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Author: Stefan

IT architect at Kassel, from Göttingen, Germany. Addicted on travelling out of pure curiosity. Holder of a seasonal ticket of SV Werder Bremen; airbase Frankfurt (FRA). Collector of city maps, tourist guides, fridge magnets and coffee mugs.
Posted on April 11, 2017May 10, 2018

Església de Sant Bartomeu

Església de Sant Bartomeu, Sóller

The Església de Sant Bartomeu is the most important Roman-Catholic church in Sóller, Spain. It is located in the city center not far away from the railway station of the Ferrocarril de Sóller. It was inaugurated in 1492 and was altered and enlarged during the next centuries. Continue reading “Església de Sant Bartomeu”

Posted on April 11, 2017May 10, 2018

Bye bye loneliness

Sóller, Spain

The city of Sóller, Spain is lying secludedly at the Mediterranean sea surrounded by a huge mountain range. Getting there was a hard task. But in 1999 a three kilometers long tunnel was built under the Sierra de Alfàbia – now it is hassle-free to visit this place. Continue reading “Bye bye loneliness”

Posted on April 10, 2017May 16, 2018

Tour de Mallorca

Driving around on the island of Mallorca, Spain was really fun. Especially the roads to Cap de Formentor and Sa Calobra were a real adventure and offered great views. There was only one thing that hindered us: large groups of cyclists. Continue reading “Tour de Mallorca”

Posted on April 10, 2017May 10, 2018

Cap de Formentor

Cap de Formentor, Pollença

The Cap de Formentor is the eastern end of the island of Mallorca and located on a land tongue stretching into the Mediterranean sea. If you want to get there by car you should start early in the morning: the roads are narrow and many cars and bicyclists might cross your way. Continue reading “Cap de Formentor”

Posted on April 10, 2017May 10, 2018

Mallorquín

It is a platitude that if you want to learn Spanish you’ll have to stay at the center of the country. At the coasts and on the islands – for many people the most beautiful places – different dialects are spoken. On Mallorca it is Mallorquín – a dialect of Catalan. Continue reading “Mallorquín”

Posted on April 9, 2017May 10, 2018

Iberostar Albufera Park

Iberostar Albufera Park, Alcúdia

The Iberostar Group operates different hotels on the island of Mallorca belonging to the Baleares, Spain. The Albufera Park and Albufera Playa are two of them named after the natural reserve close-by and are fully connected. Continue reading “Iberostar Albufera Park”

Posted on April 9, 2017May 10, 2018

Palma de Mallorca International (PMI)

Palma de Mallorca International (PMI)

The airport of Palma de Mallorca, Spain is the only airport on the island of Mallorca. It was opened in 1960 and is also used by the Spanish airforce. It consists of two runways and one terminal divided into four sections. It is located 8 kilometers east of the city and can transport up to 32 million passengers each year. Continue reading “Palma de Mallorca International (PMI)”

Posted on April 9, 2017May 10, 2018

Flughafen Hannover-Langenhagen (HAJ)

Flughafen Hannover-Langenhagen (HAJ), Hannover

The airport of Hannover, Germany is located on the grounds of the city of Langenhagen situated 10 kilometers north of the capital of Lower Saxony. It was opened in 1952, has three runways and four terminals (A to D) and transports eight million passengers each year. Continue reading “Flughafen Hannover-Langenhagen (HAJ)”

Posted on April 2, 2017May 10, 2018

Visiting the Grottenolm

Hermanns, Rübeland, Oberharz

If you want to have the chance to see the rare and threatened species olm (Proteus anguinus, German: Grottenolm) you might consider a trip to the Hermannshöhle in Rübeland, belonging to Oberharz am Brocken, Germany. In 1932 five of these animals have been brought there from Postojna, Slovenia. Continue reading “Visiting the Grottenolm”

Posted on April 2, 2017May 10, 2018

Rappbodetalsperre

Rappbodetalsperre, Thale, Germany

Bikes & adrenaline: the Rappbodetalsperre in Elbingerode, Germany is a destination for both. Many people get there by motorbike or car to a have a look on the huge dam. You can park at a car park (fees apply) and walk through a tunnel to the dam. Next to the car park you can also get some fries or walk up to a viewpoint. Continue reading “Rappbodetalsperre”

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