Travel | FIV | Magazine https://fivmagazine.com Sun, 15 Feb 2026 13:29:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 Portugal holidays: dream beaches, sun & nature https://fivmagazine.com/portugal-holidays-dream-beaches-sun-nature/ Thu, 13 Feb 2020 13:48:56 +0000 https://fivmagazine.com/?p=64984 Portugal is a popular tourist destination, and stands for sun, beach and holidays: Cities like Lagos, Vilamoura or Faro with an authentic charm fascinate many tourists every year with green cliffs, dream beaches and deep blue Atlantic sea. Especially the west coast is considered a wild and mostly undiscovered area. But Portugal is also suitable for an exciting city trip, for example in beautiful cities like Porto or Lisbon. The most western country of Europe is located on the Iberian Peninsula and has a lot to offer, because there is a lot to discover. FIV Magazine has put together a guide to Portugal for you.

Acommodation in Portugal: from budget to luxury

The flights are booked, the holiday can come, now the question is what kind of accommodation to choose to enjoy Portugal to the fullest. When staying in Portugal, you can choose from a variety of hotels (luxury hotels, family hotels, wellness hotels, etc.) Another option is to rent a holiday home or apartment. Alternatively, you can go camping on the Atlantic coast and experience and discover the Portuguese nature.

Holiday flats in Portugal: Good value for families

Holiday apartments or holiday homes in Portugal are currently a very popular alternative to the classic hotel stay. There is also a wide range of holiday homes to choose from: Be it a small holiday home for travellers with a small budget, or a luxury holiday home with a large apartment complex and pool. The good thing about holiday homes is that you can book a stay over a longer period of time for an affordable price.

Holiday homes are flexible, because holiday homes have kitchens where you can prepare food at any time and at a reasonable price, which is very practical and affordable for a group of several people. As it is the case in hotels, one is not bound to certain buffet times. The coolest thing about apartments and holiday homes is that you often do not have to leave your beloved pets at home and can take them with you. You can easily book holiday apartments online.

Hotels in Portugal: Luxury Hotels & Family Hotels

Portugal has many different hotels to offer: From adventurous family hotels to relaxing wellness hotels or high quality and first class luxury hotels. Depending on your budget and preferences, you can find the hotel that suits you best, ensuring a carefree and enjoyable stay. Hotels are comfortable: you don’t have to worry about anything, be it food or cleaning your room, because the hotel staff will take care of everything. Portugal has a stunning selection of organic and natural hotels, most of which are located in the centre of Portugal. Perfect for travellers who pay special attention to sustainability.

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The coolest spots in Portugal

Portugal has an incredible amount to offer and there is a lot for travellers to discover. Be it the breathtaking nature or dreamlike beaches. Especially the big cities of Lisbon and Porto are a must see, they have become the most popular destinations in Western Europe. More and more travel enthusiasts want to discover Portugal. The big cities convince with history, many activities for tourists and beautiful spots to see and experience.

Lisbon: the famous cosmopolitan city

  • Listen to Fado: Fado is a well known Portuguese music style that is best enjoyed over dinner in a restaurant in Alfama, Mouraria or Madragoa.
  • Climb the castle Castelo de Sao Jorge: The famous Portuguese castle is the highest point in the Portuguese city and simply fascinating.
  • Take the Santa Justa elevator up: The elevator is over 100 years old and offers a breathtaking view of the old town of Lisbon.
  • Take the tram: A tram ride through Lisbon is one of the best ways to travel through the historic districts. It is also a cool photo spot.
  • Go to Terreiro do Paco square: Terreiro do Paco is the largest square in Lisbon, and is considered a symbol of the city of Lisbon.

Exciting activities in popular Porto

Porto is the second largest city in Portugal, and is translated into German as “port”. Porto is located on the Atlantic coast and is fascinating and lively. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Western Europe. The city offers interesting tourist activities and an exciting nightlife.

  • Discover the Ponte Dom Luis: The Dom Luis is located in the middle of the city, connecting the municipality of Vila Nova de Gaia with the Ribeira district. The Dom Luis offers an unforgettable view over Porto.
  • The Estacio de Sao Bento: The historic train station is located in the centre of Porto, and is a must-see for its architecture and the paintings inside the station.
  • Livraria Lello: The Livraria Lello bookshop is a cathedral of books. Every visitor will remember the bookshop for its beautiful wooden staircase.
  • Igreja dos Clérigos – The Clérigos Church: The Igreja dos Clérigos is built in a breathtaking baroque style. The former monastery now houses a museum with goldsmith’s art, paintings, sculptures and furniture from the 13th to 20th century. The church is one of the symbols of Porto.
  • The Parque das Virtudes: The park is in the middle of the city. It is located in the centre of the city and is terraced. From the park you have an unforgettable view of the Douro, the Vila Nova de Gaia and the customs building. The Parque das Virtudes is a good place to picnic and relax. A place you have to see and experience in Porto!

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]]> Holidays in Germany: city trip & beach holiday https://fivmagazine.com/holidays-in-germany-city-trip-beach-holiday/ Thu, 13 Feb 2020 10:57:12 +0000 https://fivmagazine.com/?p=64843 Holiday is finally at the door, and now the question arises where to go this time. You always think about travelling far away, but why not a trip to Germany this time? Germany has a lot to offer. A breathtaking nature, beautiful beaches at the North Sea or Baltic Sea. Or can it be a city trip to a big city like Berlin, Munich or Hamburg? Germany’s big cities have a diverse art scene and an exciting nightlife. There is a lot to discover and see. The good thing about a holiday in Germany is that you can travel everywhere by train, and thus travel in a climate-friendly way. You don’t have a very long journey ahead of you, and you do something good for the environment.

Top big cities & Places of interest

If one plans a city trip together, the well-known foreign metropolises are always mentioned as destinations. But also in Germany there are many cities worth seeing, which can compete with metropolises abroad. Germany has breathtaking and diverse cities. Each city impresses with its own buildings, landmarks and landscapes. The metropolises often have a diverse art scene and an exciting nightlife. There is much to discover and see.

Capital Berlin on holiday

The capital Berlin is a lively metropolis. Berlin is not only the political capital in Germany, but also the cultural capital. There are about 160 museums in Berlin. Those who have discovered the Berlin attitude to life will love the city on the Spree. In many districts and Berlin neighborhoods there are beautiful places. Districts such as Kreuzberg, Neukölln or Friedrichshain are hip and convince with many cafés, restaurants and an extraordinary nightlife.  The many beach bars along the Spree River make Berlin especially exciting in summer. The Berlin Cathedral is one of the architectural highlights in the metropolis. Especially worth seeing in Berlin are the Brandenburg Gate, the East Side Gallery and the Reichstag building. In Berlin you can eat particularly well: You should try out the diverse cuisine in the capital.

  • East Side Gallery
  • Richstagsgebäude
  • Dinner at Kreuzberg
  • Go to one of the 160 museums

Harbour city Hamburg: Places of interest

Hamburg is often the leader in Germany in surveys. If one goes by the attraction and sympathy, Hamburg is the most popular city in Germany. Hamburg can convince many tourists in cultural terms: in recent years, the metropolis with millions of inhabitants has become the third largest location for musicals in the world after New York and London, overtaking many other foreign metropolises. The huge port of Hamburg, the impressive Reeperbahn, and many other sights are regarded as particularly worth seeing. A must for everyone who travels to Hamburg: the Hamburg fish market. Hamburg has other highlights like the Speicherstadt and HafenCity.

  • Musical City
  • HafenCity
  • Speicherstadt
  • Reeperbahn

Tourism in Munich: tips & tricks

Munich is one of the most beautiful and exclusive cities in Germany. The city convinces with baroque architecture and the world-famous Marienplatz. Munich is famous all over the world for the Oktoberfest or the BMW World. You should definitely visit the Viktualienmarkt, which is considered one of the most beautiful places in Munich. The Viktualienmarkt is in the middle of the old town, you should bring time and hunger with you and try your hand at the various food stalls. The best view over the whole city is from the Old Peter of the St.Peter Church behind the Marienplatz, so it is definitely worth climbing the 306 steps. If you are into culture, you should definitely explore Nymphenburg Castle, the original 17th century furniture of Elector Max Emanuel is fascinating.

  • go to the Viktualienmarkt
  • St. Peter’s Church
  • Marienplatz
  • Lymphenburg

City of Cologne: Cathedral, Rhine and tourism

Cologne – the well-known metropolis on the Rhine is fascinating. Cologne is famous for the Cologne Carnival, but there is much more to discover and much to see: The important sights, cool and hip districts and of course the Rhine. The first thing you associate with Cologne is the Cologne Cathedral. The Cologne Cathedral is located directly at the main station and is the symbol of the metropolis. If you are at the Cologne Cathedral, you should definitely climb it and see Cologne from above. A visit to Cologne’s old town is also worthwhile in any case, as it impresses with its colourful houses and pubs on the Rhine. If you are a beer lover, you should definitely go to a brewery and drink a Kölsch beer, because these are very famous. Especially cool for couples: You can attach a love castle to the Hohenzollern bridge and thus promise you eternal love. Hip neighborhoods like the Belgian Quarter or Ehrenfeld are worth a visit, and are perfect for trying out the various restaurants on offer. The nightlife in Cologne is colourful and there is something for everyone to enjoy for an unforgettable evening in Cologne.

  • Cologne Cathedral
  • The Rhine
  • Cologne’s old town
  • Hohenzollern Bridge

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Holiday on the beach: sea & sun

When you think of beach and sea, you usually think of distant exotic places, but you can also have an excellent beach holiday in Germany. If you think that a real beach holiday can only be spent at the Mediterranean Sea, or at other distant places, you don’t know Germany’s coasts. Germany offers lakes, mountains and coasts, and there is something for everyone. And if the temperatures play along, holidays at the North Sea and Baltic Sea even feel like holidays at the Mediterranean Sea. FIV Magazine has selected the most beautiful beaches in Germany for you, so that you can plan your beach holiday in Germany perfectly!

Beach holiday Germany: Places at the lake & Sea

  1. Balturm
  2. Grömitz
  3. West beach on the island Fischland-Darß-Zingst
  4. Spiekeroog
  5. Saint Peter-Ording
  6. sand beach at the elbow
  7. The beach atimmendorf
  8. Norderney
  9. Kühlungsborn
  10. Borkum

Pure nature: camping in Germany

A very nature-loving and adventurous way to spend a cool holiday in Germany is camping. In Germany there are many regions that invite to camping and passionate campers are convinced by the German nature. Camping lets you be flexible, because you can arrange your day as you want, including eating when you want, or just enjoy the “being free”. Camping is individual, simple and close to nature. A country like Germany is ideal for camping. FIV Magazine has selected the best camping sites in Germany for you.

The best campsites in Germany

  • Camping Miramar – Address: Fehmarnsund 70, 23769 Fehmarn
  • Schwarzwälder Hof – Address: Tretenhofstraße 76, 77960 Seelbach
  • Camping Wulfener Hals – Address: Wulfener Hals Weg 100, 23769 Wulfen
  • Camping Park Kühlungsborn address: Forest road 1b, 18225 Kühlungsborn
  • South Sea Camp address: South Sea Camp 1, 29649 Wietzendorf
  • Camping Münstertal – Address: Dietzelbachstraße 6, 79244 Münstertal/Black Forest
  • Hegau Family Camping – Address: At the Sonnenhalde 1, 78250 Tengen
  • Insel-Camp Fehmarn – Address: Insel-Camp Fehmarn, 23769 Meeschendorf
  • Camping and leisure park Lux-Oasis – Address: Arnsdorfer Street 1, 01900 Kleinröhrsdorf
  • Camping Hopfensee – Address: Fischerbichl 17 / Uferstraße, 87629 Füssen in the Allgau

 

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Questions & answers

Who founded Germany?

The “German Reich” as the first German nation state was founded during the Franco-Prussian War on January 18, 1871, King Wilhelm I.

What are the 16 federal states in Germany called?

  • Baden-Württemberg – Capital Stuttgart
  • Bavaria – Capital Munich
  • Berlin – Capital Berlin
  • Brandenburg – Capital Potsdam
  • Bremen – Capital Bremen
  • Hamburg – Capital Hamburg
  • Hesse – capital Wiesbaden
  • Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania – Capital Schwerin
  • Lower Saxony – capital Hannover
  • North Rhine-Westphalia – Capital Düsseldorf
  • Rhineland-Palatinate – Capital Mainz
  • Saarland – Capital Saarbrücken
  • Saxony – Capital Dresden
  • Saxony-Anhalt – Capital Magdeburg
  • Schleswig-Holstein – Capital Kiel
  • Thuringia – Capital Erfurt

What form of government is there in Germany?

In Germany there is a representative democracy. Germany is a federal republic.

Why is it called Germany?

The name of our country has evolved from the language we speak. We Germans are Germanic. This is made clear in the English word “Germany” for still Germany. This term was created from the Germanic word “theoda”, which means “people”, and has the Latin ending “-iscus”.

Where does the word Germany come from?

It was the land of the Alemanni, a Germanic people settled between the Rhine and the Danube. The word “Alaman” meant “all men”, i.e. eder, and thus stood for the union of several tribes.


]]> Instagram-Worthy Caribbean Destinations to Visit https://fivmagazine.com/instagram-worthy-caribbean-destinations-to-visit/ Wed, 19 Jun 2019 05:00:37 +0000 https://fivmagazine.com/?p=49162 Nestled between two Americas, the Caribbean boasts pristine waters, clear sands, and a perpetual summer weather that make it the ultimate holiday destination. It goes without saying that every inch of the region looks straight from a postcard — or, if you’re part of the social media generation, the epitome of the perfect Instagram shot. One look at its palm trees and majestic sunsets can leave you lusting for a vacation accompanied by endless mojitos. While there’s no shortage of beautiful sights captured in photographs, it’s certainly much different to experience the islands first hand in all their “sand-in-your-toes” glory.If you’re heading to the Caribbean soon, don’t miss these Instagram-worthy destinations. And while you’re at it, check out our previous post on FIV Magazine to find out how you can take the best shots!

Flamingo Beach, Aruba

Flamingo Beach has all the makings of a gorgeous beach getaway, from its soft sands to the warm waters. But one thing sets it apart from the rest, and you only need to look at its name to take a wild guess: at Flamingo Beach, its most popular locals are none other than a small group of flamingos. Here, guests can roam around with these friendly pink-feathered residents, putting all those inflatable swans on your Instagram feed to shame.

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Callejon de Hamel, Havana

Havana might be known for its iconic rum and revolutions, but its historic art scene is not to be missed. Head down to the Callejon de Hamel, a funky alley lined with colorful murals and sculptures that pay tribute to Afro-Cuban religions. There are also some museums and artisan markets in the area to enrich your experience. However, the icing on the cake is their street dancing culture. Every Sunday, the streets are filled with people playing rumba music and dancing the cha-cha. Don’t miss out, and bring a comfortable pair of shoes that can take you through its rustic streets and a round or two of dancing. The No. 6 Mid-Heel Clogs boast the comfort of your favorite sneakers, with the advantage of looking fabulous with a dress. It’ll have you Instagram-ready in no time.

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Turks and Caicos Islands
Known for their luxury hotels and spas, the Turks and Caicos Islands have miles and miles of unspoilt beaches and vivid reefs. Amazingly, only eight of the islands and cays are inhabited, which makes it the best choice if you’re looking to avoid crowds. It’s perfect for lounging on the sand for hours, so come prepared with a trusty beach towel. The Dock & Bay’s Microfiber Beach Towel is a good choice because it’s built to repel sand, while its vibrant designs makes it a lovely addition to your pictures.

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Willemstad, Curaçao

Despite being often overshadowed by its sister islands, Aruba and Bonaire, Curaçao has its own distinct charm. One of its most popular locations is downtown Willemstad, which you’ll recognize by its signature colorful blocks of houses and brightly hued structures. For the best angle, visit the floating Queen Emma bridge that connects the Punda and Otrobanda neighborhoods. Here, you’ll get an unparalleled view of the historical town to the backdrop of its panoramic waters.

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Secret Bay, Dominica

Think the Caribbean has nothing to offer but beaches? Dominica happens to have that, plus incredibly rich jungles. With about 600 miles of flora and fauna, Dominica is home to 365 rivers, countless nature preserves, and a few glorious volcanoes. If you’re looking for the right amount of seclusion, Secret Bay feels like an exclusive paradise. Here, you can even book your own cliff-top bungalow. And because you’ve got the best of beach life and forestry, you have to have more than your favorite swimsuit. In this regard, Woman Within’s cover-ups will keep you dry as you hop in and out of the water. Its lightweight fabric is ideal for taking you from coast-side to the heart of the jungle. They’re also the more stylish option rather than wrapping yourself in a towel, so you can be ready to pose for the camera in no time.

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Mt. Scenery, Saba

Resting on the pyramid-shaped Saba, Mt. Scenery is the highest point in the Kingdom of the Caribbean Netherlands. This dormant volcano last erupted in 1640, so now it’s simply a hiker’s haven. Lined with centuries-old mahogany trees, orchids, and other epiphytes, the gorgeous views make climbing Mt. Scenery’s 1,064 stairs worth it, but of course, it’s no walk in the park. Be sure to bring a backpack that can carry all your essentials for the day. Patagonia’s range of backpacks are as stylish as they are functional, with various designs for each purpose. Whether you’re looking for something waterproof, lightweight, or simple, these backpacks have something for you.

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]]> Germany’s most successful fashion blogger on Instagram https://fivmagazine.com/germany-successful-fashion-blogger-instagram/ Wed, 14 Jun 2017 12:28:09 +0000 https://fivmagazine.com/?p=11797/ Instagram has now become a real business and a cash mint for influencers. From fashion to beauty, fitness and food blogger, there is everything on Instagram. But who is the most successful, who has the most fans and most followers? I have compiled a list of the most successful German Fashion Influencers for you!

Caroline Daur – Model and Fashionista

The German model made it with her Instagram account to the top. The support of her fans and her range help her start in the model business right through. With 1.1 million fans, she is at the top.

Novalanalove – Fashion & Lifestyle

With her 713k Instagram fans the Cologne girl has built up a real business. In addition to her co-operation with brands, such as Kapten & Son or NA-KD, she runs her own company named after herself.

My favorite hobby while summer season ☀? @malibu_rum #becausesummer#maliburum#ad

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Farina Opoku (@novalanalove) am 11. Jun 2017 um 5:15 Uhr

Ohhcouture – Blogger & Globetrotter

The German enthusiast wins their 1.2 million Instagram fans with daily great travel and lifestyle pictures. She travels around the world and takes her fans everywhere.

Always craving what’s on my boyfriend’s plate @alex.galievsky. ??☕ #Capri #Italy #ToryBurch

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Leonie Hanne (@ohhcouture) am 30. Mai 2017 um 5:54 Uhr

Di1ara – Fashion, Love & Lifestyle

The young Influencerin shares with her 1.4 million fans on Instagram her lifestyle with man Veliavci. Fashion, travel and beauty can be found in everything.

beautiful moments with my hero… @vel.avc ❤

Ein Beitrag geteilt von DILARA (@di1ara) am 8. Jun 2017 um 11:53 Uhr

sandralambeck – From TV to Influencer

The beauty became famous by her role at the television soap ‘Berlin Tag und Nacht’. Their 523k Instagram fans are still standing behind her after their outing a few weeks ago and they support her on her way.

 

Sieh dir diesen Beitrag auf Instagram an

 

Ein Beitrag geteilt von SANDRA LAMBECK (@sandralambeck)

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