I took my annual trip to Usedom. A mixture of clouds, cold, rain and sun made this tour a guessing game. For me it, walking along the long quiet empty beach for me is a mental battery charge.
My Yearly Usedom Recharge

I love simple walks on the beach. The picturesque resort town of Usedom is a treasure for holiday goers. I go every year to unwind to detox.
High season can be busy but during March, April, May front row hotels are available at good prices.
A short recharge is worth it. Stay tuned for more.
A 7am walk on a #Baltic #beach.#ttot #SundayMorning #traveler #traveling #passport #travelislife #destination #passport #beachlife #picoftheday #travel pic.twitter.com/jxVoAfuyOJ
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A #beach stroll on the #Baltic Sea. Simple moments to detach are always the best. #ttot #SaturdayMorning #traveler #traveling #passport #travelislife #destination #passport #beachlife #picoftheday pic.twitter.com/6SRzSjc0vg
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Where to go for a holiday in 2017? A obscure beach in South America. A new museum opening. Black and Paper covered the ITB, the world’s largest travel fair, in Berlin to gain insight on the latest travel and holiday trends. Stay tuned for all the news and tips on vacation destinations that can turn your next holiday into an experience of a lifetime.
Images by Vladimir Sichov.
Looking for your next travel destination, ITB Berlin 2017 opens on Wednesday. Black and Paper will report on latest trends in travel, whether you are looking for the best beaches, the most romantic hotels, or the coolest city festivals, and newest cultural offerings.
The official partner country this year is Botswana. The Southern African country introduces itself to global tourist as a country instituting sustainable, eco-tourism. With its bio-diversity, Botswana new conversation activities include a new Defense Force for countering poachers and an active wildlife preservation programs. Botswana is celebrating its 50th anniversary, welcoming tourist from all walks to experience a trip of a lifetime.
Highlights in Botswana:
Okavango Delta
Moremi Game Reserve
Tuli Block
The Makgadikgadi
Nata River Delta December to April for the flamingos.
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Stay tuned for updates from the ITB.
It was not easy choosing a destination this Christmas Season. There were so many factors regarding the decision, ranging from safety to geopolitics to experiencing the new and undiscovered or the adventure.
Tel Aviv, Israel and Colombia stood out because each one possesses so many unique qualities that reward a traveler. I know, one is a city in the Middle and the other is a country in South America. What they had in common is: Expectation. What would a traveler find in these locations? As a seasoned traveler when I think of these places I am not sure what to expect: A liberal oasis in the Middle East, the other a vast country in the process of healing after years of multiple destructive conflicts.
A metropolis that offers so much, Tel Aviv seems to go by the beat of its own music. Regardless of what happens around it, this is a city with vitality for life, I would describe it as vivacious. Beach life, cultural, LBGT, and music festivals are only some of myriad of options. An “enjoy today” confidence and attitude that radiates in all directions.
An exotic destination ready for those willing to be rewarded with an adventure of a lifetime, Colombia, after decades of civil war and the War on Drugs one would think this country is not ready to be explored; I think it is the opposite. With peace at hand, this South American country has a lot offer: cultural diversity, miles and miles of tranquil coastal beaches, islands, and mountain and jungle terrains all authentic not spoiled by mass tourism.
For more information you can visit the following websites:
Ancient. Fascinating. Vibrant. Charming. Tunisia is a gem as a travel destination, a country that has had many lives since antiquity. I spent 8 days combining walks on sunning beaches then I had a day in the cosmopolitan capital city, Tunis. For bargain hunters there are many offers hotel and flights included, for the independent adventurer there is something on offer all budgets. On this occasion there was a really affordable all-inclusive package offered online so I took a chance. It was well worth it. I plan on going back to explore more.
Fuana
A Mediterranean climate, Tunisia does not really have bad weather, although showers and clouds can be expected in the winter months, the average temperature while I was there in November was 18 degrees, peaking at 27. I managed to swim a few times over the week, the water was refreshing.
Beach
It was not challenging getting around; taxis, mini bus, and trains were reliable and readily available for short and long distance journeys.
Tunis
There is a security alert for the country, travelers should be vigilant, but I did not have a problem or felt a threat. Tunisians are hospitable and welcome tourists with open arms. I recommend Tunisia.
Doors
Tunisia Part 2 coming soon.
A tech, style, and fashion accessory in the form of the elegant Micro Fiber Zip Tablet Case for iPad is functional as well as practical for carrying your favorite personal or professional hardware. Included with the ABS shell is a versatile 360 degree swivel for rotating a technical device or placing it in a upright kickstand position. Idea for a business setting, I used it on my travel to the beach and on train for casual reading and Internet surfing.
Filofax has made an affordable, smart tech accessory for those of us on the go.
Microfiber Zip Tablet Case (Grey), £38
For more information go to Filofax.com
As a run up to IFA Berlin keep checking for more tech articles.