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Welcome to Assisi

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View through olive branches of the old town of Assisi with the Basilica of St Francis and the fortress on the slopes of Monte Subasio, Umbria, Italy

Welcome to Assisi and the picturesque Italian region of Umbria. Assisi is known for its fascinating history, spiritual significance and breathtaking landscapes. Autumn, with its vibrant colours and mild temperatures, is a particularly advantageous time to explore this city. On our “coast to coast” journey, we reached Assisi after impressive stays in Pisa and Talamone on the Tyrrhenian Sea, following a drive full of beautiful impressions past the springs of Saturnia and Orvieto.
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The Rocca Aldobrandesca Castle of Talamone

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The Rocca Aldobrandesca castle on the rocky coast of the Maremma in Talamone in the twilight of dusk, Tuscany, Italy

Talamone, located on the southern coast of Tuscany, has a rich history dating back to Etruscan times. The village was once an important port. The historic buildings in the old town and the ruins of numerous castles and towers bear witness to its past. Particularly impressive is the imposing medieval Rocca Aldobrandesca fortress, which perches high above the village on the headland, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding area. Read more

Lake Kochel – Magic of a mild autumn night

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I am standing on a wooden pier at Lake Kochel during the glowing dawn, Bavaria, Germany

There are places that immediately cast a spell on you, places that enchant. Lake Kochel on a mild autumn night is undoubtedly one of them. My base for the night was Schlehdorf on the western shore of Lake Kochel. Since most of the traffic is in Kochel and on the road over the Kesselberg to Lake Walchensee, it’s much quieter here in the shadow of the rocky north faces of the Herzogstand. Read more

Summer night at the Angel of Peace

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Fountain with water jets in front of Luitpold Bridge and Prinzregentenstrasse backlit by the sunset in Munich

The Angel of Peace in the Maximiliansanlagen is one of the most beautiful viewpoints for the sunset in Munich city centre. A rectangular temple, topped by the column with the golden Angel of Peace, offers plenty of seating with a fantastic view: from above the staircases on both sides, you look along a visual axis over the fountain, the Luitpold Bridge and the Isar along western Prinzregentenstraße to the Prinz-Carl-Palais on the Altstadtring. Read more

Perfect summer evening in Björholmen

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Sunset with a dramatic sky over the harbour of Björholmen on the island of Tjörn in the archipelago of Sweden's west coast

In Björholmen, we had finally arrived in the archipelago of the west coast. Here, on the north-west coast of the island of Tjörn, we found a perfect blend of Scandinavian nature and culture, and atmospheric moments in a magnificent landscape. Read more

Panoramic view in the Ampezzo Dolomites

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Hiker on a panoramic summit at the Passo di Giau in the warm backlight of the sunset over the summit of the Marmolada, Dolomites, Italy

Cortina d’Ampezzo is framed by several prominent mountain groups, e.g. Cristallo, Sorapis, Tofane, Antelao, Nuvolau or Croda da Lago. They are also called the Ampezzo Dolomites. Many winding pass roads with magnificent views of the alpine landscape lead into the Cortina basin in the Boite valley, which flows south into the Piave. Read more

Loviste – Farewell from Dalmatia

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Sunset on the rocky coast near Loviste on the Pelješac peninsula, Croatia

Loviste is located in a small bay, right at the western end of the elongated Peljesac peninsula in Dalmatia on the Croatian Adriatic coast. A long mountain range forms the backbone of the peninsula; on the sunny southern slopes, highly prized red wines from the indigenous grape variety Plavac Mali, such as Dingač and Postup, are grown. Read more