Pier Carrasqueira Palafitic – Comporta | Portugal
Pier Carrasqueira Palafitic - Comporta | Portugal Portugal, Setubal Carrasqueira is a village belonging to the municipality of Alcácer do Sal. This Carrasqueira Palafitic pier is located only 3 kilometers from the beaches of Comporta and about 15 kilometers from...
Sunrise in Lisbon | Portugal
Sunrise in Lisbon | Portugal Lisbon, Portugal For over two years we had been beating ourselves up with thoughts of moving to Lisbon. On the one hand, in Berlin, we had family, friends and a fairly settled life in a country where we knew the language and culture. On...
Seljalandsfoss | Iceland
Seljalandsfoss | Iceland This photo of the Seljalandsfoss waterfall in Iceland was taken in February just before the first lockdown in Europe. A day in Iceland in winter is extremely short, so this brief sunset was Nico’s last opportunity to contemplate the wild...
Zugspitze from Fern Pass | Germany/Austria
Zugspitze from Fern Pass | Germany/Austria Germany, Zugspitze At 2962 meters above sea level, the Zugspitze is Germany’s highest alpine peak. Its slopes spread out gently in the daylight in this photo. It was taken from the Fern Pass mountain pass in Austria at...
Aveiro, boats, canals and bridges | Portugal
Aveiro, boats, canals and bridges | Portugal Aveiro, Portugal Aveiro is nicknamed the “Venice of Portugal.” This association is fully justified if you first see Aveiro’s distinctive “Moilceiros” boats and the network of water canals...
The Monument to the Discoveries | Lisbon, Portugal
We were very lucky to see the Monument to the Discoveries following its renovation, which was accomplished a few years ago. This shot was taken during a winter sunrise; when the sun was rising just behind the monument, softly enlightening the limestone statues. You could almost imagine the Portuguese discoverers, setting sails early in the morning and leaving the safe Lisbon shores to explore the new lands.
Wine and cheese | Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon delicacies always test the health of our bodies – in particular, our liver. With so many quality bottles of wine and cheese, it’s very difficult to survive just even a day, without trying one of these or better yet – the duo combination…
Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology (MAAT) | Lisbon, Portugal
Have you ever wondered what MAAT is and what it stands for? This is an abbreviation of the Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology. The purpose of this modern building is to be a space for international dialogue, critical thinking and debate. Located on the coast of Lisbon in Belem, it is easy to reach and is a must-see!
Vila Nova de Gaia | Porto, Portugal
Did you know that Port wine does not originate from Porto? It actually comes from Vila Nova de Gaia in Portugal, a town across Porto on the Douro river. A more interesting fact though, is that the Port wine is only stored, not produced.