Heligoland, Germany

Heligoland  is a small German archipelago in the North Sea. It’s a somewhat popular destination for one-day ship cruises. A feature of the island is almost total absence of car traffic, which makes it a safe and quiet location, and a hotspot for birdwatching. Heligoland (or Helgoland, as it is known in German and Danish) is a somewhat…

Cordoba – Spain

Córdoba is a mid-sized city of 326,000 inhabitants (2018) and the capital of the province of Córdoba in the centre of Andalucia. A great cultural reference point in Europe, this ancient city has been declared a World Heritage Site and contains a mixture of the diverse cultures that have settled it throughout history. Very few places in the world can boast…

Wales – United Kingdom

Wales. Most of you may not immediately think of Wales as a holiday destination. But that is unjustified, so take a look before you read. Exactly. If you have looked, you have been sold.. And that’s why you should put everything together for a moment. Because who would not want to explore the great Pembrokeshire…

Les Sables d’Olonnes, Pays de la Loire – France

Les Sables d’Olonnes is a subprefecture in Vendee, a department of the Pays de la Loire region of west central France. The nearest airports are in Nantes and La Rochelle. Musée du coquillage (Museum of Shells) Musée de l’Abbye Sainte-Croix Seafood is a specialty of the region. L’Amarena, 7 quai René Guiné. Gastropub PV-Holidays Port…

Monte Carlo – France

The Principality of Monaco is a wealthy city-state on the Mediterranean Sea, bounded by the French Riviera. Though tiny, the country is packed with entertainment for those with money to burn: think yachts and casinos, plus the annual Formula 1 Grand Prix. This is the second smallest independent state in the world (after the Vatican)…