Botswana, land of the Kalahari
Baines’ Baobabs are a group of seven giant trees, also known as the seven sisters. Thomas Baines, a British landscape painter, crossed the Kalahari in 1862 and rested under these trees. While doing so, he painted the scenery as a watercolour, which subsequently became quite famous. That is why the
Victoria Falls Bridge
In 2017, I was travelling by car in southern Africa. On this trip I also came to Zambia, where I naturally wanted to see the Victoria Falls. Just below the Falls a bridge crosses the Zambezi River which is built over the Second Gorge of the falls. As the river
Etosha, National Park rich in wildlife
Oryx antelope and springbok peacefully united at the waterhole. Shortly before, all the animals waited at a safe distance as a family of lions quenched their thirst at this spot. Only after some time, when the animals were sure that the coast was clear, did the first brave ones venture
Concert by LP
Laura Pergolizzi, known as LP, is an American singer who has released six albums until now. But she is also a successful songwriter and has written songs for other artists such as Cher, Rihanna, the Backstreet Boys, Leona Lewis, Céline Dion and Christina Aguilera. After falling in love with her
Roque Nublo, the Cloud Rock
The rock rises about 65 metres above a flat plateau. Before the arrival of the Spanish conquerors at the end of the 15th century, Roque Nublo was revered as a sacred mountain by the island’s indigenous people, the Canarios. They had a place of worship here where sacrifices were made
Trinidad, a colonial heritage
Trinidad is a city on the central south coast of Cuba. It was founded by Spanish conquistadors in 1514. In 1519, the invaders under Cortés set out from here on their conquest of Mexico. The central attraction is the Plaza Mayor, whose flair is still reminiscent of colonial times. The
The Havana Capitol
Cubans have always been quite proud of their Capitol, because it is slightly higher than its counterpart in Washington. In terms of shape and size, however, the Cuban architects were rather influenced by the Panthéon in Paris and St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Information about taking this photo Where to
Egypt, Sunset in the Sahara
For an European city resident, like me, the sandy desert, and that is what you first imagine every desert to be, is full of secrets. They appear fascinating and threatening at the same time. Information about taking this photo Where to find this location
Portugal – Torre de Belém
The Torre de Belém at the mouth of the Tejo was completed in 1521. It symbolises the heyday of the Portuguese maritime and trading empire. Situated as a lighthouse on a rock, it welcomed the arriving explorers and merchant ships. Originally there was a second tower on the opposite side.
Lanterns in Berlin
Artificial street lighting has existed in Berlin since 1678. The Great Elector Friedrich Wilhelm ordered that a lantern with a burning light be hung on every third house in the evening. As this did not work properly, the installation of fixed oil lamp lanterns began. In 1826, the first gas