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What to look out for when flying
Due to the current situation, travelling by plane has changed significantly. Not only that many flights were canceled due to the pandemic, but also that planned trips literally fell into the water. The corona pandemic is currently causing restrictions and concerns among travelers – even if many borders are reopened.
Even if nearly all the airlines have good hygiene plans and disinfect their aircrafts several times, general protective measures for passengers apply. Wearing a mask is essential, even during the flight. Most holiday destinations require a negative PCR test, a full vaccination or proof that you have recovered from CV-19 when entering the country.
Regarding the service on board, you better don’t count on any snacks. On European flights, for example, Lufthansa does not offer drinks and snacks at all. Outside of Europe, the service is better, but still heavily reduced.
Last Minute
The top 5 most popular destinations for last minute flights
Canary Islands
5th place
The Canary Islands, which belong to Spain, welcome many last-minute visitors who want to linger on them with their turquoise-blue waters and their wonderful nature. With its year-round warm climate, the island spoils its last-minute vacationers in every season.
Canary Islands
5th place
The Canary Islands, which belong to Spain, welcome many last-minute visitors who want to linger on them with their turquoise-blue waters and their wonderful nature. With its year-round warm climate, the island spoils its last-minute vacationers in every season.
Egypt
4th place
Contrary to expectations, many vacationers like to decide at the last minute to travel to Egypt, where pyramids and seemingly endless deserts open up a whole new world. The land of the pharaohs has fascinated visitors for generations. Hurghada on the Red Sea is Egypt’s most popular seaside resort.
Egypt
4th place
Contrary to expectations, many vacationers like to decide at the last minute to travel to Egypt, where pyramids and seemingly endless deserts open up a whole new world. The land of the pharaohs has fascinated visitors for generations. Hurghada on the Red Sea is Egypt’s most popular seaside resort.
Baltic Sea
3rd place
Not that far and therefore perhaps so popular, many German vacationers like to spontaneously travel to the Baltic Sea to escape everyday life there for a short time. Around 750 kilometers of coastline with fine sandy beaches, natural beaches and cliffs make the destination extremely attractive for last-minute vacationers.
Baltic Sea
3rd place
Not that far and therefore perhaps so popular, many German vacationers like to spontaneously travel to the Baltic Sea to escape everyday life there for a short time. Around 750 kilometers of coastline with fine sandy beaches, natural beaches and cliffs make the destination extremely attractive for last-minute vacationers.
Turkey
2nd place
Turkey establishes itself as viceroy. It is considered one of the most exciting countries in the world. In addition to beautiful beaches, it offers a unique cultural history. Whether it is metropolises like Istanbul,numerous sights or dream beaches: a holiday between Orient and Occident is extremely varied.
Turkey
2nd place
Turkey establishes itself as viceroy. It is considered one of the most exciting countries in the world. In addition to beautiful beaches, it offers a unique cultural history. Whether it is metropolises like Istanbul,numerous sights or dream beaches: a holiday between Orient and Occident is extremely varied.
Mallorca
1st place
Concerning the most popular trips for last-minute bookings, Mallorca ascends to the throne. For many vacationers, a trip to the Balearic Island is a must becausethey can communicate verbally either in English or in German. They like the feeling of not coming to a completely foreign country and still being in a sunny place.
Mallorca
1st place
Concerning the most popular trips for last-minute bookings, Mallorca ascends to the throne. For many vacationers, a trip to the Balearic Island is a must becausethey can communicate verbally either in English or in German. They like the feeling of not coming to a completely foreign country and still being in a sunny place.
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Fear of flying
How the fear of flying prevents you from traveling to the most beautiful places in the world
In Germany alone, around 15% of the population suffer from fear of flying. Studies show that those affected find it particularly difficult to give up control and trust the pilot and the machine.
During my time as a flight attendant, I had many passengers on board who were struggling with fear of flying. The fear was noticeable individually for each guest: while women often approached me directly and told me their needs, most men were more reserved. The trigger for fear is in many cases the general fear of height and tightness, stories about accidents or personal bad experiences such as turbulence.
Many people have a queasy feeling just getting on a plane and often already days before that. Although the plane is statistically the safest mode of transport, the fear of a crash remains. Negative thoughts start the vicious circle of fear. Even before the flight, those affected imagine what could go wrong. Simply through these thoughts alone, their
pulse increases. The person concerned interprets such changes in the body as a threat. The fear increases as a result and the body reacts with strong palpitations, muscle tension and faster, shallow breathing. My tip: let the cabin crew know as soon as you board that you suffer from fear of flying. So they can keep an eye on you during the flight and help if necessary. I will devote myself again to the topic of fear of flying in a detailed blog entry.
Visa
For which countries you need a visa
Traveling to other countries usually goes smoothly, but a visa is essential for many countries
A visa is the authorization to travel to certain countries. There are visas for entry, exit, transit or stay. The visa is usually issued by the consulate or embassy of the relevant country and can come in various forms; so it can be found as a glued or inserted visa in the passport. The regulations for the various types of visas are not global and in some cases differ enormously.
However, in only a few countries it is only possible to issue a visa directly when crossing the border. It is best to find out about the exact visa regulations on the country page of your holiday destination so that there are no problems when you arrive.
These are the countries where you can be very sure that you will need a visa: