Tips and Tricks Traveling Over Christmas? Here's How to Save Money on Your Trip Traveling over Christmas or New Year's often means higher costs. However, there are certain days when you can save a significant amount of money!
Attracts Marine Animals and Divers Ocean Liner Transformed Into Artificial Reef Off Florida The ocean liner SS United States will be sunk off the coast of Florida to become an artificial reef, attracting divers and marine life!
Christmas on Vacation These Destinations Offer an Alternative to Family Gatherings If you want to avoid the stress and hustle of spending Christmas at home, consider taking a vacation instead.
Check in Luggage Earlier Budget Airline Tightens Deadline for Airport Baggage Check-In Ryanair tightens deadlines for checked baggage. Passengers will now have to check in their luggage earlier than before.
Away from Mass Tourism Koh Tarutao Is Thailand's Little-known Island Paradise Koh Tarutao, located in the far southwest of Thailand, is an island paradise that would fit perfectly in any picture book. All the details:
Travel Deals of the Week Wellness in the Black Forest – Luxury Hotel with Spa Travelbook Reveals Today's Best Travel Deals: Hotels, City Trips, Vouchers and More
Avoiding Trouble on Vacation 12 Things You Should Avoid Doing in Thailand If you want to avoid trouble and stay on the right side of the law during your vacation in Thailand, be sure to heed these 12 no-gos.
Important Behavioral Guidelines Reckless Hikers! What the Alpine Club Is Doing About It Increased conflicts in mountain huts raise the question of whether some hikers' behavior has changed. That's according to the Alpine clubs.
Overview of the Rules Alcohol Ban Now in Effect at Train Stations–What Travelers Need to Know Since October 15, 2026, a new nationwide alcohol consumption ban has been in effect at approximately 5,400 train stations across Germany.
Tips for Hikers Is it permissible to relieve oneself in the forest? Is it actually legal to relieve yourself in the woods? TRAVELBOOK offers tips for handling nature's call outdoors.
ETA and ESTA Beware of Shady Scams in Travel Authorizations! The Brandenburg Consumer Center warns against unscrupulous providers of travel permits. How travelers can identify legitimate offers.
Protecting Data Protecting Your Passport from Scanning? Why Aluminum Foil Isn't Necessary It is often suggested that wrapping your passport in aluminum foil can protect it from data theft. Here's what to do instead.
More and More Airlines Are Tightening Their Rules Why Power Banks Can Catch Fire on Airplanes Many airlines prohibit power banks on planes because they can catch fire. But why does this happen in the first place?
It's not even that high! Why This Tourist Mountain in the U.S. Poses a Life-Threatening Risk Mount Washington is a top tourist attraction, yet it is considered one of the most dangerous places in the world due to its extreme weather.
New System Lisbon to Protect Tourists from Taxi Scams at the Airport A new system at Lisbon Airport is tackling taxi scams by implementing transparent fixed prices.
"Open Monument Day" These Special Places Open Their Doors for a Limited Time For the "Day of Open Monuments," special sites across Germany open their doors. It is the country's largest cultural event.
Despite prior payment Why Hotels Require a Credit Card at Check-In Many hotels require a credit card at check-in—even if payment has already been made in advance. Here's why.
Comfort on the Plane May I Stretch Out on Empty Seats on a Plane? If the seats next to you on the plane are empty, you automatically have more comfort. But are you allowed to lie down on them?
Overview These Duty-Free Allowances Apply to Long-Distance Travel If you're returning from a long-distance trip, it's crucial to be aware of customs duty-free limits. Find out what needs to be declared here.
Climate Change in the Alps How Mountain Tours Are Planned Differently Today Due to climate change, hikers need to plan and possibly adjust their mountain tours differently. Here's what to keep in mind.
Avoiding High Fines What Travelers Need to Know About Environmental Zones Abroad When traveling abroad by car, it's crucial to be aware of existing environmental zones. Otherwise, you risk facing hefty fines.
When the Train Is Full Can Travelers Sit for Hours in the DB Onboard Restaurant? A must for many on long train journeys: a visit to the onboard restaurant. But how long can I actually stay there?
Experience Report As a Tourist on a Moped Through Vietnam–It Was That Crazy Julia, 55, a globetrotter, shares her adventurous six-day moped tour through the Mekong Delta in Vietnam.
Family Trip to Bavaria This Amusement Park Offers Fun for the Whole Family–Starting at Just 37 Euros! The Playmobil FunPark in Zirndorf near Nuremberg is one of the well-known amusement parks for families with young children.
World Traveler Reports What I Most Underestimated on My First Himalayan Mountain Tour While trekking the Annapurna Circuit, Julia reached her limits but encountered others who fared worse. Here, she shares her story.
Hidden Paradises 12 Little-Known Islands in Germany Far from the well-known travel destinations, a largely unknown archipelago stretches along the North and Baltic Sea coasts.
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