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GERMANY

5 Places to visit in 2025

5 destinations you have to see in 2025

January 3, 2025December 29, 2024 by Christopher Elliott

I’ve spent most of this year traveling, starting in South America and trekking through Central America, the Caribbean, Europe and the Middle East. But there are only five places I want to see again in 2025.

Categories Destinations, On Travel
The world's greenest destinations.

Here they are: The 5 greenest destinations of 2025

January 6, 2025December 21, 2024 by Christopher Elliott

Sustainability has become a marketing buzzword lately. But these five nations are the real deal: Here are the world’s greenest destinations.

Categories Destinations
Eastern Germany's sustainability focused tourism is flourishing, with eco-resorts like Biostadt Schmilka leading the way. Once an abandoned village, it now thrives as a certified "bio" resort, conserving natural resources and promoting organic living. Across the region, sustainability is integrated into all aspects of tourism, from compost heating at work retreats like Coconat to the natural life cycle education at Harz National Park. This green movement is not just a trend but a deeply rooted approach, making sustainability selbstverständlich – a natural, expected part of life in this region.

Bio, bitte! How green resorts are building Germany’s sustainability reputation

October 26, 2024August 31, 2024 by Christopher Elliott

The Biostadt Schmilka, a sustainable resort on the bank of the Elbe river near the Czech border, looks like every other German village. There’s a Gasthaus and homes with immaculate gardens and fruit trees, and the river with colorful kayaks floating downstream.

Categories Destinations
Reverb by Hard Rock Hotel, a property built on top of a World War II-era bunker in the trendy St. Pauli neighborhood.

Hamburg pursues sustainability with a bunker hotel, food halls — and free kayaks

November 9, 2024August 3, 2024 by Christopher Elliott

Hamburg, Germany, is pursuing sustainability in tourism with new hotels, food halls — and a free kayak rentals for visitors.

Categories Destinations
After a rental process and unclear damage assessment, a couple faced a substantial bill and collection agency contact from Hertz Munich.

How can you be sure I damaged my rental car?

January 23, 2024April 6, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

Months after her car rental, Diane Mikulis gets a bill for damages she doesn’t recognize. When she asks for a translation, the car rental company sends her case to a collection agency. Now what?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter

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