Category: Destination

The Dachau camp, Germany

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The Dachau camp was the first concentration camp set up by the Nazi regime. It was located on the site of a former munitions factory 17 km northwest of Munich. On March 20th, 1933, Heinrich Himmler announced his opening and the next day, prisoners were brought there. First it was the place where they sent the political opponents and after for the Jews of Bavaria and Soviet prisoners of war. Theodor Eicke was his chief inspector. There were 34 barracks. The living conditions of the prisoners were extremely harsh. When the prisoners were sick; they were transferred to Hartheim Castle and thousands were murdered by gas. The authorization to erect a chapel was due to the arrival of many prisoners who were members of the clergy; mostly German and Polish priests (1940). These inmates were separated from each other and treated differently. In 1944, a women’s camp was opened. On April 29th, 1945 the Americans liberate the camp. René Lévesque (former Premier of Quebec), was the war correspondent who accompanied the first American patrol who discovered the camp. Several famous prisoners have been in this camp like the royal family of Bavaria, the dukes of Hohenberg, the journalist Fritz Gerlich among others.

Tips

It is not necessary to make a reservation to visit the memorial and the entry is free but if you go by car, parking is not free.

It is open every day from 9am to 5pm except on December 24th.

You can also arrive by public transport and take a bus from the local train station.

Whala!bávaro, Punta Cana

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Whala! Bávaro is an all-inclusive hotel located 25 km from Punta Cana International Airport, Los Corales, El Cortecito, Bavaro, Punta Cana. It is a small hotel complex of 263 rooms only, divided into 5 different sections being the number 1 building the only one directly on the beach, inaugurated in 2018 with building number 2; there is a small street that separates the 2 buildings with oversight all the time to cross but there is very little traffic because it is not a main street, just a passage to join other properties. There are 5 swimming pools, a small children’s corner, a buffet and an à la carte restaurant, a sushi restaurant, a snack bar (next to the beach), 3 bars and a sky bar located on the 5th floor facing to the sea. You can choose between 5 room options that can accommodate up to 4 people. There are garden, pool or sea view rooms, standard or superior. All rooms have a small fridge, safe, flat screen TV with a wide selection of local and international stations, air conditioning and fans. Free wi-fi arrives everywhere in the complex. There are different activities offered during the day (yoga, step, board games, volleyball, etc.). In the evening you will find various performances and you can also dance with lessons of Latin rhythms on the spot. The hotel tries to protect the nature so you will find two bottles of water in your room upon arrival and you will be asked to keep them and refill them on the water tanks that you will find everywhere. The staff is very kind and smiling.

Tips

If you are a family with 3 children, on request, they will be able to add an extra bed for the third child.

It’s ok to book with a minimum of one or two months of anticipation due to the hotel’s capacity and the large amount of frequent guests.

You will find souvenir shops, pharmacy and small stores right next to the hotel.

Lenga Creek, Hualpén, Concepción, Chile

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Lenga Creek is a Chilean tourist beach located on the south coast of San Vicente Bay, in the province of Concepción, in the Biobío region. It is located 15 minutes from the center of Concepción and from Talcahuano, it’s part of the municipality of Hualpén since 2004. The creek is located near the estuary that bears the same name and which is home to a large variety of birds such as the swan coscorova, the black-necked swan, pelicans and cormorants among other species. They come to the estuary to nest and procreate. Its sand is gray and its waters are not suitable for swimming but you can practice windsurfing, kitesurfing or sailing. Other activities such as cycling or horse riding can also be practiced in the area.

Tips

If you like fish and seafood dishes, try one of the many restaurants there. If you want to have a good panoramic view, you can climb Teta Norte hill (77 meters), from where you can see the Gulf of Arauco and the bay of San Vicente. The best way to get there is by car, but there is also a bus that starts in the Nonguén area.