Air travel with crutches: Travelling by air can have its pitfalls if you are dependent on crutches due to an injury. With a little planning, you can avoid...

Aeroplane food generally doesn't have the best reputation, because it usually tastes rather bland. However, this has less to do with the quality of the food than with the altitude. 

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In Spain, there are two fundamentally different law enforcement agencies: the Guardia Civil and the Policía. Both groups have different areas of responsibility. For the German tourist or immigrant, it is often confusing which authority to turn to with which problem. Here are the basic differences between Guardia Civil and Policia.

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For many families, going on holiday by car is the cheapest way to enjoy a holiday together and get to know foreign places. It is not unimportant to take the right provisions with you on a long car journey.

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Quite hidden and largely unknown even among locals, there is a real Eiffel Tower in the province of Ávila near the village of Las Navas del Marques. It is not a replica of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, but actually a steel tower built in 1873 by Gustave Eiffel.

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High above the city of Almeria in the Spanish region of Andalusia, the proud palace, the Alcazaba, overlooks the old town and harbour bay. Over the centuries, the Alcazaba has been frequently altered, which gives today's overall impression of the historical monument its exotic charm.The palace is undoubtedly the most impressive medieval building in al-Andalus. 

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Minor ailments on holiday can spoil the fun and relaxation. If you go on holiday well prepared, you can quickly alleviate most minor ailments.

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Prolonged travel and experience abroad contribute significantly to a change in personality and character. It is not easy to measure the extent to which a person's character changes as a result of an experience abroad, because one has to examine what kind of experience can have an impact on the personality and at the same time take into account the individual character that led to going abroad in the first place. 

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  Smaller and larger dangers lurk in forests, under rocks and in the sea all over the world. Dangerous animals in Spain: Here's a list of the dangerous creatures that...

A short holiday in a famous city can be quite expensive. You can quickly spend a lot of money on accommodation, sights or transport. Here are a few tips on how you can get to know the cities of the world on a small budget.

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