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A sign with a white woman, a wheelchair, and a man icon followed by the word "Restrooms" and an arrow pointing to the right, outside, day, with a tree canopy in the background.

Public Toilets in Europe: What you need to know

Posted by By Travel Maker February 16, 2026
Going to Europe? What you need to know about public toilets before you go.
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Germany’s university student Semesterticket (Deutschlandsemesterticket): What it is and how it works

Germany’s university student Semesterticket (Deutschlandsemesterticket): What it is and how it works

Posted by By Travel Maker February 5, 2026
The Semesterticket, now called the Deutschlandsemesterticket, allows students in Germany to travel for free on public transport. Learn more about it and how students can get one in this article.
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An introduction to Kiel, Germany for international students: Where it is, How to get there, and getting around

An introduction to Kiel, Germany for international students: Where it is, How to get there, and getting around

Posted by By Travel Maker February 2, 2026
An introduction to Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein in Germany for international students and expats. Find out where it is, how to get here, how to get around in the city.
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A red S-Bahn train at Hamburg Airport, Germany.

Transportation in Germany | U-Bahn, S-Bahn, Regional and ICE: the different types of trains explained, plus the Straßenbahn

Posted by By Travel Maker January 31, 2026
S-Bahn? U-Bahn? Straßenbahn? RE? ICE? Find out the differences between all the different types of trains in Germany, how they work, and learn how to use them.
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Overview of the Masters of Medical Life Sciences at the University of Kiel, Germany – Introduction

Overview of the Masters of Medical Life Sciences at the University of Kiel, Germany – Introduction

Posted by By Travel Maker January 17, 2026
An overview of the Medical Life Science masters program at Kiel University (Christian Albrecht Universität) - what subjects are available, what the program is like, why I chose it, and why Kiel.
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The white travertine terraces of Pamukkale on a cloudy day. Visitors walking in the light blue coloured pool and the white travertine formations around it. The city can be seen in the distance.

Travertine Terraces in Pamukkale, Türkiye (Turkey)

Posted by By Travel Maker October 27, 2025
Learn about the natural travertine terraces in Pamukkale, Turkiye, the other fascinating ruins of the area, and how to get here.
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The Spas of Hierapolis | Hierapolis-Pamukkale Natural Park | list of things to see

The Spas of Hierapolis | Hierapolis-Pamukkale Natural Park | list of things to see

Posted by By Travel Maker October 27, 2025
Think Pamukkale is just the terraced pools? There's more to Hierapolis Pamukkale Park than the travertine terraces. Check out the other ancient structures in this article.
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A screenshot of the Taiwan Arrival Card website

Taiwan Arrival Card to go online – Paper version phased out from October 1, 2025

Posted by By Travel Maker September 18, 2025
Up till now, Taiwan required foreign visitors to fill out an arrival card on paper when they arrive. From October 1st 2025, the paper version will be phased out, and…
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Day trips from Hamburg: Lübeck | All seasons + winter itinerary suggestions how to see it on the cheap

Day trips from Hamburg: Lübeck | All seasons + winter itinerary suggestions how to see it on the cheap

Posted by By Travel Maker December 26, 2024
Lübeck is a perfect place for a day trip from Hamburg. Check out this list of things to do in Lübeck for all seasons.
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People enjoying the Christmas market in Kiel

Your practical guide to German Christmas markets: What to see, do, buy, and eat

Posted by By Travel Maker December 21, 2024
Check out my practical guide for visitors about Christmas markets in Germany plus what to see, buy, and eat.
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