IKEA: a company that, according to its own statements, cares about sustainability. This includes providing an environmentally friendly, healthy and affordable food offer. Therefore, the furniture giant from Sweden introduced already in 2015 a vegan version of the popular Köttbullar. In August of 2018, followed a vegan hot dog called Veggie Hot Dog. And for summer 2019, the Swedish chain has already announced on Instagram to offer a vegan soft ice cream, which is already being tested in some stores. Keep reading for learning which vegan products from the Swedish Food Market to take home with you. Continue reading “Vegan at IKEA”
Egypt: General Information & Tips
Everything you need to know
You are planning a trip to Egypt or you are already there? Well, there are some things you should know. We’ll answer all your questions from “Do I need a visa?” and “What should I watch out for?” to “How do I get mobile internet?” and give you additional tips based on the experiences we’ve gained in 9 weeks of backpacking through the land of the Pharaohs. Continue reading “Egypt: General Information & Tips”
Braga: The Most Beautiful Stairway in Portugal?
After the border town of Valença, Braga is our first major city in Portugal. The European Youth Capital of 2012 is the second largest city of Região Norte after Porto. Particularly worth seeing is, besides the city center, the pilgrimage church Bom Jesus do Monte with its famous staircase Via Sacra. Continue reading “Braga: The Most Beautiful Stairway in Portugal?”
A Coruña: Oldest Lighthouse in the World
The 243,978 residents are lucky because this city has it all: beaches, excellent food, the largest port in Galicia and the oldest operating lighthouse in the world. Therefore, it is not surprising that in 2006, A Coruña received as many visitors as it has inhabitants. Continue reading “A Coruña: Oldest Lighthouse in the World”
Oviedo: First Way of St. James
Since its foundation in the 8th century, the former town of Ovetum was closely linked to the Asturian monarchy, which is why the old town is characterized by medieval influences. At that time the capital of the kingdom, it is still the capital of Asturias and also a model for the town of Vetusta in Leopoldo Alas’ novel “La Regenta”. Continue reading “Oviedo: First Way of St. James”
Bilbao: Tradition Meets Innovation
As the largest city and industrial center of the Basque country, Bilbao is known primarily for one thing: the Guggenheim Museum. What else to see, to do and to eat and what the so-called Bilbao effect is, you will learn here. Continue reading “Bilbao: Tradition Meets Innovation”
Bordeaux: More than just Wine
Known primarily for the Bordeaux wine, the university town, which has been on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 2007, has a lot more to offer: being the political, economic and intellectual center of the French Southwest, we’re not only enchanted by the old town and the Roman amphitheater, but above all by the beautiful promenade along the Garonne. Continue reading “Bordeaux: More than just Wine”
Nantes: Small Town, Great Elephant
Yes, there are elephants even in Nantes. Or at least one. Keep on reading. Continue reading “Nantes: Small Town, Great Elephant”
Rennes: Young Student City
In the capital of French Brittany, about 63,000 people or nearly a third of the almost 215,000 inhabitants, are registered in one of the numerous academies. The low average age is noticeable: The city shows itself young and hip with many shopping centers, a beautiful old town, relaxing parks and a lot of educational facilities, including the Université Rennes 1 (Natural Sciences) and Université Rennes 2 (Humanities). Continue reading “Rennes: Young Student City”
Paris: City of Food
Paris. A city with a lot of tourists. A whole lot of tourists. And even more inhabitants. Over 2.2 million in a city area of only 105 square kilometers and thus the fifth largest city of the European Union and the densest (about 21,000 inhabitants per square kilometer) populated in Europe. With more than 12.4 million people in the metropolitan area, also the second largest in the EU. What we think of the city of love on the Seine, you will learn here. Continue reading “Paris: City of Food”