Diving over Christmas and New Year: where December actually works
Red Sea, Great Barrier Reef, Cozumel, Bali or Koh Tao: which dive destinations work between Christmas and New Year, what the water is like and how to plan...
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Nusa Penida from Bali: Day Trip or Overnight, West or East?
Fast boats from Sanur, the west and east sides of Nusa Penida, safety at Kelingking and Angel's Billabong, costs and when to stay a night.
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Seville Christmas market in the rain: indoor options and plan B
What to do in Seville when it rains in Advent: indoor venues from the guide, their opening days and a simple plan B.
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Rammelsberg Christmas market 2026: tickets, prices and entry windows
The Rammelsberg Christmas market in Goslar needs a ticket. Prices, admission windows and booking conditions for 12 and 13 December 2026.
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Quedlinburg Advent courtyards 2026: how to plan Advent in den Höfen
The three courtyard weekends in Quedlinburg, how to read the official courtyard plan and how to choose a small, realistic selection for one afternoon.
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The Braunschweig Christmas market rafts in the castle moat explained
The rafts in Braunschweig's castle moat sound like a boat trip, but they are covered meeting areas on dry ground. Here is how they work for visitors without...
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Hennef Hüttenzauber 2026: dates and how to plan a visit
Hüttenzauber gives Hennef a longer winter season than the one-weekend central market. What we know about the 2026 run and how to plan around it.
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Rain at the Essen Christmas market: what to do instead
On a wet day in Essen, a museum becomes the main destination and the Christmas market a shorter addition. This is how to plan it.
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Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Christmas market in the rain: what to do
Christkindlmarkt is an all-weather event, but its tickets cannot be refunded. How to plan a wet or cold day in Bethlehem with indoor stops and a shorter route.
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Kirchhellen Wintertreff 2026: planning the Bottrop district market
The Kirchhellen Wintertreff runs on 27–29 November 2026 around Johann-Breuker-Platz. It belongs to Bottrop, but it deserves its own afternoon.
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