Why Germans drink so much sparkling water

Why Germans drink so much sparkling water
In the country of currywurst and lager two things happen when you order water in a restaurant: First, there is a big chance it’s carbonated and second, it´s not complementary. One of my biggest surprises when I moved to Germany back in 2009 was the Germans’ love for carbonated water. It´s true that consumption of
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Road trip in Azerbaijan – Driving from Baku to the heart of the Caucasus  

Road Trip in Azerbaijan five finger mountain
Mud volcanoes, imposing mountains and out of this world scenery –Azerbaijan is uncharted territory for most tourists, but an experience that brings you closer to nature. Azerbaijan is not the country most people would first point out for a road trip adventure. Driving in Baku can be a nightmare, finding a good restaurant on the
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Visiting Azerbaijan’s most isolated village

Khinalug, Khinalugh, Khinaliq or in some guidebooks even Xinaliq. Nobody is sure how to spell it and, in every book, map or blog it is written completely differently. This is just the first sign of how remote and untouched this community in Azerbaijan´s Greater Caucasus is. They even have their own language, traditions and culture.
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I photographed urban yoga at Europe’s greenest hotel

*this is an sponsored post Boutique Hotels are designed for a young generation and turn a simple stay into something unique. Why not try to do some yoga in their facilities? I love Boutique Hotels, they are designed for a young generation and turn a simple stay into something unique. During my stay in Lisbon,
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48 tips you definitely need to know if you are backpacking through Europe

Always carry a copy of your passport with you and leave your original documents at your accommodation. Scan all documents and save them in a cloud for emergencies. It is not always cheaper to get an Interrail Pass. Find out if it might be cheaper for you to travel by bus or plane. Use CheckMyBus
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Breaking cities: How much costs a day in Istanbul

Istanbul has always been one of my favourite cities in the world. It´s the perfect mix of western and eastern culture. With a great nightlife, excellent food and an atmosphere that makes you feel like you are in a sacred and holy country, Istanbul is a place you should see at least once in your
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18 photographs showing the world from a bird´s eyes

  AirPano is a not-for-profit project created by a team of Russian photo enthusiasts focused on taking high-resolution aerial panoramic photographs. With 360° photographs, 360° videos and wonderful panoramic aereal videos, AirPano is showing the world from a perspective some of us could only imagine. I made a short copilation of some of the most interesting
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Interrail guide – the most flexible way to travel through Europe by train

by Natalie Schneider Want to travel Europe on a budget but with maximum flexibility? The best way to travel through Europe with maximum flexibility is Interrail or Eurail. While many people choose flights and weekend trips to explore Europe, I recommend Interrail for your next vacation and here are some reasons why: you can see multiple cities in
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Breaking cities: How much is a day in Amsterdam?

Amstedam, Netherlands
  With a population of only 800.000 but attracting more than 4,5 million tourists every year  Amsterdam is not only a city of liberties and tolerance but also one of the most cultural, safe and multicultural cities in the world. Amsterdam can be pricey, especially if you are traveling in summer or during christmas holidays. However, with
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8 photos illustrating that the Carnival of Venice really makes you travel back in time

  With a tradition of over eight centuries the Carnival of Venice is one of the most popular events in Italy and one of the biggest carnivals worldwide. It attracts thousands of tourists, not only from Europe but from all over the world, and no wonder why: With astonishing, elegant and colorful costumes, eccentric masks
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Your Definitive Packing List for a Year (or more…)

by Sabrina Andrea Sachs So, you are finally ready to set off, embark on that train/plane/bus/boat/bicycle or feet that will take you away for a year or more and you are facing the tricky question of “What the heck shall I pack?” Packing for a weekend away or a short holiday can be difficult; packing
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How well do you know our travel culture?

  Did you know that there are more international departures from Germany than from the rest of the world? Found this very nice infograph about traveling and people around the world. With very useful information and statistics about traveling in general Rachel Swaby and Carl Bender made an amazing work   [spider_facebook id=”1″] [fbcomments]  
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6 tips to get to know new place better

by Aura Jimenez I know there’s much more in a place than its main attractions. Of course, everybody loves visiting the centerpieces of a city, taking one or another selfie and posing like you are grabing the Eifel Tower in Paris with your fingers. However, for me, this just isn’t enough and if you prefer absorbing the culture
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Want to travel around Europe for free! Here is a competition for you

Amstedam, Netherlands
Have you hear about “Redbull can you make it“? Redbull is looking for teams of three members to travel all around Europe. Each team will hand over their cash, cards and phones in exchange for 24 cans of RedBull and a smartphone. All temas will leave from a starting point on April 12 2016 and
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5 things you will miss during your exchange and 5 more you will miss back at home

Image by: Fernando de Sousa for flickt 1. Having long conversations with your friends at home about anything important Remember those conversations about who will be eaten by aliens first? Being in an exchange means meeting new people and new friends every day. At first this might sound very interesting and fun but there are
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Can you recognize these traditional dishes from all around the world

  Tell me what you eat and I tell you where you have been. Food plays the most important role in our lifes. In average we eat over 300 kg of food per year and its preparation, origin and ingredients have also a big role when we decide if we consume it or not. Every
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How do other languages indicate laughter while texting

  While chatting, messaging and using other internet resources, we know that we indicate laughter by just typing “haha”, but did you ever wondered how is it written in other languages. I found these photographs indicating who different languages from different parts of the world type this very common expression. Lets find out! Images were taken
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Which are the cheapest cities in Europe

  Simply holiday deals created this very informative and interesting infograph about the daily budget you need at some cities in Europe. Although this is not related with a budget traveler -this infograph takes into account that you eat in restaurants and stay in hotels-, this numbers are very close of the real prices you will
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Breaking cities: How much will cost me a day in Prague

Prague is not only one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, but also worldwide. With some fairy tale castles, stoned bridges and a very wonderful mix of classical and modern architecture, Prague is one of my favourite and also one of the cheapest destinations in Europe. With prices way lower than cities like Berlin, Paris
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Do you know where these beers are from?

  Tell me what you drink and I tell you where you have been. There is no better way to taste a country than drinking their local beer. Beer can be found worldwide and from country to country it tastes and looks different. I decided to make a list of 10 of my favourite beers
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Breaking cities: How to travel in Berlin for under 30€ a day

  Berlin is now one of the most popular hotspots in Europe. With beautiful architecture, excellent nightlife and tons of cultural activities, the German capital has something for everyone. Berlin is also one of the cheapest capitals in Western Europe. If we compare the prices in Berlin with Amsterdam, Paris or Brussels, we will be
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Which type of traveler are you?

  The guys of Adventure in You wrote a great article about different types of travelers and to help you decide better which type of traveler you are, I got “critical” and create this short and interesting quiz for you. I promise I tell you what I got, once you complete yours If you want
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Breaking cities: How much costs a day in Paris

  Paris is a highlight in Europe and probably the biggest hotspot in the continent. Known for its very high prices and shopping culture, Paris might look terrifying for budget backpackers. However, with the right guide, Paris can be a wonderful city for your eyes and a great city for your pocket. Let me give
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Can you recognize all these Colombian breakfasts

  As a Colombian who lives abroad I get often asked – What do I miss the most? – and without hesitation I like to say that I miss my daily strong and tasty Colombian breakfast. Last month I went home for some weeks and I had all the food I wanted. I felt like
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Which Beach Destination Should You Visit?

  Everybody loves a quiet beach, with white sand, clear water and completely empty, right?. Well, we think that is a big lie, so the guys from THAT Agency created a test to see what kind of beach would you prefer. I personally like white sandy beaches, surrounded by mountains and with so many corals
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What’s Your Travel IQ?

  Traveling around the world is about experiences and learning in its pure expression. Thanks to the guys of THAT Agency we found quiz to see how good are you in geography, history and general culture. We have the feeling that a good traveler will rock this test, lets find out how well can you do it. Lets test
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Can you identify these cities?

  Vincent Laforet is a French/American photographer who worked for magazines like National Geographic and Life His last proyect is called Air and it shows beautiful aereal photographs of cities worldwide So we took some of Vincent´s photographs and want to see how well do you know some of the most famous cities in the
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10 travel tattoos travelers will love

travel tattoo
A tattoo is for life and if you are going to have one, it better be a good one; it should be a tattoo that describes what you love the most and how you see this world. I don´t have any, but as a traveler, if I decide to put some ink in my body, it
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Do you really agree with this?

The eternal discussion – Traveler or Tourist – What are you? Sorry but, in my personal opinion, someone who wants to start a discussion about this and believe he is a traveler (it´s the most popular opinion) has no idea what traveling is about. Traveling shouldn´t be a competition and we shouldn´t try to compare
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5 ways to be a traveler at home

 Coming back home after a long travel  isn´t sometimes a nice feeling. First you just want to go back on the road and then you will have the impression that everything at home is just boring and simple. However there are activities to keep these wanderlust feelings alive while reorganizing your life at home and
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6 positive changes in Ryanair

Ryanair was almost the only budget airline in Europe 7 years ago; it was easy to get tickets for just cents and traveling with Ryanair meant traveling with limits but for a great price. Unfortunately years passed by and the company started abussing their passangers with expensive tickets, traps in the booking system (you ended
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15 types of travelers you will meet in a hostel

The first time I spend some nights in a hostel was in December 2010 for New Years Eve in Budapest and I was sure I wouldn´t be the last one. With an atmosphere of friendship and adventure, budget hotels are becoming some of the most popular places for young backpackers traveling around the world. After traveling
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