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Streaming is changing the way we dream. And in 2026, it’s also changing the way we travel. The trend is called Set-Jetting – people are deliberately booking trips to places they know from popular TV series. What was once a hidden insider tip has now become an integral part of modern travel planning.

Who would have thought that we’d one day prefer spending summer in a fleece jacket instead of a bikini? “Coolcation” is the dominant travel trend of 2026. Why escaping the heat has gone mainstream – and why your old hard-shell suitcase is no longer the right choice for the North.

Manche Ideen entstehen am Schreibtisch.
Andere im Dschungel.

Als wir bei Hauptstadtkoffer über eine neue Kollektion nachgedacht haben, war schnell klar: Sie sollte mehr sein als nur funktional. Sie sollte Persönlichkeit haben. Haltung. Und den Mut, anders zu sein. Genau an diesem Punkt kam Julian FM Stoeckel ins Spiel.

Anyone flying on vacation in 2026 should whip out the tape measure before departure. Budget airlines like Ryanair and Eurowings are drastically tightening their checks. A small overhang on the wheels or a backpack stuffed too full is now more expensive than ever. We show you what you need to watch out for regarding the 2026 hand luggage regulations.

The Christmas season is much more than just a date on the calendar – it’s a feeling. A sparkle in the streets, familiar melodies, and the joy of seeing loved ones again. Many people return home during these days, visiting family or close friends, sometimes just for a weekend, sometimes for a longer stay.

For many people, traveling to the USA is a long-held dream. Every year, millions of tourists are drawn to New York, Los Angeles, or the fascinating national parks. Yet the question arises time and again: Is entering the USA becoming more difficult? Current developments suggest that security measures could tighten and that travelers to the USA in 2025 may face stricter regulations at airports.

Planning a budget trip today means more than just looking for cheap flights. Airfares change daily, hotels advertise with special offers, and low-cost airlines charge high fees for baggage. With the right digital tools, you can book your trip online at a low price, compare flights, and find real cheap deals – all without stress.

Flixtrain is setting a new course in 2025. The company, which emerged from the success story of Flixbus, aims to compete more strongly with Deutsche Bahn in Germany’s long-distance travel sector – and is introducing a completely new concept.

A lost suitcase is one of the biggest stress factors when traveling. According to an airline report, there were an average of 10.6 baggage incidents per 1,000 passengers in Europe in 2023—mostly because suitcases were not forwarded correctly during transfers on connecting flights. But even on direct flights, it can happen that a suitcase arrives late or not at all. The good news is that many suitcases reappear after a short time.