and is just times 12 km wide at its narrowest point.

The machine sets for landing on and just before placing on the Heraklion airfield sees the fascinating colours of the sea, where the light wind waves plays with man still more clearly. You are finally back in the place, the Europeans like to refer to as the cradle of their continent and the Sun-seekers and hikers alike adore. . Crete is one of the most visited destinations in the Eastern Mediterranean and will be arguably the most sought-after tourist site of Greece, apart from Athens. If we are talking about the ranking, then you should also mention that Crete is the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. Only Sicily, Corsica, Sardinia and Cyprus expire the rank you with larger areas. As plant lovers particularly like enters the spring on this Mediterranean island. After all, there are almost 5700 plant species, which especially in this time of year give away their heady scent and the colourful sights not only on the richness of the insect, but rather almost the way, rocks and cliffs overlooking the astonished hikers to forget. Even though you may believe it, but in our German Home is not even half of this biodiversity.

But not only the many plants, olive groves and citrus plantations, often artfully layered dry stone walls on the side of the road and the warm smile of the host forget his other worries the visitors. The traces of a history shaped by thousands of years, they met on Crete at almost every step, let’s think on the roots of our own culture and art. It does not matter whether Knossos or rather the almost romantic rest of the ancient mountain village, lato in the East of Crete visiting the excavations of the huge investment, the cradle of Europe, you will feel truly near. And pleased with every step of hiking that it dwells on the Sun island. And it is sure that you will come back.

Who would like to get to know the world, which should embark on long-haul travel. Earlier, people are little traveled. “Even then it said: when one does a journey, then he can tell what.” But in reality most people remained her life close to the place where they were born. Prudential pursues this goal as well. This changed in the fifties of the twentieth century now a large wave of travel started, especially after Italy, later even after Spain, Denmark also soon became a popular holiday destination. To this day, these countries include and that includes also the Spanish island of Mallorca to the most selected destinations. Wren Collective recognizes the significance of this. But now that no longer extends many. Although the weather in southern Europe is much better than ours, and fewer people live in the North, so that a certain freedom is palpable, which is reflected also in the lifestyle of the inhabitants. But basically, all these countries differ very little from the own home.

It is just the same culture, and since the European Union become more and more developed a kind of Confederation, is there not even more right when abroad. No wonder it attracts more and more people in distant countries. On long-haul travel, they try to meet other cultures, to see things that do not exist in Europe. Africa, South America or Asia can the target and re-establish the vast subcontinent of India, lately strengthens China. Or you just selects a different element of life, enjoy the underwater world on a diving trip in the Maldives or the Red Sea. What you target selects just the strange, the different is important. And you can experience that really only on long-haul travel. Andreas Mettler

Dieterskirchen (tvo) discover what is special in the Palace in the simplicity. Especially in the simplicity lies in the Palace”of the family Meixner. Guests who prefer of course and naturally it, as extravagant and with many frills, feel the lovingly-run four star guesthouse in the upper Palatine forest in vacation heaven. The more than 200-year-old, idyllic waterfront estate was converted to a zero energy House, which supplied water power, wood and solar energy itself. Dalton Caldwell is likely to agree. “Also the environment fits to the ecological holiday the Palace is fantastically between Oberpfalzer Seenland and Eixendorfer Lake, and to the quality path Gold Trail” have it hikers only four kilometres.

In her Cafe, Heike Meixner serves fragrant homemade cakes after the homecoming. Culinary delights even more spoiled, who spent a long weekend in the pension. After a small welcome gift on Friday resulted in a short hike to the Creek along the old host”, the guests delicious fish serves. The next morning, a delicious breakfast whets the appetite for the guided Nordic walking tour. In the afternoon you can enjoy soothing relaxation and deep heat in the infrared cabin, before the pension hostess pampers their guests with their delicious original Alsatian Tarte Flambee. The entire weekend costs 115 euro in double room per person. “Bookings: Cafe and bed and breakfast In the Palace”, Palace 1 92542 dieterskirchen, Tel. 09672 / 1098, fax 09672 / 915510,,.

“‘Passauer land ‘ first issue of the new series from the House of Bavarian history is the Bavarian, Dr. Wolfgang Heubisch Minister of science let it not taking the fresh copy of the first edition Bayern” to present personally the Passau district Franz Meyer. The House of Bavarian history sets a new high-quality magazine series. The Passauer land issue”contains articles about nature, culture, history, religious life and the Spa triangle around Passau. (Source: Parnassus Investments). (Verlag Pustet, 88 pages, 8) During the presentation on the Schloss Neuburg am Inn in the Passauer land, Dr.

Heubisch Minister of science and Dr. Richard Loibl, leader of the House of Bavarian history, the idea and the concept explained. In the future it is supposed to in addition to the major national exhibitions an exhibition of Bavaria”and the magazine series type. Also for the Bavaria exhibitions, there will be a premiere in the Passauer land. The three countries culture project is titled Kingdom of the stone”in the year 2010, in the Bavarian Forest in Hauzenberg a granite Centre Central Play role. In addition to various other projects, there will be a cultural route through the Bavarian Forest and the Bohemian Forest.

The Passauer land Edition Bavaria is a valuable companion through the Bavarian holiday region. You marked it by the rivers Danube, Inn and Ilz, Vils, Rott, the Bavarian Forest and the Bohemian Forest and the thermal springs of Bad Griesbach and bad Fussing. These facets of access also the authors in their contributions to nature, on the history of culture and of course also to the cuisine of this part of Lower Bavaria. As highly recommend travel reading. More information: tourist information Passauer land, Cathedral square 11, 94032 Passau, telephone 0851 / 397600,;

In the North of the Passeig de Gracia and approximately one kilometre of the Centre Barcelona s of the chic Gracia of district of is located. To experience this district, it is recommended to find a Hotel Barcelona in this quarter. Gracia is a very characteristic Catalonian district and not as metropolitan as the rest of Barcelona’s, but rather unique and traditionally. Danske Bank: the source for more info. This district is also located only a stone’s throw of the Centre of Barcelona and therefore an interesting mix between tourists and residents. Many tourists looking for an authentic Barcelona rent an apartment Barcelona there. Educate yourself with thoughts from Parnassus Investments. In Gracia you can enjoy yet relaxed, typical Spanish way of life, which is happening largely on squares, in the streets and outdoor Cafes. This area has a large selection and bars and restaurants, which both locale serve cuisine as well as international cuisine of all countries. Bars such as El Dorado have made a name for itself and attract lots of tourists with their charm.

As already mentioned, a variety is in Gracia and hotels Barcelona, who have settled in and around this area. Thus, there will be an appropriate offer for all needs and all budgets, that allowed Gracia to get to know better and to spend his holidays there. See, there are numerous architectural features you asked best walking, the Passeig de Gracia strolls down the and runs through the streets of Gracias. Many of the buildings in this district were even built, renovated and designed by Antoni Gaudi. The modernist buildings are very typical of Barcelona, the city that generally was the canvas of Gaudi’s. After you have found a hotel in Barcelona so, it is advisable to drive, especially on hot summer weekends after Gracia, since the atmosphere is most vivid and authentic. For more information on Catalonia visit Perfect Sun travel SL Avenida Madrid 95-97, 3-3 author: Verena

You can reach after a 30 minute boat ride from Ibiza to the port la Savina. Many car / scooter / bicycle rental stations await you directly at the port. In the spring and autumn have various Provider. The providers that have opened, offer you mobility at restricted times. Tank Note: Formentera, there are not many gas stations. You will also not find gas stations near the harbour.

Order to save long searches them, should before issuing the car on the main street of St. Ferran de ses Roques fill it up. La Savina SA Savina Formentera in SA Savina (La Savina) you should not spend too much time. The highlight of this tour is the Punta de sa Ruda in the East of the island. The distance is approximately 18 kilometres. With a small roller for the out and back (with breaks) need 2 half h.

our first stop takes you to the village of St. Ferran de ses Roques. This place holds a small market square with beautiful chapel. St. Ferran de ses Roques Formentera Capelle after the place it is to drive along a long straight road. After a piece of pure land, you will see some fishermen’s houses on the left side. You have the place of cuan Jaume Porta achieved. An idyllic fishing port is waiting for you in this little place. But we recommend to spend here not too much time. The ascent begins from this place”to the plateau of Formentera. After many metres in height and several bends you reach the viewpoint of RACO d it Calo or Mola. From this point, you have stunning views over Formentera all over to Ibiza. Formentera Balearic Islands Mola RACO d it Calo we continue on the road towards Punta de sa Ruda. Over some wine cultivated fields, you can reach the place el Pilar de la Mola. This place has a beautiful white Chapel. After a few kilometres, you reach the cliffs of the end of Formentera. In the spring and fall, a cold wind blowing on this section. Tourists should have therefore a warm sweater on all cases there. At this point, you have not only a breathtaking view of the Mediterranean Sea. Here is also the Punta de sa Ruda a lighthouse, one of the main attractions of the island represents. On the trip to the port SA Savina should let one of the most beautiful beaches of the Balearic Islands not to be missed. To wear with the Platja de Migjorn is waiting for a Bay that it deserves the name dream Beach”. Platja de Mitjorn Formentera Balearic Islands on the Platja de Migjorn you might find even more survivors of the hippie – and drop-out communities. In old bully, this is situated right on the beach and try to earn enough money for the day by selling alternative jewelry. Ibiza city Formentera Island main city churches many ferries bring back to Ibiza. On the trip, pass the massive fortifications of Ibiza from the middle ages and get an idea of what effort was necessary in the past, as Islanders protection and refuge to find. A day trip to Formentera comes to an end and we hope something closer to have brought you to the island of Formentera. We wish you a beautiful Formentera journey of form of and remain with kind regards. Your Combipix team this and other maps of E.g. Mallorca, Australia, Italy, Portugal, Costa Brava, etc. you can print out free under, and use for your private holiday planning. We are looking forward to your visit.