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Almost 18 million! No federal state has more inhabitants. And many of them have to elect a new state parliament on May 15. It is located in Düsseldorf, which is just one reason to visit North Rhine-Westphalia.
With the war in Ukraine, many people worry about how safe it is to spend their holidays in central and eastern Europe. Yet, traveling to neighboring countries is by no means a no-go. This time we're heading to Slovakia.
Last year, most foreign tourists in Turkey came from Russia, Germany and Ukraine. Two of the countries are at war. Visitor numbers are down — meaning tough times ahead for Turkey's tourist industry.
Most European countries have lifted travel restrictions — despite ongoing high infection numbers. DW Travel has compiled this overview of EU rules.
The masks were introduced to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, but will no longer be mandatory in airports and on flights to Europe from next week onwards.
New Zealand is opening up again to international tourism after imposing some of the world's strictest border restrictions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. At Auckland Airport, there were emotional scenes after the first arrivals touched down.
Local authorities have decided to allow the Oktoberfest festival to take place after two years of cancellations.
The sun usually comes out in Germany with the arrival of May. Temperatures are rising and COVID restrictions are easing, making for ideal camping conditions. Here are our 10 favorite German campsites from north to south.
Ukrainian Natalia Vlasenko used to work as a tour guide and travel blogger in Odesa, but is now helping to evacuate people from the city of Kherson. She shares why she loves her country, despite the war and destruction.
Despite its reputation as a party city, the US resort town has something for everyone. Its historic buildings hold clues about its popularity even during the pandemic.
Being nude in saunas is normal in Germany, but for people who come from elsewhere, like DW journalist Sarah Hucal, from the USA, it can take some getting used to.
DW travel reporters take you on safari in Kenya, guide you through bustling Lagos, the largest city in Nigeria, and show you fantastic motorcycle routes in South Africa.
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