Month: May 2023

Sights in Lower Silesia: my top 8 tips for a trip to Poland

Beautiful Lower Silesia is located in the southwestern part of Poland with its capital city Wroclaw. It has real cultural and sightseeing treasures. Especially the castles in Lower Silesia and the associated Hirschberg Valley are breathtakingly beautiful. In addition, this part of Poland is one of the most culturally rich regions of Europe. read more

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Virtual travel: Around the world in 80 days – from the sofa

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Long-distance travel is harmful to the climate, mass tourism puts a strain on the local infrastructure, a pandemic restricts options. But travel with a cultural focus educates and has important functions for people and society.

  • It helps to reduce prejudice and fear of foreigners,
  • to understand foreign cultures and
  • appreciate the home.

Virtual travel can become an alternative to get to know faraway places and people. From the couch we can visit museums and world heritage sites. People lead us virtually through their city, artists bring us closer to their work. read more

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Tips & Tricks: Volunteering in Africa

Doing good, broadening your horizons and experiencing the African lifestyle first hand – this is what volunteering in Africa allows you to do! Here you can find out what it means to work as a volunteer and what you should pay attention to.

Get involved with volunteer work!

Volunteering means that you spend a certain amount of time doing voluntary work.h. you are engaged in voluntary work). Usually you will be involved in a project that is already in progress. While some projects are suitable for students with no previous experience, "skilled-based volunteering" allows experienced professionals to contribute their expertise. Volunteering is possible in many different areas – for example in the social, medical, ecological and handicraft sector as well as in animal welfare. During your volunteer work, you will usually live with a host family or in a shared accommodation. read more

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Ring in the spooky season with Travel Channel’s new Ghostober shows

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While most Halloween fanatics are gearing up for Freeform's 31 Nights of Halloween I'm undoubtedly most excited about Travel Channel's seasonal program titled 'Ghostober'. This year features a series of new shows that explore real-life ghost stories, some of the world's most haunted places and other unexplained phenomena with a variety of paranormal experts. read more

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The best ideas for a family weekend in Mallorca

Attention, question: if you had to choose one day of the week, which one would it be? Surely a very high percentage will answer this question with Friday, Saturday or, if that is not possible, Sunday. And as soon as the weekend approaches, there is a smile on the faces of the whole family, knowing that we have more than 48 hours to enjoy this wonderful island. So, get your people together and let's go! The best ideas for a family weekend in Mallorca. We start! read more

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Exploring long-term travel in a post-pandemic remote work environment

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For hotels, 2020 felt like a seemingly endless year. Aside from declining room stays and a big hit to hoteliers' bottom lines, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the entire hospitality experience that customers have come to expect. In the new year, the resumption of operations then becomes an opportunity to rethink strategy and identify upcoming trends. In particular, the increase in long-term travelers is a trend that has shaped many facets of today's hospitality industry. With the ability to work remotely and the desire for new and engaging environments, a promising return on investment can be seen when focusing on long-term guests. read more

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Koh Mook – Island paradise in the south of Thailand

Paradise. A small word that may mean something different for everyone. Since I was on Koh Mook (also Ko Muk, Koh Mak or Koh Mok) I see, when I think of paradise, a very specific place of Koh Mook right in front of my eyes. In our blog post we would like to tell you more about our stay on the small island in southern Thailand in the province of Trang, which restaurants we found super and what you should not miss on Koh Mook in any case. read more

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Beach secret tips in Tenerife

The largest of the Balearic Islands has a special flair and attracts thousands of enthusiastic visitors year after year. In addition to the climate, the exciting landscape of looming volcanoes and mountain peaks also provided plenty of variety. But also the beaches of the island are legendary. Here black sand meets golden sunbeams, washed by the soothing sound of the sea. read more

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