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Christina on Straddie – the world’s second-largest sand island

Travelogue from Australia: Straddie – the world’s second largest sand island

Picture this. You’re in Brisbane, you’ve got a day off, and you’re looking for the perfect way to spend it. If you’re a nature and wildlife enthusiast like our Product Manager for Oceania, Christina, then you simply have to visit North Stradbroke Island, affectionately known as Straddie. Read about her…

Travelogue from the Galápagos Islands: When the world suddenly feels real again

At the end of 2025, our travel specialist Beate visited the Galápagos Islands — a tour she’ll never forget. There are tours that leave an impression — and then there are those that truly change you. The Galápagos Islands belong without doubt to the latter category. In November 2025, I…

Bianca sitting in front of the Washington Monument in Washington

Travelogue from the USA: East Coast tour with Amtrak

In the summer of 2025, our travel specialist Bianca travelled to the USA with her daughter to experience the American East Coast by train. Read about their adventures below. This summer, my 17-year-old daughter and I crossed the Atlantic to experience the East Coast of the USA by train (Amtrak).…

Meike looking out over the water in Corcovado National Park

Travelogue from Costa Rica: impossible to choose just one highlight

Costa Rica is a country you’ll always want to return to. In 2025, our travel specialist Meike visited Costa Rica again, giving her the chance to explore even more of this beautiful country. But what would she highlight from her tour? Read about her experiences below. It’s almost impossible to…

Travelogue from Kenya: the excitement of being a safari first-timer

At the end of 2025, our Operations and Sustainability Coordinator, Isabella, went on safari in Kenya for the first time. Despite having travelled widely around the world, safari had never been on her bucket list. Even so, it became an experience she’ll never forget. Read about her first safari experiences…