Memories and hints of a travelling IT professional.
When preparing for the trip to Sardegna I learned that in the south of the island you can see flamingos in the wild. As I only knew these colorful birds (gaining their color from eating red crabs) from zoological gardens I was keen to see them in their natural habitat. But for days there was not a single fenicottero to see. Continue reading “Fenicotteri”
Close to the small village Domusnovas, Italy you can find a special flowstone cave created by river San Giovanni. On the other side of the mountain there are several old minded and that is why at the end of the 19th century a road has been built through the cave. Therefore it is paved and the road is secured so that you can’t fall into the river in the cave. Continue reading “Grotta di San Giovanni”
The best preserved nuraghe on Sardegna is the complex Su Nuraxi de Barùmini near Barumini, Italy. Therefore it became a UNESCO world heritage site in 1997 – the only one on the island. The fortification is linked to the Bonnanaro culture dating back to 2200 BCE. It was destroyed in 600 BCE by the Punics. Continue reading “Nuraghe Su Nuraxi”
We came to Sardegna at the end of September and besides the natural beauty of the island, the many nuraghe and caves there were no big tourist highlights open – at least not in the south of the island. All water parks were already closed. But one nice location for children was still open: the theme park Sardegna in miniatura at Tuili, Italy – not far away from Barumini. Continue reading “Sardegna in miniatura”
You cannot omit to see the Castello di Las Plassas or Castello della Marmilla at Las Plassas, Italy when driving towards Barumini. The rest of the former fortification from the 12th century is standing on a 274 meters high former volcano. Continue reading “Castello di Las Plassas”
You can find more than a handful of nuraghe on the island of Sardegna – but the biggest one is the Nuraghe Arrubiu near Orroli, Italy dating back to the 15th century BCE (really!). It is an ancient fortification with one central and five secondary towers. It was partially destroyed in the 9th century BCE. Continue reading “Nuraghe Arrubiu”
Not only children love the famous plastic bricks from Denmark – today there are also many sets that are more directed to adults. Some of them – especially those concerning iconic British buildings – can be seen at the LEGO store at Leicester square in London, United Kingdom. Continue reading “Plastic bricks”
Yes it is only a toy shop in London, United Kingdom – but Hamleys is also the craziest toy shop I’ve ever seen. Located in the precious Regent Street (but with many branches) this shop offers all toys that your heart might desire on many floors. And wherever you get there is always someone showing you a fancy toy – be prepared to take your head down when something is flying around announced. Continue reading “Toy paradise”
Some months ago I saw an article in an international newspaper about Hann. Münden, Germany. Most pictures showed well-known places and buildings of the region, but one left me clueless: a couple riding by bike through a heath. The closest one I knew was the Lüneburg heath – but that wouldn’t belong into that article. Continue reading “Termenei”
There are many reasons to get to Bursfelde belonging to Hann. Münden, Germany: the fantastic cloister, the nice breakfast at the Klostermühle and the nice path along river Nieme through its valley. If you just want a short walk you should try the Klaus-Bahlsen-Pfad around the cloister. Continue reading “Nieme & Weser”