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Asia Destinations

From the archives: Cambodia

March 24, 2015

I think no other nation is as proud of its national monument as Cambodia and surely there’s a good cause. The temple city of Angkor is really huge, with endless numbers of ruins to explore in a mystic jungle setting.…

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Destinations Europe

The melancholia of Venice – between beauty and decay

December 16, 2014
Venice in November

When I was there last time – about 10 years ago – I personally was done with Venice: Too many tourists, overpriced, seedy hotels and disappointing restaurants. As I found cheap train tickets, I decided to give it another chance and I’m glad I did. The weather on that November weekend wasn’t appealing at all, but compared to the unbearable heat in the summer, it gave the city an entirely different atmosphere.…

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Austria Destinations

St. Wolfgang and Hallstatt – Where salt and lakes are plenty

November 18, 2014

One of my favourite regions in Austria is the idyllic Salzkammergut in the heart of the country. This time I want to introduce St. Wolfgang and Hallstatt – two picturesque towns between crystal-clear lakes and beautiful mountains. Of course, both places aren’t insider tips – as they have a long tradition in tourism – but I was surprised to see so many people from all over the world.…

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