Destination of the Month
Jiuzhaigou Nature Reserve
Are you looking for an original destination where you can admire the beautiful colours of autumn? Ever thought about China? Jiuzhaigou is a nature reserve in the north of Sichuan province in central China. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992.
Off the Beaten Path
Alba, Italy
Alba is a town in Piedmont, Italy with a population of approx. 30,000. It is the capital of the Langhe vineyard landscape, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it is world renowned for its white truffles. See also our Event of the Month!
Cuisine of the Month
Italian
Who doesn't love Italian Cuisine? But there is more then pizza and pasta. Keep an eye out for our upcoming events, which include the Truffle Festival in Alba!
Landmark of the Month
Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef, the largest coral formation in the world, home to a spectacular array of marine life and offers awesome diving opportunities. With the climate change that we are experiencing, how much longer will we be able to enjoy this beautiful natural wonder?
Language of the Month
Chinese
We don't expect you to master Chinese before you are heading to our Destination of the Month, but wouldn't you want to learn more about its fascinating characters?
Event of the Month
International Alba White Truffle Fair
The Alba Truffle Show is a great hub of cultural and gastronomic events that celebrate the “white gold” of the Langhe in all its shades.
Gobi Desert, Mongolia
Mongolian Gobi is one of the most remote and least trodden deserts in the world. The third in the world after the Sahara, and Arabian Desert, it covers nearly one-third of Mongolia. Also it is one of the worlds the most beautiful, with mountain peaks, grasslands, desert steppes, sand dunes and oases.
Lake Urnersee
Lake Urnersee is a lake located in Central Switzerland.
Zanzibar
Zanzibar is a semi-autonomous archipelago off the coast of Tanzania consisting of Zanzibar Island, Pemba Island and many smaller islands. Zanzibar island itself is approximately 90km long and 40km wide. A view over Stone Town from the sea In 1896, Zanzibar was the location of the world's shortest war, surrendering to Britain after 38 minutes of naval bombardment
The Balkans
The Balkans is a region that includes countries on the Balkan Peninsula in the southeast of Europe, including most of the former Yugoslavia.
Puebla, Mexico
A city in Mexico's Puebla Valley surrounded by volcanoes and snow-capped mountains. It is slightly over 110 kilometers (68 miles) south-east of Mexico City. In 2005, the city proper had a population of 1.5 million people, while the metropolitan area had a population of 2.1 million.
Georgia, USA
Georgia is more diverse than many people realize, with a scenic seacoast, mountains and large cities as well as extensive rural areas. In 2017 rock on at one of Georgia’s 75 music festivals, such as June’s AthFest in Athens, home of the B-52’s and R.E.M.
