Kelheim – Germany

Kelheim is a town in Lower Bavaria on the river Danube. It is near this town that the Main Donau Kanal enters the Danube and thus the southern terminus of this canal. Harbor. While initially planned mostly as a cargo harbor, it has become a rather popular stop for cruises as well   The former…

Richmond/Kew, London – England

This is perhaps the area of outer London with the most to offer visitors. The London Borough of Richmond-upon-Thames, which includes Richmond and Kew is the only borough in London on both banks of the River Thames. This is a leafy and surprisingly country borough with some lovely riverside scenery. The small area of Barnes is by the Thames…

Glenfinnan – Scotland

Glenfinnan is a village in the Western Highlands of Scotland, between Fort William and Mallaig (ferry port for Skye and the Small Isles). The railway to Mallaig here sweeps over the valley on the spectacular Glenfinnan Viaduct, used as a location in several films and TV series. Glenfinnan is on the West Highland Railway, with tourist trains operated by ScotRail. Four trains a day…

Devon – England

Devon is a large county in England’s West Country, bordered to the west by Cornwall and to the east by Dorset and Somerset. Uniquely amongst English counties, Devon has two separate coastlines: to the south, on the English Channel and to the north, on the Celtic Sea and Bristol Channel. These are studded with resort towns, harbours and (more recently) surfing beaches. Devon…

Santo Antão – Cape Verde

Do you enjoy walking? Then take the plane to Santo Antão! Beautiful mountains. A lot of green. Wilderness. You look your eyes out. So put on your walking shoes. Take your camera with you. And enjoy the beautiful surroundings … A good way to do that is via the Valé do Paúl route. During your…