Over lunch at Berlin’s trendy Restaurant Diekmann at Weinhaus Huth, Nicole Röbel tells a story that grandparents might tell their grandchildren.
Over lunch at Berlin’s trendy Restaurant Diekmann at Weinhaus Huth, Nicole Röbel tells a story that grandparents might tell their grandchildren.
“We had no phone when I was a child,” she says, after finishing a bite of her Nicoise salad. She speaks of a childhood characterized by deprivation, with small rewards only on special occasions. When she performed well on her report card, for example, her parents sometimes took her to a special bakery, Intershop. It was an exceptionally rare extravagance. Smiling, she says, “I still remember the smell of the shop and the fresh-baked goods.”
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Nicole Röbel, who represents Berlin’s official tourism department, lists five things visitors must do to say they’ve truly been to Berlin.
How do you experience the real Berlin? Nicole Röbel (pictured), who represents Berlin’s official tourism department, lists five things visitors must do to say they’ve truly been to Berlin.
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This month, many of the ships operated by the North American-managed cruise brands will begin making their way back home across the Atlantic. Their return comes with the revelation that 2009 was not a huge success for cruise lines sailing Europe, but it wasn’t a complete disaster either. For some cruise lines, but not all, [...]
This month, many of the ships operated by the North American-managed cruise brands will begin making their way back home across the Atlantic. Their return comes with the revelation that 2009 was not a huge success for cruise lines sailing Europe, but it wasn’t a complete disaster either.
For some cruise lines, but not all, the summer of 2009 in Europe was a summer of discontent. Some ships pulled out of port carrying far below full capacity (think luxury lines), but most managed to fill nearly every berth, although at yields that were less than hoped for but adequate nonetheless given the state of the economy. How is the summer of 2010 shaping up?
The InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam was chosen as Netherlands’ Leading Business Hotel during the World Travel Awards 2009 ceremony, which took place in Obidos, Portugal, in October. This year’s poll was the highest in the World Travel Awards’ 16-year history, with more than 170,000 industry professionals casting their votes for what they consider to be the [...]
The InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam was chosen as Netherlands’ Leading Business Hotel during the World Travel Awards 2009 ceremony, which took place in Obidos, Portugal, in October. This year’s poll was the highest in the World Travel Awards’ 16-year history, with more than 170,000 industry professionals casting their votes for what they consider to be the very best travel, tourism and hospitality products and services in Europe.
Established in 1993, the World Travel Awards recognize, reward and celebrate excellence in all sectors of the global travel industry. Over the years they have become among the most prestigious awards in the travel industry, referred to by the Wall Street Journal as the travel-industry’s equivalent of the Oscars.
The 2009 cruise season in Stockholm set a new record. More than 440,000 cruise passengers visited Stockholm this year, which is an increase of 60,000 compared to 2008.
The 2009 cruise season in Stockholm set a new record. More than 440,000 cruise passengers visited Stockholm this year, which is an increase of 60,000 compared to 2008.
Yesterday’s bomb threat at Copenhagen International Airport reportedly was caused by an electric toothbrush that was inadvertently activated inside of luggage left unattended at the train station directly beneath the airport. To the person responsible or to anyone traveling with an electric toothbrush, may I recommend toothbrush travel cases for your next trip?
Yesterday’s bomb threat at Copenhagen International Airport reportedly was caused by an electric toothbrush that was inadvertently activated inside of luggage left unattended at the train station directly beneath the airport.
To the person responsible or to anyone traveling with an electric toothbrush, may I recommend toothbrush travel cases for your next trip?
