Tag Archives: Travel Guides

Africa Travel: The Top Ten Places To Visit In Namibia

Ryan Shirley Films (June 9, 2024): Namibia, a country in southwest Africa, is distinguished by the Namib Desert along its Atlantic Ocean coast. It is home to diverse wildlife, including a significant cheetah population.

The capital, Windhoek, and coastal town Swakopmund contain German colonial-era buildings such as Windhoek’s Christuskirche, built in 1907. In the north, Etosha National Park’s salt pan draws game including rhinos and giraffes.

Travel Guides: A One-Day Tour Of Athens, Greece

DW Travel (March 17, 2024): Delicious food, centuries of history and insider tips: our reporter Sarah Hucal tells you how to see the best of Athens, in just one day.

Video timeline: 00:00 Intro 00:36 Filopappou Hill, Acropolis views 01:13 Monastiraki Square 01:44 Historic neighbourhood of Plaka 02:22 Hadrian’s Library and the Roman Agora 02:42 How to save money and visit the Archaeological sites 03:02 Finding local souvenirs at the Kypseli farmers’ market 04:35 Street band Sourloulou 05:37 The Acropolis Museum and the Acropolis 07:09 Greek Rebetiko music and dining at Skordópistē restaurant

In this video you will find tips for how to visit the main sites in the Greek capital like the Acropolis and Roman Agora. Taking you off the beaten tourist track, Sarah explores Greece’s rich musical traditions and shows us an authentic side of Athens that most tourists don’t see. Did you miss something in our video? Let us know in the comments!

Travel: 23 Most Beautiful Mediterranean Islands

touropia (January 31, 2024) – One of the main places Europeans head on holiday, the Mediterranean is full of idyllic islands. Thought to number around 10,000 in total, their warm, sunny weather, sandy beaches and sumptuous food see many millions visit each summer.

Bordered by countless countries from Europe, Asia and Africa, the immense sea and all its islands have played a massive role in the history of Western civilization. Often boasting gorgeous scenery or crystal-clear waters, they’re the perfect place to relax and unwind in spellbinding settings. Here’s a look at the most beautiful islands in the Mediterranean.

Travel: Top Beaches And Festivals In The Philippines

DW Travel (January 7, 2024) – The Philippines consists of no less than 7,000 islands, many of which have beautiful beaches and a fascinating underwater world. Two expert travel guides, Philippine-born Ave @avelovinit and her Norwegian husband Martin @martinsolhaugen show you their personal top travel destinations for the island state in the Western Pacific.

Video timeline: 00:00 Intro 00:58 From Manila to Boracay 01:54 Boracay island 04:05 El Nido, Palawan island 04:44 Manila 05:46 Siargao island 07:58 Sorsogon, Province of Bico, Kasanggayahan Festival

Travel: Making The Most Of Traveling In Germany

DW Travel (December 31, 2023) – Lukas Stege will provide you with insider information you need to know, which faux pas to avoid, which season is best, how much should you tip in restaurants, where should you stay, what’s the best way to travel around and finally, is Germany safe?

Video timeline: 00:00 Intro 00:37 Geography and basics 01:35 Must-sees: Berlin, Hamburg, Cologne, Munich, Dresden 02:36 Seasons and weather: What to wear? Which festivals to visit? 04:08 Transportation and traffic 07:05 Accommodations 07:34 How safe is Germany? 08:00 Money 08:27 Particularities 09:40 Food and Beverages 10:21 Little language guide

Travel Guide: A Day In Regensburg, Germany

DW Travel (December 24, 2023) – DW’s Hannah Hummel hosts an experience of maximum Middle Ages. Regensburg in Bavaria is one of the largest preserved medieval cities in Germany.

Video timeline: 00:00 Intro 00:55 Regensburg Cathedral 04:14 Stone Bridge 05:05 Stadtamhof quarter 05:25 Sausages with Sauerkraut at the Historic Wurstkuchl 06:46 Stroll through the Old town 07:37 Walhalla

Not far from Regensburg lies an important national monument for the Germans: the Walhalla. Find out what it’s like to visit the Germans’ “Hall of Fame”!

Travel: A Christmas Tour Of Wrocław In Poland

DW Travel (December 17, 2023) – Wrocław is the hometown of famous YouTuber @evazubeck. For her, it’s also one of Poland’s most beautiful cities. Eva takes us on a tour through the medieval Old Town, up the tower of St. Elizabeth’s Church, and to Ostrów Tumski.

Video timeline: 00:00 Intro 00:43 Wrocław’s Gnomes 02:32 St. Mary Magdalene Church 04:17 Hala Targowa 06:00 Traditional Food at Wrocławska 10:12 Ostrów Tumski 11:38 Christmas Market, Old Town 13:00 Neon Side Gallery

Wroclaw’s famous gnomes also make an appearance! She shows us typical regional dishes and some hidden gems, including a visit to the unmissable, magical Christmas market in the Old Town! What’s your favorite of Eva’s tips for Wrocław?

Travel Tours: Prague – “Instagram Vs. Reality”

DW Travel (November 26, 2023) – With its old town center, its castle and numerous romantic bridges, the city of Prague is a veritable tourist magnet. That’s why you’ll always find so many amazing photos of the Czech capital on Instagram – and it all looks soooooo gorgeous.

Video timeline: 00:00 Intro 00:42 Hradčany, Prague’s castle district 02:33 Charles Bridge 03:28 Trdelník 04:11 Old Town Square 05:30 Conclusion

But do these images reflect the true face of Prague? And is the city really worth visiting?

Prague, capital city of the Czech Republic, is bisected by the Vltava River. Nicknamed “the City of a Hundred Spires,” it’s known for its Old Town Square, the heart of its historic core, with colorful baroque buildings, Gothic churches and the medieval Astronomical Clock, which gives an animated hourly show. Completed in 1402, pedestrian Charles Bridge is lined with statues of Catholic saints. 

Vineyard Views: A Tasting Tour Of Wines In Germany

DW Travel (September 16, 2023) – Euromaxx reporter Hannah Hummel explores German vineyards for a new episode of “Germany in a Nutshell.”

Video timeline: Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:26 Wine 101 2:10 Deep Dive 3:24 Ein bisschen Deutsch 3:50 Very Brief History 4:26 Inside Stories 6:18 Outro

She speaks with vintners about what makes German wines special and the which, where and how of drinking these wines. What’s your favorite wine?

Travel Guide: The Top Ten Places To Visit In Iceland

Ryan Shirley Films (September 10, 2023) – Iceland, a Nordic island nation, is defined by its dramatic landscape with volcanoes, geysers, hot springs and lava fields. Massive glaciers are protected in Vatnajökull and Snæfellsjökull national parks. Most of the population lives in the capital, Reykjavik, which runs on geothermal power and is home to the National and Saga museums, tracing Iceland’s Viking history.