Stasi Museum Leipzig – Inside the Stasi reign of terror
The Stasi Museum Leipzig is where the Stasi had its headquarters in one of former East Germany’s important industrial cities.
Welcome to HI Travel Tales
We are Michael and Therese -- the married travel bloggers behind the curtain at HI Travel Tales. We're award-winning journalists and photographers and are passionate about travel, photography, and storytelling. Learn more here: Our Travel Adventures
Welcome to HI Travel Tales
We are Michael and Therese -- the married travel bloggers behind the curtain at HI Travel Tales. We're award-winning journalists and photographers and are passionate about travel, photography, and storytelling. Learn more here: Our Travel Adventures
Travel Tips
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Migraines and travel – Tips for headache relief when traveling
When heading out on a trip, the last thing you want is a pounding headache. But like it or not migraines and travel go together for a lot of reasons, including the emotional and physical stress of travel, dehydration, and lack of sleep. The best thing to do is be aware, be cautious, and be prepared.
Videos
LatestMeet the Spoon Family – Leipzig, Germany
Meet the Spoon Family — This classic neon sign was installed in 1973 at the former East...
Learn To Take Great Travel Pics
We're passionate about travel photography!
Photos and videos from your travels will help your memories live on. We know those memories are important and want to be sure your photos and videos get a "WOW" response, rather than a "hmmmmm." Our travel photography tips will ensure you quickly learn how to bring home awe-inspiring images and videos – even if you’re shooting with a smartphone.
Travel Gear
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The best travel gifts for 2018-2019 – perfect gifts for travel lovers
The best travel gifts are something that the traveler in your life will actually appreciate and use – and never leave home without. We’ve put together a lineup of gifts for people who love to travel.
Travel Library
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My grandfather’s life – Secrets in a 1914 Princess Mary gift box
The secrets of my grandfather’s life are held in a box -- a 1914 Princess Mary gift box. It’s just a simple brass box. Weathered, dented, tarnished. But to me it is precious because this box saved his life. Which meant this box, in a way, saved my mum’s, mine and my daughter’s life too.
My Travel Tales
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My Travel Tales with Luis Vargas of ModernAdventure.com
Luis Vargas, founder of ModernAdventure.com, talks with us about tranformative travel, curated experiential travel, and how his vision for a new type of travel company will help travelers connect with the intersections of art, music, food, culture, history, design, and fashion on a truly local level.