Spain's third largest city will become the world design capital in 2022 and has long been a meeting place and adopted home of artists and creative people. Text: Inka Schmeling, Merian Magazin
Valencia has magnificent historic buildings, an original river park, extraordinary star architects and many innovative designers and will be the world design capital in 2022. Text: Jan van Rossem, Inka Schmeling, Architektur & Wohnen
A trip to a wild, untouched Portugal. The mountain ranges of Peneda and Geres, far to the north, form Portugal's National Park. Text: Kalle Harberg, Merian Magazin
A report about the proud owners of traditional quintas and wines that are world class. Text: Hansjörg Falz, Merian Magazin
In summer, the atmosphere in the Finnish capital is unique. The best season to explore the highlights of the city. Text: Verena Lugert, Merian Magazin
From the air, from land and water I took photos on the west coast and in Helsinki for Merian Magazin, Finland special.
The route is the goal. From Turku by car and ferry along the west coast from archipelago to archipelago to Vaasa. Text: Thomas Pletzinger, Merian Magazin
Over 1000 semi-wild horses live in the marshlands of the Spanish National Park Doñana. Once a year they are rounded up by horsemen who hold sway over these large herds and lead them to the Andalusian town of Almonte. Here their manes are cut, they
For Juan, all happiness on earth is on the back of a horse and a donkey. On his parents estate in Andalusia, everything revolves around four-legged friends. When he grows up, he wants to be a professional rider. Text: Stefan Geschik, GEOlino