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Welcome to our travel blog! Everything here focuses on varied travel destinations for ambitious couples and families. Dive into exciting trip reports from the world of aviation, discover reviews of luxurious hotel concepts and be inspired by romantic city breaks. We also share our best tips for culinary highlights to make every trip an unforgettable experience. Join us on our adventures and find your next dream destination!
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Airline reviews
Turkish Airlines Business Class Boeing 787-9 to Kuala Lumpur
The introduction of the new Turkish Airlines Business Class Boeing 787-9 was heavily advertised by the airline and caused a lot of hype even before its launch. When I booked this flight to Kuala Lumpur, my anticipation was also immeasurable. You can find out whether my expectations were fulfilled in the following detailed trip report.
Turkish Airlines Business Class in the Airbus A321 to Istanbul
Until now, I'd only experienced Turkish Airlines in Economy Class and Premium Economy, which has since been discontinued. On our trip to Kuala Lumpur this year, we finally got to try out Turkish Airlines Business Class on the Airbus A321. In this review, you'll find out what makes Turkish Airlines so much better than other European airlines like Lufthansa, Air France, or SWISS.
Aegean Airlines Business Class in the Airbus A321neo to Berlin
This time we went to the Mediterranean island of Cyprus during the Whitsun holidays. On the return journey, we were lucky enough to fly Aegean Airlines Business Class in the Airbus A321neo from Athens to Berlin.
Aegean Airlines Economy Class in the Airbus A320 to Athen
Aegean Airlines is still one of my favourite airlines for travelling within Europe. The crew members are always friendly and welcoming and pride themselves on providing genuine Greek hospitality. To renew my frequent flyer status, I have to take four flights with the airline every year. I normally use my Business Class upgrade vouchers for these flights. However, as we were travelling to Cyprus as a family today, we took our seats in Aegean Airlines Economy Class and were curious to see if the service behind the curtain was just as good.
Qatar Airways Economy Class on the Boeing 787-8 to Doha
Even before the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Qatar Airways was a popular and well-known airline that is appreciated for its excellent service and comfort. We were therefore curious to see how the Qatar Airways Economy Class fared on our flight from Munich to Doha, with an onward flight to the Maldives. In the following review, you can find out what we thought of the seats, the amenities, the food and the flight as a whole.
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Hotel reviews
Conrad Bangkok
The selection of luxury hotels in Bangkok is truly incredible. We chose the five-star Conrad Bangkok for the second half of our stay in Bangkok. You can find out more about the hotel's amenities and how we liked the rooms in our hotel review.
Hilton Berlin
The Hilton Berlin is the largest five-star hotel in the capital and boasts a fascinating history. Shortly before reunification, the East German hotel chain Interhotel began construction, and it opened in November 1990 as the Domhotel. Hilton acquired the hotel just one year later. We were curious to see what luxury awaited us at the Hilton Berlin.
Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok
Bangkok is one of the most exciting hotel markets in the world. The Thai metropolis boasts numerous luxury hotels, some of which can be booked at affordable prices. We chose the 5-star Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok for our stay. You can find out more about the hotel's amenities and how we liked the rooms in our hotel review.
Hilton Kuala Lumpur
Opened in 2004, the Hilton Kuala Lumpur is ranked among the best hotels in Southeast Asia according to TripAdvisor. After a relaxing time on the Malaysian island of Penang, we wanted to unwind a bit in Kuala Lumpur before our flight to Bangkok. Find out whether the five-star Hilton Kuala Lumpur was the right choice in the following hotel review.
DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang
During our stay in Malaysia, we definitely wanted to see more than just Kuala Lumpur. Since we had already been to the Malaysian island of Langkawi a few years ago, we decided to go to Penang this time. Fortunately, the island also has a Hilton hotel, so we spent three nights at the DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang.
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Lounge reviews
Oman Air First & Business Class Lounge Bangkok
The lounge density at Bangkok Airport is astonishingly high. Before we took off for Zurich with SWISS, we visited the Oman Air First & Business Class Lounge Bangkok. I had already read a lot about the lounge and was curious to see whether champagne would actually be served in the Priority Pass Lounge.
Lufthansa Senator Lounge Berlin
Due to the reopening of Berlin Airport during the coronavirus pandemic and the associated travel restrictions, Lufthansa initially only opened a smaller lounge for all passengers with different frequent flyer statuses. With increasing travel volumes in early 2023, Lufthansa decided to expand its lounge offerings to include a Senator Lounge in the originally planned space. Find out what frequent flyers can expect in the Lufthansa Senator Lounge Berlin in our review.
The Lounge Leipzig/Halle
At the end of 2023, the time had finally come: The Lounge Leipzig/Halle opened at my home airport, Leipzig/Halle. During the coronavirus pandemic, the Lufthansa lounges in Leipzig and at many other smaller airports in Germany were completely shut down. And even when travel activity picked up again in 2022, the lounges remained closed. So it was welcome news to discover this new lounge and see what it had to offer before my flight from Leipzig to Frankfurt.
Singapore Airlines SilverKris Business Class Lounge Terminal 3 Changi
After arriving on Singapore Airlines from Kuala Lumpur, we made our way from Terminal 2 to Terminal 3. We could have also gone to the Business Lounge in Terminal 2, but I had read that the Singapore Airlines SilverKris Business Class Lounge in Terminal 3 only reopened in November 2021 after extensive renovations and expansion. Find out if the trip was worth it in the lounge review.
Plaza Premium Lounge Kuala Lumpur
After more than a week, our stay in Malaysia was unfortunately already over. Before flying with Singapore Airlines via Singapore to Bangkok, we were able to relax in the Plaza Premium Lounge Kuala Lumpur before our departure. Find out what the lounge in the international departures area of Terminal 1 has to offer and how to access it in our lounge review.
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Destinations
What sights in San Francisco on a short trip?
I have visited the California metropolis of San Francisco several times, but the city is still worth a visit. Before my departure, I had something to think about due to the strong air pollution caused by the forest fires in the immediate vicinity (November 2018). You can find out whether my worries were justified and which sights in San Francisco I saw on the short trip in the following travel report.
Our visit to Niagara Falls: A unique natural experience
Nach einer erlebnisreichen Zeit in Toronto machten wir uns am frühen Nachmittag auf den Weg zu einem der größten Naturwunder Nordamerikas – den Niagarafällen. Obwohl die Strecke nur rund 130 Kilometer beträgt, benötigten wir fast zwei Stunden für die Fahrt. Der dichte Sonntagsverkehr und der bevorstehende Victoria Day – ein kanadischer Feiertag – sorgten für viel Betrieb auf den Straßen.
Experience Toronto in changeable weather
Our day in Toronto began with bad weather, as the forecast had predicted. The view out the window showed low-hanging clouds, rain, and wind—not ideal conditions for exploring the city. We spontaneously changed our plans and decided to spend the day indoors.
Road trip USA (Midwest): Detroit and Ann Arbor
Auf unserem Roadtrip durch den Mittleren Westen der USA durfte natürlich ein Stopp in Detroit, der „Motor City“, nicht fehlen. Detroit ist eine Stadt voller Kontraste, die mit einer lebendigen Kunstszene, historischer Architektur und spannender Geschichte fasziniert. Gleich um die Ecke liegt Ann Arbor, eine charmante Universitätsstadt, die mit gemütlichen Cafés, unabhängigen Buchläden und grünen Parks zum Verweilen einlädt.
Road trip USA (Midwest): Traverse City to Birch Run
Our journey continues through Michigan's picturesque landscapes, from the charming seaside town of Traverse City to the cultural and culinary treasures of Frankenmuth and the shopping opportunities of Birch Run. Experience the incredible diversity of this region, from the gentle waves of Lake Michigan to the German half-timbered houses and vibrant outlet centres. Join us on our amazing road trip through the breathtaking Great Lakes State!
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