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In 2026, China is easier to travel to from the EU than it has been in a long time – no visa, short application forms, direct flights. And yet there are a few things you need to know before you set off.

Flying from BER soon and wondering how best to get there? Berlin Airport is easily reachable from every neighbourhood by public transport – often faster than a taxi.

Since 12 November 2025, Ryanair no longer issues paper boarding passes – neither as a self-print nor at the airport check-in desk. The boarding pass only exists digitally in the myRyanair app and is automatically stored there after online check-in. What

Since 25 February 2026, it is official: anyone wishing to travel to England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland needs, in addition to their passport, a valid Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). Airlines, ferry operators and train companies may no

The trip is booked, the suitcase is almost packed, and the excitement is huge – and then life happens. Illness, a family emergency, uncertainty at the travel destination, or simply the question: Can I still cancel my trip now without being stuck with

Easter 2026 is just around the corner, and with Easter Sunday on 5 April, spring offers the ideal opportunity for the first big break of the year. Whether you want to catch the first warm rays of sunshine on the Mediterranean, experience the awakening

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

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

Some ideas are born at a desk.
Others in the jungle.

When we at Hauptstadtkoffer started thinking about a new collection, one thing was clear from the start: it had to be more than just functional. It had to have personality. Attitude. And the courage