Find out why tides on island destinations can decide when the beach is suitable for swimming, whether a boat trip will depart on time and how to avoid disappointment when booking accommodation, transfers and seaside tours. We bring practical advice for checking the rhythm of the sea before traveling.
Find out what a good travel medicine kit should contain, why regular medicines should be planned before packing and how to prepare for the most common health complaints while travelling, from blisters and digestion to allergies, fever, injuries and lost luggage.
Find out why a lower overnight price does not always mean a cheaper trip. We bring an overview of the hidden costs of more distant accommodation, from public transport and taxis to lost time, late returns, lower flexibility and more complex daily logistics during the stay.
Find out which travel decisions are most often postponed until arrival, from local transport and roaming to tickets, opening hours and accommodation rules, and why such improvisation at the destination can mean higher costs, lost time and unnecessary stress as early as the first day.
Find out why workshops in cooking, ceramics, dance and other local skills are increasingly becoming a more important part of travel than classic sightseeing. We bring an overview of a trend in which tourists want to participate, learn and take home an experience, not just a photograph or a souvenir.
Find out how robots at reception, holographic assistants, automated delivery and biometric controls are changing hotels, airports and theme parks. We bring an overview of technology that makes travel faster and more unusual, but sometimes also confuses and frustrates guests.