Air Berlin, Germany’s second largest airline, will begin flying non-stop between Los Angeles and Berlin beginning in May of 2012. There will be three flights a week. Air Berlin is also increasing the number of flights it offers between Berlin and New York. This will coincide with the new Berlin Airport (BER) scheduled to open at the same time.
Like many, I use Google Street View to check out places I plan to visit. But for the first time, Google has put its camera on top of a train. The train in question is in Switzerland and the shots should be amazing. They’re not available yet but should be in the next few months. You can use this link to go to a page, in German, with photos of how the gathering is taking place. Amazing.
Everyone looks for travel deals, right? Well, these may not be high on your list.
Have you ever wanted to own your own tourist attraction? Now you can. Carhenge, , the Nebraska based sculpture made up of 38 spray painted cars to look like England’s Stonehenge, is up for sale. Asking price: $300,000
Our friends at Frommers came out with a list on How To Pack For A Train Trip. I love the first one: Use Lightweight luggage with wheels….“You’ll want something small with a light frame, as you’ll likely be hoisting it aboard the train or above your seat. And wheels are an absolute necessity; many train stations in Europe have multiple platforms (most without escalators) so there’s a fair amount of schlepping involved. The ideal setup? A four-wheel carry-on bag that’s wide enough to add another piece on top, such as a mid-size duffel or daypack. Two smaller bags are much easier to carry than one huge one, says Samina Sabir of Rail Europe (www.raileurope.com). “
Hoisting above your head and up and down stairs is easier with wheels? And spinners? And two bags? I guess their definition of “lightweight” and ours is completely different.