Berlin, 01.07.2016.
Berlin, 01.07.2016.
Tag: travel
Berlin, 01.07.2016.
The Baltic Coast of Germany is known for the historic trade of the Hansa League, a federation of shipping states that controlled commerce from Russia to England, historical references are everywhere.
However, the past is not the only thing on offer in the region, if you are searching for something more modern, sexy, and active like a bit of surfing this is the place. Kitsurfing is a popular recreation because of the strong wind conditions with young and old hitting the surf in the afternoons. These guys and ladies move over the water at speeds of up to 40 kilometers per hour.
Many schools, rental shops, and clubs dot the coastline.
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Traveling in Style
Air Berlin was an official partner for Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Berlin. If you are going to travel, do it with style! Air Berlin and partner airline Etihad Aiways are the official airlines for the global fashion tribe.
Image by Vladimir Sichov
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Where to go? When to go? How to go? Stay Tuned.
Magical Dahab
A Hippie hangout in the 1970’s Dahab, Egypt is a small Bedouin fishing village located on the western side of the Sinai Peninsula of the Red Sea Coast. A laid-back paradise for individual travelers especially compared to the other mass tourist destination in the area. If experience travel is your inspiration let Dahab be your first choice. There is a wide range of activities including: Free Diving, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Windsurfing, and Mountain Excursions, Horseback and Camel Riding or just sit and relax on the golden beach at the lagoon.
There is no need to struggle for food in Dahab with plentiful choices but my favorites are Ali and his delicious Koshary, just look for the his small blue cart on the promenade or try the Blue House for Thai food or the Dai Pescatori for Italian, i recommend the Napoli Pizza.
Situated by the sea the Coral Coast Hotel offers affordable accommodation with single and double rooms, breakfast is included.
Scuba Diving
As a Scuba Diving instructor I return to Dahab year after year for the adventure because there are limitless offers. There are a number of diving sights for every level of diving experience from beginning to the most experienced with the famous Blue Hole. Diving is easy because just fringing most of the beach is a tropical reef with its explosion of undersea life. In stark contrast to the tranquility of the Sinai dessert above, the water world is teaming with aquatic creatures of all sizes from the sublime to the colorful. (See video below)
I recommend the Lighthouse on the beach as a first point of entry for beginners and novices. This location offers ideal conditions and high visibility. A second dive sight is accessible by taxi to the Islands (my favorite). This spot is a spectacular coral maze. To keep it that way I recommend this for the more experienced diver. To get to the Blue Hole take a taxi but for me the site is not more interesting than the coral but it is deep at around 100 meters.
After a dive, head for a well-deserved beer at Blue Beach Bar.
You have been warned, going to Dahab is addictive. You will return time and time again.
The author of this story is a Dahab enthusiast and an Open Water Scuba Diving Instructor with over 800 dives. His last visit was in April 2016.
Black and Paper Travel Exclusive Video on the underwater life of Dahab.
For more information on diving in Dahab go to: www.fantasearedsea.com
For information on travelling to Dahab go to: http://en.egypt.travel/city/index/dahab
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Xtorm keeps you charged
Stylish. Compact. Powerful. Practical. We tested the new Xtorm Power Banks Essential 12.000 and the Elegant 5.000.
The Essential carries enough energy to fully charge two devices at once. The 3A output means charging is fast, additionally there is USB-C connection. This is perfect for recharging the latest MacBooks.
The Elegant 5.000 is housed in a flat chic Champagne Case. It is the perfect device for charging your phone 2.5 times with the USB/AC outputs. As a recharger accessory the Elegant comes in handy because it fits comfortably in your bag, briefcase or pocket.
The 12.000 and 5.000 are convenient for using away from home either on a holiday or just sitting in a local cafe.
For more information go to: www.xtorm.com
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Christmas Gifts for under the tree
If you need to be in the know while visiting Paris there is no better person to ask than Johanna from the W Hotel. After hours shopping, dinner on a roof top with a view of the city, or a private garden tour, she will make it happen.
What makes Paris a special city?
Paris is the most beautiful city in the world. Everybody wants to come to Paris to discover its special atmosphere. There is always something to do, to see, to discover, it does not matter the season. I love all the cliché things that make Paris on the most visited cities in the world. The old bistros, the small cobbled streets making you feel like you are in a village, the fresh markets, and the different architectural styles. And of course Paris is the fashion capital. The way people dress. A person can never get enough of this city.
Can you name your favorite eating spot?
I am wine lover, so Les Climats. It is a French restaurant established in an old house built by a woman who worked in a post office in Paris. I love the décor, the service and food. They only have wine from Burgundy. Les Climats just got a Michelin Star but it is still affordable.
The W Hotel has Coquette, a good place to have lunch or dinner in a friendly way. The whole menu is made in a health way. I really love the veggie burger with its pumpkin seeds bun and its mushroom steak. All the desserts are wonderful too!
Why do guests like the W hotel in Paris?
Guests come here because they like the design and atmosphere. We are in a historical building so we mixed the modern with the classic. As well, we are in central Paris, next to the famous department stores and across from the Opera House. The views from the rooms are great!
The hotel makes every guest feel like they are home. We have a Whenever/Where ever team. It means you ask for whatever you want, whenever you want and we will do our best to get it or arrange it.
Describe the shopping experience?
It depends on what the guest is looking for it. If we have a client who is an absolute fan of shoes I can provide exclusive access to the Louboutin store. The guest will have VIP access, a private room, a stylist to help with all they want.
What would you do if you were a tourist in Paris?
I would visit the Opera Garnier, a great monument. I would explore. There are many hidden gardens, roof tops, passages, and ornate door entrances.
The W Hotel is located in the center of Paris across from the Opera.
For images of the W Hotel and our video interview with Johanna go to our Google+ and Pinterest Sites.
For more information on W Hotel Opera Paris go to: www.wparisopera.com
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Paris in the Eye of the Storm
Every great city has traumas but what makes a city great is how it manages to absorb the traumas, pick itself up, and then continue. What can I write that has not already been written about the Paris Attacks, a terrible chapter in the history to add its history. Shocking! Numbing! Horrified! But the Latin motto of the capital “Par Fluctuat Nec Mergitur” (It is bucketing by waves, yet remains afloat). Paris has shown it will not give into fear. The cafes are bustling. The streets are teaming. The restaurants are full again. As my Parisian friend told me, “Life will go on.”
