JWH TRAVEL BITS AND MORE…May 26, 2022

Puentedey in northern Spain was named the most beautiful village in Spain in 2022. One reason is its 15-meter-high natural stone arch, carved by the Nela River and nicknamed God’s Bridge. 

DW Travel April 2022

 

Food from the vending machine – doesn't really sound like a good travel tip? We asked some Amsterdam locals for their tips on what to do in the Dutch capital. Some tips took some getting used to. Have you ever been to Amsterdam? 

DW Travel May 14, 2022

 

Each year, we index the best, brightest openings, but for the 26th edition of Condé Nast Traveler’s Hot List, we’ve upped the ante: This time, editors at all seven worldwide editions had a hand in scouting and selecting the entries. At its heart, this is still a hotel list—a whopping 96 made the cut this year, which is a true testament to the industry’s resilience. But because (almost) no hotel is an island, we’ve widened the lens to include the best restaurants, culture, transportation, and cruises you need to know, and the destinations that are reinventing themselves. We mean it when we say this may be the hottest Hot List yet. Here, all the best new restaurants and bars to try out.

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If you thought UNESCO was limited to only man-made and natural structures, think again.

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Join Silversea’s Chief Commercial Officer, Barbara Muckermann, as she takes guests on an exclusive tour of the cruise line’s newest ship, Silver Dawn. One of the most luxurious ships at sea, Silver Dawn welcomes 596 guests in superlative comfort, offering Silversea’s indulgent new wellness program, Otium; the immersive culinary program, S.A.L.T.; butler service in every suite; and a range of other amenities. 

Silverseas cruises – May 10, 2022

Long known as one of the world’s most prominent and intriguing travel destinations, Ä°stanbul is set to showcase its extraordinary array of arts, culture, gastronomy, history and shopping experiences in a TV and digital advertising campaign in 178 countries, including the United States (see video above).

Sometimes called “IstanCool,” the city is consistently voted among the “world’s best cities” in the reader surveys sponsored by a variety of leading publications in the U.S., Europe and Asia. Three original “New Cool” commercials focusing on art, cuisine and shopping in the world’s only city located in two continents will introduce Istanbul to an even wider range of audiences. Thirty million tourists visited Istanbul in 2021.

Titled “Taste in Ä°stanbul Is the New Cool,” “Shopping in Ä°stanbul Is the New Cool” and “Art in Ä°stanbul Is the New Cool,” the commercials highlight the beauty, vibrancy and diversity of Türkiye’s largest city. For more information, visit https://goturkiye.com.

The experience in the heart of two continents… We are waiting for you: https://goistanbulturkiye.com/ https://safetourismturkiye.com/ 

Jan 2022

Follow Dhruv Rathee’s adventures in Turkey! Dhruv and his wife Juli visit the vibrant city of Istanbul. They take a stroll along the İstiklal Street, visit the Hagia Sophia and the Galata Tower. They also take a cruise on the Bosphorus to see Istanbul’s famous sites from the water and they try Turkish coffee. 

DW Travel December 2021

All aboard! Take the Cinque Terre Express along the Italian Riviera! The 12-kilometer-long train route connects up the picturesque villages of Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso. Our reporter Hannah Hummel tells you what to expect apart from spectacular seaviews along one of the most beautiful train routes of Europe, and what it all costs. DW Travel September 2021

Join Nigerian YouTuber @Tayo Aina to the harbour city of Mombasa. In its picturesque location on the Indian Ocean, Mombasa is one of the most important harbor cities in East Africa to this day. You can discover traces of many cultures here. The historic Fort Jesus fortress, for example, was originally built by the Portuguese. After taking you on a city tour, Tayo will bring you to the beach, where tourists and locals enjoy the natural landscape and the sun. Would you like to visit Kenya one day? 

DW Travel May 2022

 

Join Indian YouTuber @Dhruv Rathee and his wife Juli as they show you Old Delhi, Dhruv’s home turf in India. The walled city was founded more than 300 years ago and is full of culture, history and interesting sights. Dhruv and Juli take you to see many sites, including the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Diwan-e-Khas. They take a rickshaw to the Chandi Chowk district, enjoy the fragrance of the biggest spice market in Asia and try Parantha , a fried and stuffed Indian bread  

DW Travel April 2022

What can you do if you have just one day in Berlin? Well, Elissa and Rodrigo from @Alemanizando have some tips for you! They take you to some famous places and to a few hidden spots in the German capital — like its smallest street. The Berlin-based couple from Brazil start at the Brandenburg Gate and then go for breakfast in one of Berlin’s major attractions: the Reichstag building. And of course they also visit its glass dome. Their next stops are the Unter den Linden boulevard, Humboldt University, Bebelplatz and Museum Island. Another hot tip is the Nikolaiviertel, Berlin’s oldest residential quarter. From there it’s just a short walk to Alexanderplatz, where most people would go up to the top of Germany’s tallest building, the TV Tower, to get a good view over the city. But Elissa and Rodrigo have a cheaper workaround for you to get a great alternative view from above! Not far away on Karl-Marx-Allee — the “first socialist street” on German soil — they feel a bit like they’re in Russia. No wonder, if you see the architecture that dates back to the East Germany era. Then it’s time for dinner in the popular Friedrichshain district before they end their tour at the East Side Gallery, which is both the longest surviving section of the Berlin Wall and also the longest open-air gallery in the world.

DW Travel Feb 2022

Yum – This episode by @Eva zu Beck from Mexico City is making our mouths water! Tortillas, tamales, tropical fruits: Mexican cuisine and its ingredients are incredibly rich and varied. But forget chilli con carne and fajitas – Eva will take you on an all-plant-based culinary journey of discovery through the Mexican capital. She meets businesswomen who have made their passion for food into a career. Did you know that Mexican cuisine has been part of UNESCO World Heritage since 2010? 

DW Travel April 2022

Join Indian YouTuber Dhruv Rathee and his wife Juli as they visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Petra, Jordan! They take you to the ancient sandstone buildings and provide helpful tips on how to avoid the typical tourist traps. Dive deep into history and discover a fascinating place with monumental tomb temples from the reign of the Nabataeans.

Premiered Jan 12, 2022

Dhruv’s Landing: Join YouTuber @Dhruv Rathee and girlfriend Juli as they discover Dubrovnik! The Croatian city is one of the Mediterranean’s most popular destinations. Amongst other productions, scenes from the world-renowned TV series Game of Thrones were shot here. A medieval fortress like something out of a picture book!