Author Profile: Elisabeth Els

Basel is the third biggest city of Switzerland. It is laying on the river Rhine at the border with France and Germany. It has a size of almost 24 km2 and is home to 173.000 inhabitants. Basel is a cultural and art hub. It represents one of the greatest art selections of Switzerland. A big part of the city’s economy is the chemical and pharmaceutical industry. The headquarters of two big world renown life science companies are based in...   view more

Basel is the third largest city in Switzerland. Right at the border to France and Germany it is a city with lots of languages and history. After Swiss German, English is the most spoken language in the city. Basel offers a variety of activities. It is a real art hub. But no worries if you aren’t into art. There are plenty of other things that you can learn and discover about...   view more

Berlin is a multicultural city with almost nine times the size of Paris (land size wise). It is a spacious city. Over the years Berlin grew and many minorities are part of it now. You can discover this diversity of Berlin by simply walking through various neighbourhoods. But there are also specific activities that let you dive deeper into the cultural diversity of the city. Come with me and travel the world without leaving...   view more

Vienna is a bustling city filled with awe-inspiring landmarks and historical sites, making it the perfect destination for any photography enthusiast. From the majestic Schönbrunn Palace to the Ringstrasse and its gorgeous buildings to the vineyards overlooking the city. Vienna’s photographic spots leave you with lasting memories and stunning...   view more

Afree self-guided walking tour in Oslo? Want to see Oslo from a different angle? Do you want to see the tourist spots but also discover the offbeat areas? Taking in the atmosphere of Oslo’s very diverse neighborhoods? Then keep on reading, you came to the right article. Anther Nordic City has nice architecture but feels a bit cold. If you have traveled to multiple East-European cities, you might know what I mean. I was missing the spirit of Oslo. All seemed so clean, and structured, … I...   view more

Monterrey and veganism? Is it possible to keep a plant-based diet in a city where Carne Asada, a BBQ evening with friends/family, is a regular weekend activity? Being vegan in Monterrey might seem challenging, but it is possible. The city has a surprisingly great offer of vegan restaurants, markets, and products in the supermarkets. If you want to take part in activism, it is a great way to connect with the vegan community of Monterrey. This guide takes you on a mouth-watering tour through Vegan...   view more

Salzburg is 4th biggest city in Austria and relatively small, considering its worldwide recognition. It has also lots of green space and recreational areas. The locals’ value that the alps aren’t far, as well as the central location in Austria and Europe. It’s very easy to travel any directions from the city and even in an eco-friendly way, by public...   view more

Austrians’ capital, Vienna, is one of the greenest cities in Europe. It is also named one of the most liveable cities worldwide. Although many Austrian would argue about that or crossfire with it, it is also one of the unfriendliest cities. Vienna is indeed very different from the rest of Austria, hence the slogan Wien is anders – Vienna is...   view more