Summer is approaching with ever greater strides. That means: vacation time. This, on the other hand, does not automatically mean the well-known trip to Mallorca – sometimes it can also be a road trip.

Step 1

Before you start planning, however, it is important to check your own road safety and perhaps even refresh it. At the Voß driving school in Hanover – crash courses are offered there, for example.

Planning is everything.

If you have now been able to prove that you are able to steer and operate the car sensibly for a long time, you can be completely reassured and indulge in the questions of all questions when it comes to the topic of “road trip”. And this question is, of course, where to go. Maybe travel along Route 66 ? Or how about a tour of the Scottish Highlands? Alternatively, a trip through the Ruhr area could also be quite exciting.

Never disregard finances.

Let’s take the following example. The family agrees that they should go to the United States of America. To be more precise: You want to get to know the beauty of the Californian state better.

Calculative

The flight from Cologne-Bonn Airport to Los Angeles costs just under 505 euros in October. That’s 1010 euros for one person there and back. For a family of at least two people, you can expect to pay 2020 euros and upwards for the flight. In addition, there are costs that are due in the USA . First of all, there is the price of accommodation. This is estimated at 78 euros for the example, 40 euros for a rental car and 19 euros for fuel fees. That would be 137 euros a day.

Now, however, they are not planning a day trip, but calculate with 13 days. This means that the stay in the USA costs 1781 euros. This accounts for 1014 euros for accommodation, 520 euros for the rental car and 247 euros for refueling. If you add the 2020 euros flight costs for the family of two, the total price for travel and stay is 3597.62 euros.

As we can see, it is important to plan. So you can decide that our couple will travel 719.53 per person per month so that the trip can take place on time for October.

Helpful programs for the road trip.

But the focus is not only on financial considerations. It can be quite helpful to get the help of different apps. There is “Around Me”, which people can use to find out what important infrastructure is in the current environment. This can be anything from a restaurant to a bank branch or hospital.

Information on how to save money when refuelling is necessary is also of great importance. This is where the “Gas Buddy” app helps by comparing petrol prices.

And then there is the app “Flush”.

Flush comes from the English-speaking world and on the one hand means a hot flush with redness, the fourth best hand in poker, and can ultimately also mean the translation for “flushing on the toilet”.

And that’s exactly what the Flush app is all about. Anyone who feels an urgent, human need can use this app to find one of 190,000 public toilets.

Then there’s ParkMe. This is a program that shows available parking spaces nearby and also indicates how expensive it will be to leave the car there. Based on the free choice of parameters, it is also possible to display only parking garages. The additional benefit: you can also find out whether there are still enough parking spaces available.

In Germany, as well as in the big, wide world, it can happen that the car spontaneously starts to strike. For this purpose, the apps of the ADAC are recommended, as well as “Urgent.ly”. Both ensure that you get help very quickly.

Result

Of course, there are even more apps and even more topics that should keep you busy before the big road trip. Among other things, there is the question of what happens when you have to get back behind the wheel after a long break from driving and deal with this fear of driving . Or the consideration of whether you really want to spend a romantic holiday with your partner, or whether a road trip with your wife and children is on the agenda.

Sources:

Born to be wild – ein Roadtrip auf der legendären Route 66

https://www.zeit.de/campus/2022-02/fahrangst-ueberwindung-autofahren-fahrpause-erfahrungsbericht

Yesterday, the whole of football Germany sat in front of the TV and kept its fingers crossed for Eintracht Frankfurt in the Euroleague final. It was only in the penalty shoot-out that the wonderful journey in Seville reached its climax. Particularly noticeable during this season was the willingness of Eintracht supporters to travel. We take a look back and introduce you to the “destinations” on the way to winning the title:

Matchday 2, Thursday, 30 September, Antwerp 0-1 Eintracht Frankfurt

Antwerp impresses with its almost completely preserved old town and a variety of architectural highlights. In 15. and In the 16th century, Antwerp was one of the largest world and trade metropolises in Europe. In the historic town centre, you will find small winding alleys, the guild houses on the Grote Markt market square, the Brabo fountain and the historic town hall.

Matchday 4, Thursday, 04 November, Piraeus – Eintracht Frankfurt 1:2

If you take it very seriously, Piraeus is actually just the port of Athens. Since ancient times, however, the district has developed into its own small town, which today offers a variety of sights and also exudes its own flair. While the port has experienced several ups and downs over the centuries, it is now a popular destination for people who have set Athens as the destination of their trip. The beautiful natural harbour not only offers a great view of the coasts of Athens and Greece – it’s worth taking a moment to immerse yourself in the district.

Matchday 6, Thursday, 09 December, Fenerbahce Istanbul – Eintracht Frankfurt 1:1

Istanbul is a modern city and yet visitors dive deep into the past. The metropolis on the Bosphorus is packed with historical sights of all eras. Bazaars, stalls and street vendors line the streets of the old town and in the new town noble boutiques await wealthy customers. In between, the tram chugs and the ferries and excursion boats meander through the harbor. Istanbul in Turkey is the only city in the world that spans two continents. Once you have taken the Turkish city to your heart, you will travel back again and again.

Round of 16, Wednesday, 09 March, Betis Sevilla 1-2 Eintracht-Frankfurt

With around 690,000 inhabitants, Seville is the fourth largest city in Spain and the capital of the Andalusia region. The picturesque old town of Seville is one of the most fascinating in all of Europe and year after year attracts a large number of tourists from all over the world who want to discover the “cradle of flamenco”. Due to its climate with mild winters and an average of only 50 rainy days per year, Seville is a destination that can also be visited during the cooler season. The city is located on the Guadalquivir River in a fertile plain in southwestern Spain.

Quarter-finals, Thursday 14 April, FC Barcelona 2-3 Eintracht Frankfurt

The vital capital of the Catalans is one of the oldest and most modern cities in Spain. Barcelona is a city that never stands still. Life pulsates on the streets and alleys – a cosmopolitan city that combines everything. On the one hand, fast-paced and hip, on the other, extremely charming sights. The Barcelonese have their very own rhythm – perfectly adapted to the hot temperatures: siesta at noon and partying until the early hours of the morning at night.

Semi-finals, Thursday 28 April, West Ham United 1-2 Eintracht Frankfurt

As the capital of the United Kingdom of Great Britain, London is one of the most popular destinations for tourists around the world. The populous city convinces with its eventful history with its versatility and the special contrast between antiquity and modernity. Numerous sights and the English lifestyle make a city trip through London a special experience for young and old all year round.

Final, Wednesday 18 May, Glasgow Rangers 4-5 Eintracht Frankfurt on pens

Eintracht fans who may have already been to Seville in the round of 16 in March might have been able to see one of the following sights during this visit:

• The bullring of Seville
• The old town of Seville
• The Cathedral (one of the largest churches in the world)
• Plaza de San Francisco
• Plaza de España

The ultimate invention for all water sports enthusiasts.

With the swim trunks from UAKKO, valuables are safely stowed away and always within reach. The functional clothing offers a waterproof bag that keeps your smartphone, money and valuables safe and well protected against water.

Beach vacation, swimming, sup paddling, sailing, kayaking or surfing – the more active you want to be in the water, the more difficult it becomes to store your valuables safely. The swim trunks from UAKKO offer the right protection thanks to a waterproof pocket on the side.

The patented bag is closed by a snap closure and Velcro fastener and has been high-frequency welded. It thus keeps valuables dry and all water sports including scuba diving can be carried out. The bag has a transparent touchscreen surface, so the phone can also be operated in the bag. Nothing stands in the way of special photo and film recordings.

UAKKO offers various swim trunks, which are available in long and medium, in their own uakko-southgermany.shop. The swimsuit models also consist of different patterns, colours and styles, so that nothing has to be sacrificed in terms of fashion. The waterproof bag offers space for more than just a smartphone and visually flows into the style of the swim trunks.

Press release by:
UAKKO Germany

The owners of the company UAKKO Germany are 2 brothers Tim and Tom Schmidt and come from the wild south near Stuttgart.

Discover Spanish specialties in www.funtastyfood.com

With the launch of its new online shop, Funtasty Food offers foodies and wine lovers an extensive and hand-picked range of first-class specialties from Spain and soon from the entire Iberian Peninsula. On www.funtastyfood.com, connoisseurs have the opportunity to order the Spanish way of life in the form of exclusive wines and award-winning olive oils conveniently and quickly directly to their homes. The range is characterised above all by special culinary rarities that are not available in the usual trade.

Your favourite bodega on the web

If you are looking for unusual Iberian wines, sparkling cavas for parties, exclusive sherries for special occasions or even high-quality biodynamic or vegan wines, you are guaranteed to find what you are looking for in the new Funtasty Food online shop. During the product presentations, special attention is paid to the detailed description of the aroma and taste of the top Iberian wines. The advantage: All products are hand-picked and tasted on site at the wineries in order to be able to make the presentation in the shop as authentic as possible. In addition to information about the bodega, wine region, production or awards, customers will also find recommendations for suitable dishes that make the selection easier. So if you want to sweeten the waiting time for your next holiday in Spain or get in the mood for your trip in advance, you will find inspiration for enjoyable moments here. Special highlight wines are also regularly presented on www.iberischerwein.funtastyfood.com .

Browsing through the wide range of olive oil on offer can also make wanderlust much more bearable. Spain lovers will find an exclusive selection of globally award-winning Iberian olive oils in organic quality at Funtasty Food, produced according to the highest quality standards. The hand-picked product range, together with fast delivery and a simple payment process, guarantees an all-round successful shopping experience – almost like in your favourite bodega from your holiday in Spain. If you are also looking for special olive oil treasures, you should visit www.iberischesoel.funtastyfood.com regularly and be inspired by award-winning products.

Making the Spanish holiday feeling come alive online

“We want to bring our customers closer to the Spanish culture of enjoyment in the form of our selected Spanish wines and olive oils and make our passion for the Iberian Peninsula and its specialties tangible,” emphasizes one of the founders and managing directors of Funtasty Food, Gunter Barbosa. The “Inspirations and Recommendations” section also offers interesting information on the subject of wine and olive oil and invites you to discover new bodegas or learn more about Spanish wine regions. The online offer is also supplemented by virtual wine tastings and online seminars on olive oils, in which Ana and Gunter Barbosa pass on their expertise to customers.

About Funtasty Food

Funtasty Food is a family business based in Valencia. Wine and olive oil sommelier Ana Barbosa and oenologist Gunter Barbosa have turned their shared passion into a profession as owners and managing directors and now share their expertise and newly discovered treasures of the Iberian Peninsula as online retailers on www.funtastyfood.com. They regularly travel throughout Spain to discover exclusive wines and olive oils from selected bodegas and oil mills and present them to wine lovers and gourmets in their online shop. In addition to award-winning olive oils, rarities from new or smaller wineries can also be found here, which are not available in the normal wine and olive oil trade.

Company contact:

Günter Barbosa
primeQ Valencia S.L
Phone: +34 643 98 24 83
Mail: g.barbosa@primeq.es

Press:
Bettina Weber
Spiegel Institute Communication
b.weber@spiegel-institut.de
0621-728 44 444

The Roosen-Trinks Collection comprises over 500 contemporary works of art by national and international artists. From 2004 to 2019, Ingrid Roosen-Trink’s collection was open to the public in her private rooms in Berlin. Since April 2022, the collection has been on display at the Wittkielhof, in the middle of the Angeln peninsula in northern Schleswig-Holstein, in the context of the changing program of the KUNST für ANGELN e.V. association. With a diverse supporting and educational programme, a new cultural centre is being established in the Nordic region.

During the long period of the pandemic, art collector Ingrid Roosen-Trinks moved with her husband to their shared house in Angeln in the countryside. The Angeln peninsula impresses with its close proximity to the Baltic Sea, the fresh breeze and the wide view over the natural landscapes. The peninsula is surrounded by the Flensburg Fjord in the north and the Schlei in the south, with the city triangle Flensburg – Kappeln – Schleswig probably offering the best points of orientation. It is not without reason that fishing is a popular holiday area and attracts many guests with its harmonious terminal moraine landscape shaped by the last ice age. The best way to explore is by bike on the many separate paths, or barefoot along the Baltic Sea beach. So it’s not surprising that the collector lost her heart to fishing rods. Her desire to bring her private collection of contemporary art here quickly arose. With her unerring sense for impactful places, Ingrid Roosen-Trinks came across the Wittkielhof, a typical Angelner three-sided farm built in 1850. This is now the new attraction for residents and tourists who want to actively experience art since April 2022!

The cultural barn of the Wittkielhof will be used by gallery owners and curators who are closely connected to the collection. The romantic park has also developed into a sculpture park that invites you to linger. Ingrid Roosen-Trinks wants to inspire and move: Her art barn is the new cultural meeting place in the region – what a gain for Schleswig-Holstein! The farm is only 20 minutes by bike from Kappeln, which is an excellent starting point for a tour of the country with its typical Nordic charm and harbour inviting you to stroll. The feeling of lightness and tranquility sets in with the first breath of the fresh harbour wind. True to the motto of art in the countryside , there is a lot to discover culturally and scenically on the Angeln peninsula with the Wittkielhof!

“The association KUNST für ANGELN wants to enrich the region with contemporary art and actively involve the local people. The collection should not land like a UFO – not be a foreign body – instead, we want to successively develop formats for the region that give all generations uncomplicated access to contemporary art. We will also design new projects together with artists and curators. It is still about encounters and exchange, as it was before in Berlin. Right now, more than ever, we need impulses from artists and inspiration from new art – to master one or the other challenge with confidence and perhaps even with humor. I’m ready for a new adventure” – Ingrid Roosen-Trinks

PORTRAITS – MASKS – VEILS: 25 April – 30 May 2022
URBAN – RURAL – NETWORKING: 1 October – 30 November 2022

Opening hours: Individual appointment with prior registration by e-mail visit@kunstfuerangeln.de

KUNST für ANGELN e.V./
ROOSEN-TRINKS COLLECTION
Wittkielhof
24409 Wittkiel
www.kunstfuerangeln.de