LIFESTYLE

The beach sleeping basket – the million-star hotel

The sound of the waves just a few metres away, and above, millions of twinkling stars. A romantic night in a secluded beach basket is a must-do at least once in a lifetime. This opportunity to spend the night directly on the beach under the starry sky is a true adventure for the senses. And since the beach sleep baskets comfortably accommodate two people, it also offers...

The firework is simply part of a Swiss summer.

Forget Toblerone and Mövenpick. In the summer, the Rakete ice lolly in Switzerland beats all other sweet temptations. With 8 million sold each year, it is the most popular ice cream flavour in Switzerland. Its size and taste are rather unremarkable: a simple water ice lolly with a fruity and a neutral section, as well as a thin chocolate coating on the...

At the end of the day, your feet should be dirty, your hair messy and your eyes sparkling.

At the dawn of the millennium, mountain bike tourism in Switzerland was still in its infancy. However, today, tourist regions and cable car companies have long recognised the potential of these adventurous two-wheelers. They are increasingly transforming Switzerland into a biker's paradise. Particularly in the regions of Valais, Fribourg, and Graubünden, the focus is fully on mountain biking, and for cable car companies...

Five things you must do in Rügen

Rügen, Germany's largest island, offers a multitude of fascinating experiences and attractions. Here are some of the most interesting experiences on Rügen: Chalk cliffs in Jasmund National Park When one thinks of Rügen, the famous chalk cliffs on the coast immediately spring to mind, don't they? White cliffs, a deep blue Baltic Sea, and the rich green of hundred-year-old beech trees: the...

The Negroni, an Italian icon!

The Negroni embodies the essence of Italian lifestyle and culture like no other cocktail. Its origins date back to the early 20th century in Florence, where it was created by Count Camillo Negroni. The Count wished for a stronger version of his favourite cocktail, the Americano, by replacing soda with gin. Ingredients A classic...

Summer holiday with dog on the North Sea island of Rømø

A summer holiday with your dog on the Danish island of Rømø can be a wonderful experience. The Danish island boasts one of the largest sandy beaches in Europe. The animals, it seems, enjoy the North Sea atmosphere just as much as their owners. And special tasks fall to them. Rømø, or Röm in German, is the southernmost Danish North Sea island. It's connected by a 9.2-kilometre-long causeway...