Anders Urlauben - außergewönlich-erholsam-inspiring

You don't have to fly to the Bahamas to experience a relaxing and inspiring vacation - there's plenty to do on your own doorstep too! From yoga retreats in nature by the lake to Zen monasteries in wild mountain valleys, lonely mountain huts and hotel rooms in old train carriages to a morbid castle in the Uckermark region where the bohemian crowd lives - alternative destinations that offer a sustainable way of traveling thanks to their proximity, are also found in the local climate.

However, sometimes it takes the tips of experts to track down these extraordinary, hidden destinations nearby. Dirk Engelhardt is such an expert. In his travel guide of a different kind, he has put together a colorful selection of unusual destinations that don't require you to spend a lot of money or accept a long journey. He takes you to organic swimming ponds, vegetarian colonies, takes you on a stagecoach journey through the Lüneburg Heath and shows you how to spend a night behind bars without getting into trouble.

All you need to bring is a dose of curiosity, a little sense of adventure and an open mind - and the saying "Happiness is at your door" will come true.