From Singapore's futuristic skyline to the Mayan ruins of the Yucatán Peninsula and the Pyramids of Giza – miles around's travel destination section spans the globe. Here you'll find personal travelogues from Europe, Asia, Africa, and North and Central America: honest, detailed, and firsthand. The focus is on city breaks, tours, and nature experiences for couples and families who rely on well-informed firsthand accounts when planning their trips. Whether it's Krakow or Tallinn, Crete or Cyprus, a road trip through the American Midwest or a family vacation in Singapore – each article combines travel inspiration with practical tips on accommodations, travel, and attractions. These reports are created in conjunction with the "Airlines," "Hotels," and "Lounges" sections, providing a complete picture of each journey.
After two eventful days in Chicago, we now start our road trip through the Midwest of the USA. Our first destination was the city of Cadillac in the state of Michigan. On the way we visited the biggest tulip festival in Holland. What else we visited, you will find out in the following article.
The day before, the CityPASS was definitely worth it and we had a lot of fun. On our second day in Chicago, we visited the natural history museum "The Field Museum", the Adler Planetarium, went to the top of Chicago's tallest building and ended the day in Millennium Park.
In May, the three of us travelled to the USA, the first time for our son. We started our little round trip in Chicago. We had planned two days for it and with the Chicago CityPASS we had enough attractions to visit. You can find out what you can experience and what we can recommend in this article.
In November, we were craving sunshine instead of dreary weather and decided on our first long-haul holiday with a toddler in the United Arab Emirates. Dubai, beaches, and modern hotels sounded promising – but how family-friendly are the UAE really? Here we share our honest experiences of Dubai with a child, the heat, hotels, and culture.
For years, a trip to Everett has been one of our highlights when traveling in Seattle. Just about 50 kilometers north of the city lies the massive Boeing factory right next to Paine Field Airport – a must-see for all aircraft fans. Giants like the Boeing 747, 767, 777, and 787 are manufactured here. And it was here in January 2017 that we spent an exciting day among the factory halls, runways, and all sorts of aircraft action.
Going on holiday with a small child is exciting and flying for the first time is an adventure. In the past, it used to be a quick trip through security or a dash from the arrivals gate to the baggage carousel. With a child, you need peace and quiet and time - throughout your holiday. Read this article to find out about our experiences on the flight, in the hotel and sightseeing in Vienna with a small child.
Seattle in January 2017: It was cold, but the city had plenty to offer! To explore the city in a relaxed manner, we opted for the Seattle CityPASS. This not only saves on admission, but also gives you direct access to five of the most famous attractions. Long lines? No chance of waiting. We simply held up our ticket booklet and were able to get started right away. You can find out which attractions particularly impressed us in my travel report.
The Swiss Alps have so much to offer, and not just in winter. We ventured to Davos in August and wanted to know what you can do in the summer with a toddler. Read about our experiences in Davos and the surrounding area in this post.
An aircraft must be evacuated within 90 seconds. To ensure they can respond correctly and quickly in an emergency, airlines regularly train their personnel. But evacuation via the emergency slide of an Airbus A380 isn't the only part of the training schedule; makeup and service also need to be perfected. At the Singapore Airlines Training Center, I was able to get a glimpse behind the scenes.
The Southeast Asian city-state of Singapore wants to become the greenest metropolis in the world. The Gardens by the Bay park, which opened in 2012, impressively demonstrates that this interplay of skyscrapers and nature is a success.
Starting July 21, 2016, Düsseldorf will be the third German city served by Singapore Airlines. The non-stop flights to and from Singapore will be operated with the new Airbus A350-900. We will be present on the inaugural Düsseldorf-Singapore flight of the latest addition to the Singapore Airlines fleet.
In the second part of our travel tips for "Chicago - Windy City: What you should see!" we will introduce you to a brewery, visit the Navy Pier, get caught by the police while taking photos and, last but not least, visit a neighbourhood of German emigrants.
In the first part of our travel tips for "Chicago - Windy City: What you should see!" we will take a ride on "The Loop", visit Buckingham Fountain, walk along the Magnificent Mile and marvel at the view from the John Hancock Centre.
Before heading back home on Sunday afternoon, I really wanted to take the opportunity to see the sights of Washington D.C. and the National Air and Space Museum at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Centre. Unfortunately, the weather didn't play ball and it rained all day.