Unpacking the Complexities of Tourism and Resident Discontent in South Tenerife

In recent months, phrases like "Tourists go home!" and "Your paradise, our hell!" have appeared on walls and buildings...

Discover Airlines Unveils New Brand Identity

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The young holiday carrier of the Lufthansa Group, formerly known as Eurowings Discover, has unveiled its new brand...

Flix updates 2023 summer timetable

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Flix announces the summer timetable for FlixBus and FlixTrain. The company is presenting the largest FlixBus network in...

Japan is relaxing corona guidelines for wearing masks

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Germany has largely abolished the legal obligation to wear masks, Japan never had one. Since the beginning of the corona...

Chaos at Frankfurt Airport after railroad construction work

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Passengers unable to check in and board the plane - a major IT outage largely paralyzed operations at Europe's largest...

Warning strike at BER

Due to a warning strike at BER, no passenger planes will take off from the capital's airport on Wednesday (January 25)....

Winter storm warnings in the USA

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A winter storm that "only happens once in a generation" is threatening to throw off the Christmas plans of millions of...

Lufthansa suspends flights to Iran

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Lufthansa cancelled its flights to the Iranian capital Tehran at short notice. Employees had previously found a body in...

Eurowings pilots strike on Thursday

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The pilots' union VC has announced a 24-hour strike at the Lufthansa subsidiary Eurowings for Thursday. The union Cockpit...

Okavango Delta Mobile Safari - Part III

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This article is continued from Part I, and Part II.  Ending our stay in Savuti with a lantern-lit dinner under the...

Sixt profits from the new desire to travel

For years, Germans could hardly move around the world because of the Corona pandemic, but now they seem to want to relieve...

Summer flight chaos: British Airways cancels 10,300 flights

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Summer is here. Finally, you can stay outside again until late in the evening and enjoy the well-deserved rays of the sun...

Top 10 things to do Victoria Falls

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If you are ending up on the Zimbabwean side of the Victoria Falls after a mobile camping safari like we did, or happen to...

Longer waiting times at BER again

Passengers at the capital's BER airport will once again have to prepare for longer waiting times at check-in during the...

Top 5 Places to Visit in Germany

Settled in the very heart of Europe, Germany is the seventh largest country and the second most populated in the Old...

Munich on a budget

Many budget travellers find Munich a tricky place to visit, as the average prices are higher here than elsewhere in...

Out of the blues and into the blue - timeout in Apulia

"Cornetti" filled with vanilla cream and cappuccino with lots of foamed milk for breakfast. The morning sun gently...

Travelling by the Romantic Road

The Romantic Road is one of the main destinations chosen when you travel across Germany. It is a trip through medieval...
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Moving to Germany: A Complete Guide

Moving to a new country can be both exciting and daunting, with a multitude of tasks to complete and adjustments to make....
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Unlocking the Secrets of Stress-Free Travel

Traveling is one of life's greatest pleasures, offering the opportunity to explore new destinations, immerse oneself in...

Train Travel in Europe Often More Expensive Than Flying

The age-old question of which mode of travel is cheaper, airplane or train, has been investigated by environmental...

Munich Ranks 3rd in Europe for "Friendliest Travel Destinations 2023"

In a travel company ranking, Munich made it to third place in the "friendliest travel destinations 2023", in all of...

New destinations from Munich Airport

The summer of 2023 will bring new destinations and a new airline to Munich Airport (MUC). The largest business in the...

Thailand suffers from extreme heat wave

Large parts of Thailand are suffering from an unusually severe heat wave. Thai authorities are issuing health warnings as...
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Disruption at several airports due to warning strikes

Airline passengers must once again prepare for considerable delays and cancellations at several airports in Germany on...
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Verdi announces warning strikes in local transport sector

The warning strikes are to take place at the same time as a global climate strike by the Fridays for Future climate...

Hong Kong gives away 500 000 airline tickets

Hong Kong wants to welcome as many tourists as possible again after the end of the strict Corona measures - and is giving...

Quiet and relaxing places to visit in Buenos Aires

The city of Buenos Aires is really huge; its vast territory is composed of many neighborhoods of different characteristics...
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Travelers can demand money back because of Corona

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) strengthens the rights of vacationers in the event of Corona restrictions. Package...
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China punishes South Korea over imposed Corona entry hurdles

For the first time, China has reacted with retaliatory measures against one of the countries that have imposed entry...
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British airports plan new rules

British airports plan to abolish rules on the amount of liquids in carry-on luggage within the next two years, according...
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Eurowings expands at BER - twice as many destinations as of March 2023

Lufthansa subsidiary Eurowings is significantly increasing its base and services at BER Airport. This was announced by...
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Second pilots' strike slows down Eurowings

Pilots of the airline Eurowings went on a three-day strike on Monday morning. The industrial action began as planned, said...
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Massive disruption to rail traffic in northern Germany

According to Deutsche Bahn, a technical malfunction is currently causing a complete standstill in long-distance traffic in...
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Lufthansa pilots begin strike

Lufthansa pilots plan to paralyze their company's flight operations this Friday with an all-day strike. At shortly after...

Lufthansa calls for abolition of mandatory masks in air travel

Lufthansa has spoken out in favor of abolishing mandatory masks in air travel. "We rely on the personal responsibility of...
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On Mobile Safari in the Okavango Delta - Part II

This article is continued from Part I, located here. On day 4 of our mobile safari, the camp was broken up by the staff...
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Beautiful Botswana - On Mobile Safari in the Okavango Delta

Endless space, in the middle of wilderness, pure nature around you, special encounters, fascinating animal observations,...
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Pilot strike possible in August

After flight cancellations due to industry-wide bottlenecks in the aviation sector, Deutsche Lufthansa is now also...
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Lufthansa back in the profit zone

The Lufthansa Group flew back into the profit zone in the spring. The still very lucrative cargo business and the...
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Vacations: what is significantly more expensive in Italy, Spain and Croatia

Summer vacation in 2022 will be more difficult in several respects: On the one hand, the Corona figures are currently...

Summer 2022: countries with most tourists infected with Corona

The summer vacations are just around the corner in many German states, and there are often hardly any rules regarding the...
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Despite individual corona rules - the Balearic island expects a mass rush

Mallorca stands for tourism. Mallorca lives from tourism. Mallorca expects after two years of coronavirus pandemic again a...

Berlin airport starts Easter baggage system issues

Shortly before the start of the Easter vacations, there were problems with baggage handling and waiting times for...

A Travel Guide to Rome

Rome, Italy is a popular holiday destination. With over 4.2 million visitors each year, it's easy to get lost in the...

Japan Travel Guide: Nara

In preparation for Japan 2020, we take a look at various elements of Japanese life and culture, as well as travel tips,...

Creating your own 'Thrilla in Manila' when travelling to the Philippines

Back in October 1975, the third and final bout between boxing legends Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier took place in the...

Festivals to attend in 2017

Festivals are awesome as you get to meet a lot of people and learn different things. Some festivals are held at the...

Icelandic Seasons limited edition photobook available

The master photographer Martin Schulz is a true friend of Iceland. He has visited the country 15 times and he has...

Hotel comparison that no hotel can hide from

We've always shown a keen interest in Travel technology, so when we came across Triporia, a London startup that focuses on...

California dreaming

As oktoberfest season is upon us, we are left with the daunting prospect of a rather wet and chilly run-up to the even...

Travelling to Cuba, history and beaches

Let's start our trip in La Havana, the capital city of Cuba, a city in which time has stood still since the sixties....

181º Oktoberfest 2014

" O' zapft is! " it means " is already open", the Mayor opens at twelve o'clock of the night the first beer keg in the...