by Nico Trinkhaus | May 20, 2022 |
Ponte Vecchio in Florence | Italy Florence, Italy Florence’s Ponte Vecchio or “Old Bridge” was probably one of the first bridges spanning the Arno River. Its history is therefore not straightforward. It was destroyed in 1345 and rebuilt anew. During... 
by Nico Trinkhaus | May 18, 2022 |
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... 
by Nico Trinkhaus | May 2, 2022 |
Al Khor city | Qatar Al Khor, Qatar The city of Al Khor is located in the north of Qatar – only 57 kilometers from Doha. The town attracts locals, but also tourists eager for sandy beaches and exploring the nearby mangroves. Al Khor is not just a tourist... 
by Nico Trinkhaus | May 2, 2022 |
Al Khor Port | Qatar Al Khor, Qatar Al Khor port is one of the „cradles” of Qatar. It was here that the Al Muhannadi clan, (which consisted of seven Bedouin families), founded the city, which became part of the State of Qatar after 1971. As with Doha, the main... 
by Nico Trinkhaus | Apr 5, 2022 |
Qatar - World Cup 2022 Doha, Qatar The countdown has already started! The FIFA World Cup will take place in Qatar this year. It will be the first FIFA championship in an Arab country. Also for the first time, the final will take place in late autumn and not in summer... 
by Nico Trinkhaus | Apr 5, 2022 |
Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) - Doha | Qatar Doha, Qatar The Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) is a symbol of Qatar. You’re probably already familiar with the shape of this building if you’ve ever seen articles encouraging you to visit the capital of Qatar –... 
by Nico Trinkhaus | Apr 4, 2022 |
Lafayette Gallery in Doha Heritage Village "Katara" - Doha | Qatar Doha, Qatar The Doha Heritage Village is a place that manages to amaze one with its contrasts. On the one hand, “Katara” is designed to resemble a traditional Qatari merchant village. On... 
by Nico Trinkhaus | Mar 21, 2022 |
Madeira - Dolphin and whale watching | Portugal Madeira, Portugal Madeira is probably the best place in southern Europe to see the various populations of dolphins and whales. Depending on the season, about 8 kinds of whales and more than 20 kinds of dolphins can be... 
by Nico Trinkhaus | Feb 23, 2022 |
Carvoeiro in Algarve | Portugal Algarve, Portugal This panoramic photo of Carvoeiro was taken during our winter trip to the Algarve. This town is a popular destination for summer vacations in Portugal. However, and this is happening more and more, it is also a place... 
by Nico Trinkhaus | Feb 21, 2022 |
View of Coimbra from the Mondego River | Portugal Coimbra, Portugal Coimbra was the capital of Portugal from 1131 to 1255. However, it is not the castle or church that towers over the entire city, as is often the case with medieval cities. The central building of... 