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Jörg Baldin
Jörg Baldin, editor-in-chief and founder of breitengrad53.de, found his true calling in 2011: Going on vacation and writing about it! Since then, he's been constantly hanging out at the airport, packing his suitcase in record time and exploring the world. Whether on the beach, in the forest or on the mountain - Jörg feels at home everywhere. No wonder he always carries an extra portion of sunscreen to enjoy the most beautiful sunsets on the beach. If he has his way, the world could do with a few more beaches - because for Jörg, there's nothing better than feeling the sand between his toes and having the wind blow around his nose.
S. Y. Sea Star
Abenteuer und Entdeckung: Eine Segel- und Tauchreise durch die Seychellen
Die Atmosphäre auf den Seychellen ist intensiv - heiß, windig und mit hohen Wellen. Eine Überfahrt mit der Cat Cocos-Fähre von Praslin nach Mahé kann für einige Gäste zur Herausforderung werden. Während fröhliche Einheimische ihr kühles Bier genießen, sind andere mit bleichen Gesichtern und bereitgehaltenen Spucktüten zu sehen. Ich hingegen lasse mich vom spritzenden Seewasser erfrischen und atme tief die salzige Luft ein; das Meerwasser prickelt auf meiner Haut.
Canada
Prince Edward Island: Eine Reise durch Kanadas Kartoffelparadies
Mein Schlaf wird durch ein leichtes Ruckeln beim Anflug auf Prince Edward Island gestört. Diese Insel an Kanadas Ostküste, gelegen im Golf von St. Lawrence, nimmt aus der Vogelperspektive die Form eines Halbmondes an. Die kleinen schwarz-weißen Punkte, die auf den grünen Wiesen zu sehen sind, scheinen Kühe zu sein.
France
Houseboat Adventure France: Along the Canal de la Marne au Rhin
The sun slowly tilted toward the horizon, bathing the French countryside in a golden light. The whispering waves of the river announced the beginning of a cozy evening on our houseboat. As we glided gently through the mirror-smooth water, the picturesque scenery passed us by: idyllic villages framed by rapeseed fields and numerous anglers trying their luck in the dusk.
General
HolidayCheck - Book a vacation via web and app
HolidayCheck was originally launched in January 2000 as a leisure project. But the platform soon experienced enormous growth thanks to extensive media coverage. HolidayCheck was entered in the commercial register in 2003, and the company was officially founded the following year. We took a closer look at the company and present the details.
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AIDAsol
AIDAsol: Pas de deux for the season opening in Rostock
As the last rays of sunlight disappear on the horizon of the Baltic Sea, the AIDAsol gives the signal for the start of its short voyage. It is a special moment: The opening of the cruise season in Rostock is imminent, and the colorful hustle and bustle at the harbor testifies to the acceptance of the cruisers. At the same time, the sister ship AIDAmar is also setting sail, and it seems as if the two ships are moving through the falling night in an elegant pas de deux. "Something very special for us, too," emphasizes the captain of the AIDAsol, Moritz Pankau, several times in the days that follow.
Malta
Comino: Enchanting islands between Malta and Gozo
An island with two mountains and the deep, wide sea... This, or something similar, is what the three inhabitants of the island of Comino near Malta must sing every day as they stroll across the three-square-kilometer island. After all, Comino houses a hotel and has probably the smallest sandy beach in the world - at least from my point of view.
Hungary
Budapest: A time travel through the fascinating history and culture of Hungary
Budapest, the magnificent capital of Hungary, has a fascinating past that dates back to the time of the Hungarian tribes. Two contrasting landscapes stretch along the majestic banks of the Danube, which have developed into today's districts of "Buda" and "Pest". A visit to Budapest takes the traveler on an exciting journey through the history and culture of this impressive metropolis.
VIVA TWO
VIVA TWO: Short trip on the most modern river cruise ship
With typical April weather, Koblenz, the city at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle, welcomed me. The "VIVA TWO", the new ship of Viva Cruises, was already waiting at the famous Deutsches Eck for the passengers of this short trip. The river cruise ship had been ceremoniously christened just a week earlier and is one of the most modern ships currently operating on the Rhine.
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Czech Republic
Chimes put tourists in ecstasy
Very slowly, the hands of the huge clock move forward and hundreds of onlookers gaze spellbound at the twelve. Every hour on the hour, some figures dance around on the head of the astronomical clock. I stand in front of Prague City Hall and, like all the other tourists around me, fall almost into ecstasy when the chimes begin.
Canada
In the Rocky Mountaineer through the Canadian mountains
Look to the left, look to the right - everything my eye catches is in yellow-blue. In front of me is the imposing Rocky Mountaineer at Vancouver's Special Station. Soon, over 750 passengers in more than 50 wagons, pulled by two powerful diesel locomotives, will be on their way to the Rocky Mountains. I am sitting in car number 6 in seat 2 and am full of curiosity about what awaits me in the coming days. My destination is the train station in Banff, Alberta. The journey takes me by train through the impressive landscape of the Rocky Mountains.
Havila Capella
From Bergen to Bodø aboard the "Havila Capella
Icy cold wind blows in my face as I hold on to the railing and admire the rugged cliffs of the Geirangerfjord. The majestic beauty of the Norwegian fjords has cast its spell on me. Here, aboard the "Havila Capella," a Norwegian mail ship, I become part of a long-sought dream - to once travel by mail ship along the wild coast of Norway, from Bergen all the way up to Bodø, where the Arctic begins. It may be a short trip, but it's gorgeous!
Canada
Classic car oasis in Canada: A time travel through automobile legends
The sand crunches under my shoes as I am surrounded by half-covered old cars coated in a layer of white dust. To my left and right, gray shelves rise, piled high with old mirrors, hubcaps, huge radios and torn seat cushions. The air is filled with the smell of gasoline, old oil and fresh paint. I feel transported back to the era of Elvis, rock'n'roll and Oldsmobile.
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