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Travels with Spider-Man

Monthly column

Helge Timmerberg's monthly column. This time: Captivated by a superhero

Mickey, my son and I

Disneyworld

Disneyland Paris turns 25 this year. Dad and junior’s verdict: Among mice, ducks and monsters, age is irrelevant

Miniature utopia

Eindhoven

Eindhoven boasts more patents per capita than anywhere else in the world. What’s its secret? What does it have that other cities don’t?

Dark side of the sun

Astronomy

Astronomers around the world are looking forward with excitement to the “eclipse of the century” on August 21. You can see very deep into space at Teide Observatory on the island of Tenerife

Berlin – One city, two faces

Berlin

Poor, but sexy? That’s history. Berlin is home to more opulence and high-end style than it has been in a long time. But even without (much) money, it’s still possible to have a wonderful time in the German capital. We show you both sides

Ancient culture, new pride

Vancouver

The First Nations, as indigenous people refer to themselves in Canada, are bringing their traditions into the modern age in Vancouver – with music, street art and tattoos

Fantastic facades

Last Resort

For decades, El Alto, Bolivia’s second-largest city, was not exactly an architectural gem, but since 2005, Freddy Mamani Silvestre has been brightening the place up and causing quite a stir

Creation’s crowning glory

California

Giant sequoias thousands of years old and so gigantic that they make us humans feel tiny by comparison grow in California – however, drought is threatening these behemoths

Divine dream, infernal agony

Monthly column

Fearful, with open mouth and on the brink of financial ruin – where could things feel worse than in the dentist’s chair?

Gallery

Oceans apart

Gallery

A walk on the tame side

Monthly column

Helge Timmerberg's monthly column. This time: A snapshot of Rio

A holiday in Kosovo?

Kosovo

Yes, please! Pristine nature, cultural traditions and a vibrant urban scene are just some of the young nation’s charms. Best of all: the people and the warm welcome they offer you

Delhi – One city, two faces

Delhi

Hot temperatures, sizzling spices, brilliant colors and a cacophony of sounds: For visitors, Delhi offers a veritable spectacle for all the senses. But there’s more to the Indian city of millions: delicacy, stillness and spirituality. We show both sides

Green trumps gray

Mexico City

Mexico City is erecting green barricades to battle pollution: Lush vegetation on rooftops, in gardens and even on freeway pillars is improving air quality – and life in general

Stairway to heaven

Last Resort

Some of Hinduism’s most important sacred sites are on Bali. If you don’t mind long treks and steep steps, oriental splendor awaits you – and possibly even enlightenment

The joke is the trail

Monthly column

When exactly did it start, the mania for coming up with tortuously contrived original mottoes for every hiking trail? And when will it finally end?

Heart over mind

Tunisia

In Tunisia, the cradle of the Arab Spring, young creatives are fighting for the future of their society, and that calls for optimism and staying power

Friendly handover

Basel

Every year in June, the sleepy city of Basel radically transforms into an international art scene hub

Golden memories

Monthly column

Helge Timmerberg's monthly column. This time: Prague views

Summer stars

Festivals

Knee-deep mud, pulsating beats and pure euphoria. Musicians probably know best which festivals tick all the boxes. We asked eight top acts for a personal recommendation

London – One city, two faces

London

London is home to what is perhaps Europe’s largest hipster community. It’s also where many old-school types enjoy celebrating aristocratic styles. We show you both sides

Aloha and beyond

Hawaii

Nearly nine million tourists visited Hawaii last year, and most of them came for the eternal cliché of sun, sea and palm trees. But that image is out of sync with the way many Hawaiians feel about their home state

Chili peppers, eggs and crime

Monthly column

As in life, so in the kitchen: Improbable-sounding pairings that work beautifully

Paradise for sale?

Panama

To the Kuna Indians, home is a narrow coastal strip in the north of Panama. Cut off from the outside world for a long time, they are now discovering tourism as a source of income – and coming into conflict with their culture in the process

Sowing the lines

High Line

New York, Berlin, Copenhagen: Old railroad tracks across the world are reemerging as parks. Everyone is pleased with the extra green areas, but many fear the consequences

Unharnessing tradition

Vienna

Beauty and genteel culture? How dull. A Brit with a penchant for bad taste shows that Vienna has more to offer than Sisi and Sachertorte

The power of fiction

Monthly column

The pitfalls of a good read as told by Helge Timmerberg

More Light!

Video

Light and color – how can they affect us? In our video, artist Keith Sonnier explains the impact lighting can have on us, and how it changes the experience of traveling

Choose your challenge

Marathon

There are marathons in cities, in the desert, on the beach and along the Great Wall of China. Which route from tears to triumph suits you best?

The air out there

Hong Kong

Hong Kong has innumerable hiking trails right on its doorstep. Take a walk on the city’s wild side and you’ll discover some astonishing parallel worlds

Boston – One city, two faces

Boston

Sedate, educated and intellectual it may be, but Boston is not necessarily the most exciting U.S. metropolis. Still, it does have wild, crazy, frivolous moments. We take a look at both sides

Royal gem

Last Resort

This tiny shrine inside Phraya Nakhon Cave on the Gulf of Thailand is the pride and joy of Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park – and gives visitors a glittering reception

Oh, all those good gifts!

Monthly column

The drama of every generous person: What on earth should I get them? And its twin torment: What will they give me?

Swallowed by the jungle

Uganda

Mountain rainforests and giant flowers, carpets of moss and magical groves – a hike through the Rwenzori Mountains of Uganda is like a fantasy film expedition

Treasure black and beautiful

Tahiti

French Polynesia’s economy thrives on Tahiti pearls – but a great deal of luck and even more understanding go into producing these treasures

The road to enlightenment

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Helge Timmerberg's monthly column. This time: Himalayan heaven

Three cheers for culture!

Madrid

Going to Spain? Barcelona comes to mind, as does Valencia. But the country’s cultural heart actually beats in Madrid. Our author took a look around the city’s liveliest neighborhoods

Tour d’Afrique

Kenia

Most people who visit Kenya explore the country in a Jeep, but the hills, mountains and coastal roads are actually perfect for cycling

Santiago de Compostela – One city, two faces

Santiago de Compostela

Santiago is a well-known pilgrimage site. In addition, it is a starting point for all kind of outdoor activities. We show you both sides

Place of many passions

Black Forest

Germany’s Black Forest is drawing more visitors than ever before. Some go for the mystique, others for the cuckoo clocks and cake. We tour Germany’s most German region to see what’s really there

Surrounded by heaven

Last Resort

Bolivia’s Salar de Uyuni is the largest salt flat on Earth, and when covered with water, it becomes a natural mirror – and an unforgettable sight

The secrets of Cheval Blanc wine

Monthly column

Talking about wine can be one of the most taxing social situations – even women founder occasionally

The wonder of the Highlands

Scotland

In 2015, a tea from Scotland triumphed at the Salon du Thé in Paris. The tea world was dumbfounded. Grown in the cold? In the rain? In the fog? Impossible! But Tam O’Braan knows better

Polar extremes

North Pole

Every spring a large number of wealthy tourists invade a Russian research camp at the North Pole – to brake records, have adventures and take selfies on the ice

Optimistic Outpost

Athens

Athens is known for its protests and crises, but that’s not all. When the Greek capital co-hosts the famous Documenta art exhibition, what forces might this unleash?

Joyful nights in Havana

Monthly column

Helge Timmerberg's monthly column. This time: rum and guitar music on Malecón, the promenade in Havana Harbor

9 Top Hotel Gyms with an amazing view

Fitness

Boxing beneath palms, yoga within sight of magnificent peaks: Exercise in these hotels and enjoy the added bonus of a fantastic backdrop

Zagreb – One city, two faces

Zagreb

Surreal bars, cafés and a fortress – Zagreb is a perfect destination for fans of the fantastic. But there’s also plenty to explore here for the more rational among us, who prefer to look reality in the eye. We bring you some interesting insights into both sides of the Croatian capital

Giver of life

Bangkok

As new buildings go up all over the city, Bangkok’s Chao Phraya river is the only quiet zone. But for how much longer? We took a look around during Loy Krathong, the festival of lights

The city of living ghosts

Tangier

Tangier, perched on the northernmost tip of Morocco, was a European outpost on the African continent right into the 1950s. Our author went on the streets, and visited bars and time-honored hotels in search of the old Tangier

Join the merrymaking!

Carnival

For some, it’s a final frolic before Lent, for others, a way to scare away winter spirits. Fools become kings, the vixen cavorts with the witch – at carnival time the world turns upside down in many cultures around the world

New German Hospitality

Hotels

Its bold take on style made 25hours Hotels the most original hotel group in the country – now it is heading out into the big, wide world

Land of delights

Istria

Local truffles, oysters and goat's cheese – a mouthwatering marathon across the northern Croatian peninsula of Istria

Going with the wind

Last Resort

This steadfast little lighthouse in northwestern Denmark has often won the struggle against the shifting sands, but in around 20 years’ time, it will nevertheless lie in ruins

The modern desert

Palm Springs

Hot sunshine meets cool architecture in Palm Springs, where design-loving sun worshippers get together by the pool. We stopped by to say hi

Angels in Marrakesh

Monthly column

Helge Timmerberg's monthly column. This time: candlelight in Morocco

Walls that speak

Belfast

Belfast is not stylish or glamorous, but the city serves many artists as a canvas for their work

Cape Town – One city, two faces

Kapstadt

A rugged, mountainous landscape, choppy Atlantic waters, sharks and whales cavorting off the coast – Cape Town definitely has a wild side. But the South African metropolis can also come across as gentle, playful and even romantic. We take a look at both sides

Vanilla vice – felons vs farmers

Madagascar

We all know that distinctive sweet flavor - from puddings, ice cream and cookies. But how does vanilla grow? And why are crimes committed for the spice? We visit Madagascar, where the coveted substance is produced

The 8 best secluded hotels

Hideaway

It seems they do exist: the kind of people who even in hopelessly overcrowded shopping streets enjoy a sense of inner harmony; or remain unruffled when their extended family is at loggerheads with each other. Oh, are you not one of those people? Then flee! We bring you the very best in secluded hotels

Iceberg cowboys

Newfoundland

Every year enormous glacial shards drift past Newfoundland’s coastline. That is the time when Captain Ed Kean and his crew go hunting for the precious ice using lassos and guns

Frozen treasure

Last Resort

Some 860 000 seed samples from around the globe are held in storage in Norway’s Svalbard archipelago – to preserve the diversity of our food sources

Serial addiction

TV shows

We spend untold hours sharing our TV heroes’ hopes and fears, and miss them sorely when the series ends. The following tours put you back in the middle of the action, thankfully

Smart move in Mumbai

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Helge Timmerberg's monthly column. This time: long term advantages of a nice tip

To the future!

Georgia

A journey through Georgia is like a trip into the past. To discover the modern side of Georgian life, you need patience and determination

Munich – One city, two faces

City of the Month

What’s your preference: a stroll through the English Garden, a skiing trip to the mountains or dancing the night away to techno beats? Munich is a village of 1.4 million – traditional and serene in many ways, and modern and cosmopolitan in many others. We take a look at both sides

How green is my city!

Panama

Skyscrapers and colonial splendor, highland coffee and sloths: Panama City is laid back and sophisticated – but the jungle’s right next door

Where fiction meets reality

Hamburg

It doesn’t always have to be high-end apartments or a uniform office tower: The Park Fiction project is a residents’ and artists’ initiative on Hamburg’s waterfront

A bed in a museum

Art in hotels

A Warhol in the foyer, a Hockney in the restaurant, a Richter in the corridor – art once served merely as decoration in hotels, then later, as evidence of luxury and taste. Today it has become a business

Buddha’s tough hands

China

The Shaolin monastery is located in the Chinese province of Henan. The martial art of its monks attracts millions of visitors, and its students come from all over the world, in order to learn from the monks. But has the legend become a victim of its own success?

Culinary melting pot

Israel

Jerusalem, a holy city for three major religions, has always had a diverse food culture. Four restaurants reflect the city’s new gourmet enthusiasm

A crowning experience in Sopron

Monthly column

Helge Timmerberg's monthly column. This time: overcoming reservations about eastern European-dentists

Expedition Cuisine

Peru

Crabs from the Amazon, algae from the depths of the ocean, clay from the Andes: In the quest for new ingredients, Peruvian cooks explore the country’s riches – their culinary creations are conquering the world

In praise of pizza

Food

Crusty, tasty and usually topped with cheese, pizza is more than just a popular comfort food; it’s a ceremonial object, a cultural artifact and an ambassador of peace

Alluring Aarhus

Aarhus

Big village, small city: The 2017 European Capital of Culture has great architecture, museums and lots of friendly, smiling people

Vilnius – One city, two faces

City of the Month

Ice and snow are perfect for skating and snowmobiling, and Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, is a winter wonderland at this time of year. But the city also has it hot spots despite the frigid temperatures. We take a look at both sides

Work and travel

Travel bloggers

Our dreams are their reality, the world is their field of work. Seven digital nomads give us a glimpse into their travel blogs

Gnarled beauties

Last Resort

The Great Basin bristlecone pine (Pinus longaeva), one of the oldest life forms on earth, survives safe and secure on home ground in the Great Basin National Park in Nevada

Four days of fame

Punjab

Each year, India’s Punjabis give their all in the Rural Olympics, an extravaganza of archaic trials of strength, traditional culture, martial arts and animal show

The noisy charm of Sicily

Monthly column

Helge Timmerberg's monthly column. This time: the perfect combination of beach holiday and city break

Courage uncovered

Iran

The sanctions have been eased and Iran is no longer a political outcast. Tehran’s art scene mirrors the spirit of new beginnings in the country – and is shaped by many strong women

Punters’ Playground

Las Vegas

Our author’s 12-year-old son is a gamer. Las Vegas is his dream destination. Mom finally agrees to take him. But is a trip to the capital of crazy a good idea?

The Township Dancers

Johannesburg

The street is their stage, the neighborhood, their audience:  Performing acrobatic stunts in stylish costumes, the pantsula dancers of Johannesburg protest violence, racism and the powerful drug lords in their city

Rio – One city, two faces

City of the Month

Legendary beaches, a picturesque and vibrant harbor district and the wide expanse of the Atlantic Ocean right on its doorstep. Rio owes much of its unique charm to its beachside location, although the city is surrounded by steep cliffs and majestic mountains, too. We take a look at both sides

Heart of glass

Hamburg

Hamburg's brand-new HafenCity district took shape on wasteland and the old freeport site. Now the Elbphilharmonie, its monumental flagship building, is about to open

Paradise in progress

Ghana

A young surfer plans to transform a Ghanaian fishing village into a dream destination for wave riders – a much tougher task than the laid-back mood here suggests

Going for a ride in Lisbon

Monthly column

Helge Timmerberg writes every month in Lufthansa Magazin. This time: Tuk-Tuks in Lisbon

Jeff Koons climbs the walls in SoHo…

Short getaways

The hotel 11 Howard opened in last April. Anda Andrei designed the rooms, the furniture is by Oliver Gustav and the photographic artwork by Hiroshi Sugimoto.

What’s in your bag, Milow?

Baggage Check

On “No No No” from his latest album, Modern Heart, Milow is in fall mood. Lufthansa Magazin peeked inside his bag at Tegel Airport in Berlin

Low country, high art

Flandern

Flanders is guest of honor at this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair. What inspires writers and poets between the clouds and the North Sea?

Indian Summer

USA

They aren’t sad in Vermont when summer turns to fall because that’s when the trees don the magnificent foliage that draws visitors from far and wide. We tour the state from south to north

Get packing …

Get packing

Some people fill suitcases, others go for a trolley case or a weekender bag, still others swear by their good old duffel bag … luggage often tells you far more about travelers than their destination – a brief typology

Heavenly Heights

Mountain Hotels

There’s something magical about mountains; they take us higher. No need to climb to experience the elation – just check in to one of our eight mountain hotels

Waterside worship

Last Resort

The golden domes of St. Andrew the Apostle Church rise from the middle of a river near the Russian village of Vasilyevo between St. Petersburg and the Finnish border

Tampa – One city, two faces

City of the Month

Hot rhythms, handmade cigars: Tampa is the epicenter of the Cuban community in Florida, but the third-largest city in the Sunshine State has wonderfully typical American aspects, too. We show both sides.

Take it home with you!

Souvenirs

A music box from Brussels, a skateboard from L.A., a porcelain sheep from New Zealand… Our contributors share their stories

Spinning a sailor’s yarn

Seafaring

Every year, the Pacific flows into poetry: at the Fisher Poets Gathering, mariners take to the stage to recite their poems

Manchurian magnificence

Last Resort

Panjin Red Beach in Liaoning province, Northeast China does its name proud each autumn when the seepweed turns crimson to spectacular effect

A royal affair

Sardinien

They reign over secluded islands and preside over exhilarating parties. One well-disguised ruler even has Queen Victoria to prove his lineage

In search of a story

Essay

So you think you’ve been there, seen that, and you’ll never really experience something for the first time again? Nonsense, says our author. Open your eyes, dare to stray off the path and show a little courage!

Art and Seoul

South Korea

The South Korean capital is Asia’s hotspot for cutting-edge creativity. Independent, politicized and trained around the world, Seoul’s artists are fueling this development

Valletta – One city, two faces

City of the Month

German students go to Malta to tan, swim and brush up their English in language courses during the school break. But the capital, Valletta, which is soon to be European Capital of Culture, also has lots of historic buildings to explore. We show you both sides.

Ready to rummage

Göteborg

The Swedes love their flea markets, and Gothenburg has lots of them. A foray into the world of second-hand paraphernalia

Fantastic fountain

Last Resort

Fly Ranch Geyser in Black Rock Desert, Nevada, may look like a colorful plastic artwork, but it is in fact a natural phenomenon, albeit accidentally created by human hand

The organic farmers of Bali

Bali

Cultivating traditions in the jungle and by the ocean: Not everything is sacrificed to tourism on the vacation island of Bali. Meet salt farmers, seaweed farmers and cocoa growers

Best eaten cold

There’s always room in your stomach for this popular treat. Facts, figures and trends from the world of ice cream ...

Reinventing the Ruhr

Ruhr region

Art and culture have taken the place of coal and steel in Germany’s Ruhr region. Is the change too extreme? A road trip down the autobahn A40

Easy riders in Ticino

Monthly column

Helge Timmerberg's monthly column. This time: Harley riders in Italy

Following in Sinbad’s wake

Oman

Seafaring and the sea have for centuries shaped Oman. Our author visited the last dhow shipyard, the port of Sur, and some spectacular fjord landscapes in the country’s north

Beauty and the beach

Brasilien

Rio de Janeiro hosts the Olympic Games this summer and pays homage to the cult of the body

Budapest – One city, two faces

City of the Month

On the western bank of the Danube, there’s Buda, the hilly side of town; on the eastern bank, Pest, which is flat. The differences in elevation have always informed life in Budapest. We bring you some highs and lows from the Hungarian

A taste of heaven

Mauritius

Mauritius is magical – sparkling blue lagoon, white beaches, green heart, and more. This dream island has a spellbinding history that’s best read from plates and glasses

The joy of sharing

San Francisco

What tastes better, the saké or the sophisticated dishes accompanying it? We go on a taste tour through San Francisco’s izakayas, where Japanese cuisine is currently experiencing a boom

Take the desert plunge

Last Resort

Discover Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, a spectacular dune landscape extending 40 kilometers inland from the coast of Maranhão state in northern Brazil

Neighbor Gorilla

Regenwald von Uganda

Photographer Jiro Ose met the rare mountain gorillas in Uganda’s Bwindi rainforest – his pictures show the animals and people of an East African country

Voice from the past

Monthly column

Helge Timmerberg writes every month in Lufthansa Magazine. This time about the angelic voice of an unknown woman

Mexico calling

Mexico

Two guys from Hamburg embark on a quest – for the fieriest taco, the biggest wave, and the tallest cactus in Mexico. But things don’t always go as they expect. A culinary road trip with writer duo Salt & Silver

Room to chill?

Mallorca

Mallorca expects over 13 million visitors this season – a record number. So where to go for a little peace and quiet? Follow us to some remote spots, mellow bars and local restaurants

San José – One city, two faces

City of the Month

San José is the unofficial capital of Silicon Valley, but also has lots of beautiful scenery to explore. We show you both sides of the city

A village in Manhattan

New York

To Harlem, where the best jazz clubs are still an insider tip and soul food has a cult following. This upper Manhattan neighborhood is hot!

Pictures for posterity

Santorini

For many Chinese people, Santorini is a dream destination – particularly as a setting for wedding photos

Inside Rio’s digital heart

Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro is using high-tech systems to prepare for the Olympic games. We visit the city’s digital hub

Wood under water

Suriname

In eastern Suriname, there are stands of tropical timber submerged in up to 35 meters of water – we went along with the diving lumberjacks of the Brokopondo Reservoir

In case you don’t believe that soccer rules the world …

Monthly column

Helge Timmerberg about the fame of German soccer players

Let the spectacle begin!

Versailles

Our reporter ventured a glimpse behind the glittering facades of Versailles

Concrete passions

Last Resort

For photographer Laurent Kronental, there’s a certain magic in even the drabbest buildings. His photos reflect his fascination for unusual mass housing projects

Marseille – One city, two faces

City of the Month

If you like sports, there’s lots to do in Marseille. If art and culture are more your style, this city on the Mediterranean won’t disappoint you, either ...

The beautiful game

Playing Ball

In the sand, on a field, in a quarry or on a modern pitch … You can play soccer anywhere. Our photo series has some wonderful examples

Treats for soccer tourists

Delicacies

With charters for sausages, guidelines for baguettes and birth certificates (appellations) for wine, food has always been a matter of state importance in France. Our experts bring us the local specialties

Defiant and delightful

Lyon

Too good to pass through: As Lyon recalls its history, musicians, chefs and DJs are boldly turning the city on the Rhône into one of the most vibrant places in France

Exercising in the air

Fitness on board

Stiff neck, sore back, heavy legs? You can avoid such discomfort on long flights by doing a few simple exercises at your seat. Five Bayern Munich soccer pros introduce “flyrobic”

Culinary genius coming through!

Profile

Massimo Bottura has awakened Italian cuisine from its gentle slumber – we visit the star chef, who also likes to play it for laughs

Divine Indian food

India

The Golden Temple in Amritsar serves 100 000 dishes every day – our reporter helped the Sikhs in the kitchen

Coming up roses

Cyprus

Many mountain villages are dying out on Cyprus, but Agros is flourishing. The damask rose, which grows there, creates prospects and jobs

Markets of the World

Food

Markets of the world – Visiting a local market should be part of every holiday experience. These fun facts and figures will give you an idea why

Exposed on Lake Malawi

Monthly column

Helge Timmerberg writes every month in Lufthansa Magazine. This time about crocodiles in Lake Malawi.

Little sister by the sea

Brighton

Home to free spirits Brighton is also known as “London by the sea.” Just as lively as the British capital, but sans the stress, it’s perfect for an unconventional weekend trip

Stockholm – One city, two faces

City of the Month

Light and dark: Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, has two sides. We show both of them.

Well roared, compañeros!

Léon

In León, Sandinista veterans keep the history of revolution and insurrection alive

Munich makes waves

Munich

Every city guide mentions the Eisbach river’s standing wave. The City surfers Schmiddi, Pietzi, Mula and Marianne tell us why

Glowing wrinkles

Last Resort

Nothing but nature: Northwest China’s Zhangye Danxia Geopark is an orgy of natural sandstone color.

Wild Wallachia

Romania

Nowhere in Europe do as many bears, wolves and lynxes roam free as Romania. Soon a private national park could help protect their numbers

Panama City – One city, two faces

Panama City

Panama City boasts pacific shores, a world-famous canal and plenty of attractions on land. A visit

Meals on wheels

Portland

Food trucks can be found all over the world, but the hype began in Portland, where even gourmet chefs prefer to serve food on the street

A taste of paradise

Fernando de Noronha

A stranger to mass tourism: Nature is intact and abundant on the brazilian island of Fernando de Noronha

River of dreams

Last Summer, the eyes of the world were on the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. Our author prefers the green heart of Brazil, the forest, the water, the eternal Amazon – a declaration of love to a legend

All roads lead to Odessa

Monthly column

Helge Timmerberg about Odessa or the journey of love

The 15 best budget hotels around the world

Budget Hotels

Sightseeing, shopping, eating out – city trips are fun, but pricey. Economize on cash, not style in these great hotels

Amsterdam – One city, two faces

City of the Month

There’s lots to do in Amsterdam when the sun shines, but the weather isn’t always good. Luckily, there's also lots to do on rainy days

Party in the city

New Delhi

New Delhi is chaotic, buzzing, noisy. It’s also a place where opportunity knocks: New bars, fashion labels and clubs open every day

Kitsch in the countryside

Last Resort

Grayson Perry is an artist of pretty unusual taste. He let his creativity run riot when designing this house in Essex, England

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Suspended in silence

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Home of the blues

Chicago

The South Side of Chicago is where the genre blossomed. We tour some clubs where great music happens, and despair and hope live side by side

A lesson from the Serengeti

Monthly column

Helge Timmerberg writes about the night he learned how to approach lions

Lisbon – One city, two faces

City of the Month

Sweet tartlets and salt-dried cod – the twin tastes of the Portuguese capital, Lisbon

A city to savor

San Sebastián

People in San Sebastián – European Culture Capital in 2016 – are obsessed with the quality of their food. This is good news for visitors

Path to the light

Last Resort

Now is the time to dress up warm and travel to Iceland if you would like to experience the celestial dance of the Northern Lights, the Aurora Borealis

Time for a slivovitz

Monthly column

Slivovitz for courage: Helge Timmerberg’s monthly column

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The singular seven

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Hong Kong in tasty bites

Hong Kong

Reporter Adrian Pickshaus samples the big city food

Tokyo – One city, two faces

City of the Month

Tokyo is expensive, but you can get your money's worth even on a small budget

Solitude, glorious solitude

Sylt

Northern highlight: Sylt leaves no one cold, even in winter

Taxi to Palermo

Monthly column

Helge Timmerberg takes a taxi to Palermo

Rock magic

Ethiopia

Every Christmas, 60 000 Orthodox Christians make the pilgrimage to Lalibela in Ethiopia to visit eleven churches hewn into the rock there 800 years ago

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Communism can wait

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Nice – One city, two faces

City of the Month

Old and new: We portray two sides of Nice, the city on the Côte d'Azur

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A smarter way to shop

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Back to a future

Sri Lanka

Until recently, only fearless travelers sought out Sri Lanka. That’s changed and people are flocking to the island again. Our author searches for its magic

In search of an ancient civilization

Mexico

The decline of the Mayan empire remains a mystery some 1000 years later. On the Mexican peninsula Yucatán, our author dives for answers

Painting the town red

Oslo

Every year at graduation time, young people celebrate in red overalls, adding a bright splash of color to Oslo’s forests and fjords

Art by decree

Singapore

Its reputation as a safe, clean and efficient state is something Singapore worked hard to attain. But now the time has come to loosen up a little.

#inspiredby Seoul

City of the Month

Lufthansa flight attendant Ho-Young takes us around his hometown of Seoul, South Korea

Brand-new, with a website, too

On our behalf

We've eliminated the separation between online and offline: Starting in November, Lufthansa Magazin will sport a new look and boast a contemporary website

Is the party over?

Palma de Mallorca

Mallorca is getting a makover. All over the Spanish island new high-end hotels are opening, even on the infamous S’Arenal nightlife strip

Sister states with different traits

Baltic States

The Baltic has so much to offer, you can’t do it all in ten days. That didn’t stop us trying

To Vienna with love

Monthly column

Helge Timmerberg on the patio swing among the world’s great cities

Backcountry bear spotting

Alaska

Deep fjords, mighty glaciers, wild animals: Alaska represents the last frontier between humans and nature

Rock-top restaurant …

Last Resort

On a tiny island in the Indian Ocean, twelve tables await fine diners. The tide decides how you get there – on foot or by boat

Manneken, gorge!

Brussels

In search of the "yellow gold" in Brussels

Seoul – One city, two faces

City of the Month

Seoul is a monster of a metropolis, tumultuously noisy? Yes and no. We show you both sides of the South Korean capital

Gallery

Bright walls, big city

Gallery

The most beautiful end of the earth

Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea: a journey to meet bush pilots, crocodile hunters and proud tribal warriors

Explore The World

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Dark side of the sun

Miniature utopia

Ancient culture, new pride

Oceans apart

The Light Master

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Travels with Spider-Man

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Mickey, my son and I

Disneyworld

Miniature utopia

Eindhoven

Dark side of the sun

Astronomy

Berlin – One city, two faces

Berlin

Ancient culture, new pride

Vancouver

Fantastic facades

Last Resort

Creation’s crowning glory

California

Divine dream, infernal agony

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Oceans apart

A walk on the tame side

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A holiday in Kosovo?

Kosovo

Delhi – One city, two faces

Delhi

Green trumps gray

Mexico City

Stairway to heaven

Last Resort

The joke is the trail

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Heart over mind

Tunisia

Friendly handover

Basel

Golden memories

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Summer stars

Festivals

London – One city, two faces

London

Aloha and beyond

Hawaii

Chili peppers, eggs and crime

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Paradise for sale?

Panama

Sowing the lines

High Line

Unharnessing tradition

Vienna

The power of fiction

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More Light!

Video

Choose your challenge

Marathon

The air out there

Hong Kong

Boston – One city, two faces

Boston

Royal gem

Last Resort

Oh, all those good gifts!

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Swallowed by the jungle

Uganda

Treasure black and beautiful

Tahiti

The road to enlightenment

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Three cheers for culture!

Madrid

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