Everybody in German-speaking countries knows the (Erste) Donaudampfschifffahrtsgesellschaft (which literally means “(First) Danube Steam Ship Company”). The word is a perfect illustration for the nice fact that in German you can combine multiple nouns to one word. However, apart from…
4,354 meters long – the Dajti Ekspres is (by its own marketing) the longest cable car in the Balkan region. During my visit in December 2022 to Tirana, I had a trip up to the “backyard mountain” of the Albanian…
A rail strike destroyed our travel plans in and around Munich in March 2024. Thus, on a rather short notice, my wife and I had to grab a rental car from Munich Airport (MUC). I went for the provider I…
67 kilometers alongside the Belgian Coast, serving 67 stations – the Kusttram (“Coastal tram line”) is regarded to be the world longest tram line. While visiting Rock of Ages musical shows in Oostende, I just had to take that very special ride…
The Ride NYC is a very fancy combination of exploring New York City – at least regarding their marketing. They combine a tour through the city with entertainment and stops presenting local and global artists. I was just too curious…
The engine of the train states Se Norge. Ta Toget – or: “See Norway. From the train“. Apart from the Flamsbanen, the Bergensbanen, the connection between Bergen and Oslo, is not only one of the most popular touristic rail routes in Norway, but…
The Öresund Bridge connecting Copenhagen in Denmark and Malmö in Sweden revolutionized did not only revolutionize travel and transport between the two countries. The 7.8 kilometer cable-stayed bridge, connected to a 4 kilometer long tunnel, is a key milestone to…
I just had to see a home match KI Klaksvik during their amazing 2023 UEFA Conference League campaign. Thus, right before their Slovan Bratislava match at Torsvollur National Stadium, I arrived at Faroe Islands Airport (FAE). From there, I traveled…