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Die Great Lakes gehören zu den außergewöhnlichsten Fahrtgebieten Nordamerikas: gewaltige Seen, enge Wasserwege, spektakuläre Schleusenpassagen, kleine Küstenorte und im Herbst die leuchtenden Farben des Indian Summer.In dieser Folge spricht Kristina Hillemann mit dem Stammkapitän der HANSEATIC inspiration Kapitän Ulf Wolter über die nautischen Besonderheiten einer Reise mit der HANSEATIC inspiration auf den Großen Seen. Wie anspruchsvoll ist die Navigation auf den fünf Seen? Welche Herausforderungen bringt der Sankt-Lorenz-Seeweg mit sich? Und warum sind die einklappbaren Brückennocks der HANSEATIC inspiration entscheidend für die Passage der Schleusen?Außerdem geht es um besondere Streckenabschnitte, persönliche nautische Highlights, abgelegene Orte entlang der Route und die Frage, was Gäste auf den Great Lakes besonders überrascht.Eine Podcastfolge für alle, die außergewöhnliche Expeditionsreisen abseits der klassischen Polarregionen entdecken und die Great Lakes aus der Perspektive eines erfahrenen Kapitäns kennenlernen möchten.Weitere Informationen zu Reisen auf den Great Lakes finden Sie auf Eisexpeditionen.de.

Maritime trade flourished — and the movement for freedom emerged — in elegant, eclectic Gdańsk, Poland's leading port city with a Hanseatic pedigree. For European travel information, visit https://www.ricksteves.com.

Maritime trade flourished — and the movement for freedom emerged — in elegant, eclectic Gdańsk, Poland's leading port city with a Hanseatic pedigree. For European travel information, visit https://www.ricksteves.com.

Diese Podcastfolge kommt direkt von Bord der HANSEATIC inspiration: Niklas begleitet die Gruppenreise von Eisexpeditionen.de, die von Japan über die Aleuten bis nach Alaska führt, und übernimmt dieses Mal selbst die Moderation.Sein Gesprächspartner ist unser Gast Burkhard Kölzsch, der ebenso wie Niklas mit großer Leidenschaft fotografiert. Gemeinsam blicken die beiden auf den ersten Teil der Expeditionsreise rund um Hokkaido zurück. Sie sprechen über eindrucksvolle Landschaften, besondere kulturelle Begegnungen in Japan und die Frage, wie sich die Erlebnisse einer solchen Reise mit der Kamera festhalten lassen.Während die HANSEATIC inspiration den Nordpazifik überquert, richtet sich der Blick zugleich nach vorn: auf die abgelegenen Aleuten, den ersten Reiseabschnitt in Alaska und die Tier- und Naturbeobachtungen, die dort auf die Gruppe warten.Eine persönliche Folge über Japan, Fotografie, das Leben an Bord und die Vorfreude auf die nächsten Expeditionsziele.

In dieser Folge des Podcasts von Eisexpeditionen.de nimmt Kristina Hillemann Sie mit in den hohen Norden Europas. Zu Gast ist Kapitän Axel Engeldrum, der über die Nordlandexpeditionskreuzfahrten mit den HANSEATIC Expeditionsschiffen von Hapag-Lloyd Cruises spricht.Nachdem es in einer früheren Folge bereits um die besonderen Lapplandfahrten ging, richtet sich der Blick dieses Mal stärker auf die Norwegen-Expeditionen: auf eindrucksvolle Fjorde, kleine Häfen, die Inselwelt der Lofoten, das Nordkap, winterliches Licht, wechselndes Wetter und die besondere Atmosphäre entlang der norwegischen Küste.Kapitän Axel Engeldrum erzählt, was diese Reisen aus nautischer Sicht so spannend macht, warum Norwegen im Winter und Frühjahr eine ganz eigene Magie besitzt und welche Rolle die HANSEATIC Expeditionsschiffe von Hapag-Lloyd Cruises dabei spielen. Es geht um Naturerlebnisse, Polarlichter, die Faszination des Nordens und um die Frage, warum diese Expeditionen für viele Gäste so berührend sind.Eine Folge für alle, die Norwegen nicht nur bereisen, sondern wirklich erleben möchten.

In dieser Folge stellt Henning den 9Barista MKII vor, einen genialen Espresso-Kocher, der echten Barista-Druck ganz ohne Strom in deinen Camper bringt. Außerdem spricht Gerd mit Susann von Hanseatic Help darüber, wie Schlafsäcke und Zelte von Festivals gerettet und an Bedürftige weitergegeben werden.

Ahoi Ihr Lieben! In der heutigen Folge von Meerlust der Kreuzfahrt Podcast spricht Euer Lektor auf See und Wachtmeister Patrick Büchler über eine ganz spannende Facette und Art der Kreuzfahrt: Die Expeditionsschiffe - allen voran die Schiffe von Hapag Lloyd wie die Hanseatic Nature. In dieser Folge geht es in erster Linie um die Schiffe an sich und die Möglichkeiten, die Welt zu entdecken. Natürlich hat Patrick auch wieder einen tollen Gast dabei: Anja. Anja berichtet live im Studio über ihre Fahrt auf einem Expeditionsschiff. Viel Spaß beim Hören der Folge!

An Bord der HANSEATIC spirit führt diese Etappe tief hinein in die kontrastreiche Welt des äußersten Südens. Pia und Niklas berichten von der ersten Sicht auf die gewaltigen Eisformationen der Antarktische Halbinsel – von gleißendem Licht, knirschendem Schnee und einer Stille, die fast körperlich spürbar ist. Zwischen schimmernden Eisbergen zeigen sich Buckelwale und Minkwale aus nächster Nähe – intensive Naturmomente, die an Bord für ehrfürchtige Ruhe sorgen.Ein besonderer Höhepunkt ist die Kontinentallandung in Neko Harbour. Auf antarktischem Festland zu stehen, umgeben von mächtigen Gletschern, verändert den Blick auf Dimensionen und Entfernungen – und lässt viele Gäste innehalten.Mit dem Kurswechsel nach Norden wandelt sich die Szenerie grundlegend. Südgeorgien empfängt die Expedition mit einer beeindruckenden Tierdichte: Königspinguinkolonien, Seeelefanten und Pelzrobben prägen eine Landschaft, die rau, lebendig und überwältigend zugleich ist.Diese Folge erzählt von Gegensätzen, die sich ergänzen – vom stillen Reich des Eises bis zur vibrierenden Tierwelt subantarktischer Inseln. Eine Episode über Staunen, Intensität und die besondere Kraft einer Expedition in eine der faszinierendsten Regionen unseres Planeten.

In dieser Folge ist AIDAradio Moderatorin Theresa von Tiedemann bei Hanseatic Help e.V. Dort erfährt sie was es mit dem Verein auf sich hat und wie und wem er hilft. Über wunderbare Projekte und große Herzen.

Kap Hoorn – ein Name, der seit Jahrhunderten für Respekt, Seefahrtsgeschichte und die rohe Kraft der Natur steht. In dieser Folge berichten Pia und Niklas direkt von Bord der HANSEATIC spirit über einen jener seltenen Momente, in denen alles zusammenkommt: stabiles Wetter, perfekte Bedingungen – und eine tatsächlich geglückte Anlandung am sagenumwobenen Kap Hoorn.Was bedeutet es, an einem Ort zu stehen, der Generationen von Seefahrern herausgefordert hat? Wie fühlt sich dieser Flecken Erde zwischen Atlantik und Pazifik heute an? Und warum bleibt Kap Hoorn selbst in Zeiten moderner Expeditionsschiffe ein Ort der Demut?Pia und Niklas sprechen über die besondere Atmosphäre, über bewegende Gästemomente und über das Bewusstsein, dass eine Anlandung hier niemals selbstverständlich ist. Eine Episode über Mythos, Naturgewalt und die Magie eines Ortes, der bis heute nichts von seiner Strahlkraft verloren hat.

In dieser Folge spreche ich mit Sandra Senft von Hapag-Lloyd Cruises über die neu buchbaren Expeditionsreisen für 2027/2028. Gemeinsam werfen wir einen Blick auf die spannenden neuen Routen der Expeditionsflotte – HANSEATIC inspiration, HANSEATIC nature und HANSEATIC spirit. Dabei geht es nicht nur um Arktis und Antarktis, sondern auch um spektakuläre Warmwasser-Expeditionen wie die Kimberley in Australien, die artenreiche Inselwelt von Raja Ampat und weitere Regionen abseits bekannter Pfade.Sandra verrät, welche Ziele besonders neu oder außergewöhnlich sind, welche Kombinationen echte Entdecker begeistern, und was Gäste an Bord der HANSEATIC-Schiffe künftig erwartet. Natürlich sprechen wir auch über Nachhaltigkeit, tropische Abenteuer und die besondere Atmosphäre, die diese Reisen so einzigartig macht.Freuen Sie sich auf spannende Einblicke, emotionale Reiseerlebnisse und jede Menge Vorfreude auf die kommenden Expeditionen in die Polarregionen, die Tropen – und weit darüber hinaus.

In dieser Folge nehme ich Sie mit auf eine außergewöhnliche Expeditionsreise, die ich gemeinsam mit Kapitän Ulf Wolter erlebt habe – von Japans quirligem Städten und der malerischen Insel Hokkaido über die geheimnisvollen Aleuten bis in die unberührte Wildnis Alaskas.Kapitän Ulf Wolter erzählt von seinen ganz persönlichen Highlights: von den ersten Tagen in der vibrierenden Kultur Japans, von eindrucksvollen Walbeobachtungen auf dem offenen Pazifik und vom Kreuzen zwischen Vulkaninseln, Seeadlern und einsamen Buchten. Er berichtet von neuen Wasserstraßen, die er auf dieser Route erstmals befahren hat, und von den besonderen Momenten, in denen sich Naturgewalt und Stille begegnen – etwa bei den Bärenbeobachtungen.Ein Gespräch über nautische Präzision, Entdeckergeist und die Faszination einer Reise, die Asien und Alaska auf einzigartige Weise verbindet – voller Emotion, Weite und echter Expeditionsmagie.

Eine Reise ans Ende der Welt – und zwei, die sie bestenskennen. In dieser Folge spreche ich mit Pia Lehmann und Niklas LukaKrause über unsere bevorstehende Gruppenreise in die Antarktis und nachSüdgeorgien an Bord der HANSEATIC spirit.Beide kennen das Schiff und die Region aus eigener Erfahrung– und erzählen, warum die Antarktis für sie zu den berührendsten Orten der Erdegehört. Pia beschreibt die einzigartige Atmosphäre an Bord und die Faszinationvon Südgeorgien mit seinen gewaltigen Tierkolonien. Niklas teilt seine ganzpersönlichen Eindrücke vom Licht, der Stille und den Momenten, die sich tiefins Herz einprägen.Ein Gespräch über Expeditionsträume, Gänsehautmomente unddie Magie einer Reise, die alles verändert.

In dieser Episode dreht sich alles um den Hanseatic Hackathon – das Event, das innovative Köpfe und kreative Lösungen für Schleswig-Holstein zusammenbringt. In dieser Episode erfahrt ihr, wie beim Hackathon Ideen entwickelt werden und echte Herausforderungen aus Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft angegangen werden. Freut euch auf inspirierende Einblicke, die zeigen, wie viel Potenzial in der Hackathon-Community steckt und warum eine Teilnahme für potentielle Gründerinnen und Gründer und bereits gegründete StartUps durchaus Sinn macht. 02:18 Wer ist Jana Kiehn? 03:23 Was ist der Gründercube und was ist der HIC? 05:15 was ist ein Hackathon? 06:15 wie läuft ein Hackathon ab? 07:45 was ist das Besondere am Hanseatic Hackathon? 09:15 Wer organisiert den Hackathon und wer unterstützt ihn? 10:20 Woche der KI 11:00 Werbung Gründen mit Recht 11:17 Welches Ziel verfolgt ihr? 13:43 Was waren die Problemstellungen der letzten Jahre? 18:37 Was ist im Nachgang der letzten Hackathons passiert? 20:08 Wer kann sich bewerben und wie? 23:10 Bis wann ist die Bewerbung / Anmeldung geöffnet? 24:50 Tipps von Jana an alle Interessierten Weitere Infos: https://hanse-innovation-campus.de/de/hanseatic-hackathon-2025-callfortechies https://www.gruendercube.de/ Music: freemusicarchive.org/music/Checkie_…_Dilemma_ID_03 License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/deed.de

In dieser Episode sprechen wir über eine ganz besondere Expeditionsreise: SPI2600 mit der HANSEATIC spirit von Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, die Gäste über die Weihnachtsfeiertage tief in die Antarktis führt.Mit an Bord: Kapitän Claas Fischer, der emotional und eindrucksvoll von seinen Erfahrungen auf dieser Route berichtet – von Begegnungen mit Pinguinen, der besonderen Stille zwischen den Eisbergen und dem Weihnachtsgefühl inmitten der Naturgewalten.Ebenfalls zu Gast ist Sandra Senft, Sales Managerin Nord bei Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. Sie stellt den Testlauf des neuen All-Inclusive-Getränkepakets im PLATIN-Tarif vor, das exklusiv auf dieser Reise angeboten wird – ein zusätzlicher Komfort für anspruchsvolle Gäste.Gemeinsam sprechen wir über die Faszination Antarktis, die Verantwortung der Crew in diesem fragilen Ökosystem und darüber, warum diese Reise zur Weihnachtszeit ein unvergessliches Erlebnis ist – für Gäste wie für die Mannschaft.Eine Episode für alle, die Expeditionen lieben, das Besondere suchen – und vielleicht schon vom nächsten Weihnachtsabenteuer träumen.

Ausbildung mit Zukunft: Karrierechancen bei Hanseatic Power SolutionsIn dieser Episode sprechen wir mit Michael Grenz, Geschäftsführer der Hanseatic Power Solutions. Seit vielen Jahren im Unternehmen setzt er sich besonders für die Ausbildung junger Talente ein.Er berichtet, warum Ausbildung für HPS einen hohen Stellenwert hat, welche Möglichkeiten Auszubildende im Unternehmen erwarten und warum sich ein Start bei HPS lohnt. Ziel: mehr junge Menschen für eine Ausbildung im Unternehmen begeistern und ihnen zeigen, wie spannend und zukunftssicher die Branche ist.Mehr Informationen und offene Stellen: ⁠Karriere bei Hanseatic Power Solutions

Vor einem Jahrzehnt entstand aus einer spontanen Hilfsaktion eine der größten zivilgesellschaftlichen Bewegungen Hamburgs: Hanseatic Help. Heute spreche ich erneut mit Geschäftsführerin Claudia Meister – vielleicht erinnert ihr euch, sie war schon einmal bei uns im Studio. Wir blicken zurück auf die Anfänge, sprechen über die bewegende Geschichte dieser Organisation, warum es Hanseatic Help auch nach zehn Jahren immer noch dringend braucht und welche Rolle freiwilliges Engagement dabei spielt. Ein Gespräch über Menschlichkeit, Durchhaltevermögen – und warum Helfen ansteckend sein kann.

In der Jubiläumsfolge 200 erwartet Sie eine ganz persönliche Premiere: Kristina Hillemann, Inhaberin von Eisexpeditionen.de, spricht erstmals mit ihrem Mann Dennis Hillemann, Partner in einer Kanzlei für Öffentliches Recht – und leidenschaftlicher Expeditionsreisender.Gemeinsam berichten sie von ihrer außergewöhnlichen Reise mit Hapag-Lloyd Cruises an Bord der HANSEATIC inspiration – von Tokio über die Aleuten bis nach Seward in Alaska. Zwischen Vulkanlandschaften, Bärenbeobachtungen, Weißkopfseeadlern und kulturellen Begegnungen geben die beiden einen authentischen Einblick in das Leben an Bord, bewegende Momente in der Natur und die besondere Atmosphäre einer echten Entdeckerreise.Dennis schildert seine Erlebnisse auf den entlegenen Aleuteninseln, seine Eindrücke vom Leben in abgelegenen Fischerdörfern in Alaska und die Faszination Japans zwischen Tradition und Hightech. Außerdem geht es um die internationale Bordgemeinschaft, die Besonderheiten dieser bilingualen Route und die Frage, was man aus so einer Reise für sich mitnimmt.Ein persönliches Gespräch über Naturgewalten, stille Momente – und die Magie echter Expeditionskreuzfahrten mit Hapag-Lloyd Cruises.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Unveiling History and Friendship in Bryggen's Shadow Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-07-24-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Solen skinte over Bergen den dagen sommerleiren dro til Bryggen.En: The sun was shining over Bergen the day the summer camp went to Bryggen.No: De fargerike trehusene speilet seg i vannet, og duften av sjø blandet seg med lyden av glade turister.En: The colorful wooden houses mirrored in the water, and the scent of the sea mingled with the sound of happy tourists.No: Bryggen var full av liv, og blant menneskemengden befant Lars og Ingrid seg, klare for en dag fylt med oppdagelser.En: Bryggen was full of life, and among the crowd were Lars and Ingrid, ready for a day filled with discoveries.No: Lars gikk litt bak gruppen, tankene hans var stille men dype.En: Lars walked a little behind the group, his thoughts quiet but deep.No: Han elsket historie, og Bryggen var et sted med mange historier å fortelle.En: He loved history, and Bryggen was a place with many stories to tell.No: Ingrid, derimot, gikk foran, og lo sammen med venner.En: Ingrid, on the other hand, walked ahead, laughing with friends.No: Hun var alltid den som ladet opp stemningen med sitt smil.En: She was always the one who charged up the atmosphere with her smile.No: "Hei, Lars!En: "Hey, Lars!"No: " ropte Ingrid plutselig.En: suddenly shouted Ingrid.No: Hun vinket ham over.En: She waved him over.No: "Bli med oss, vi skal sjekke ut et gammelt lager.En: "Join us, we're going to check out an old warehouse."No: "Lars nølte.En: Lars hesitated.No: Han likte å være alene med tankene sine, men det var noe ved Ingrid som tiltrakk ham.En: He liked to be alone with his thoughts, but there was something about Ingrid that attracted him.No: Hun var nysgjerrig og vendte seg alltid mot ham med et smil som virket ekte.En: She was curious and always turned to him with a smile that seemed genuine.No: "Kom igjen, det blir gøy!En: "Come on, it will be fun!"No: " Ingrid ventet på noe mer enn bare et smil fra ham.En: Ingrid waited for something more than just a smile from him.No: Kanskje hun virkelig ville høre hva han hadde å si.En: Maybe she truly wanted to hear what he had to say.No: Da de kom til lageret, begynte Ingrid å spørre ham om historien til Bryggen.En: When they reached the warehouse, Ingrid began to ask him about the history of Bryggen.No: Lars, litt nervøs, men glad for sjansen, begynte å fortelle om de hanseatiske kjøpmennene som en gang levde der.En: Lars, a bit nervous but glad for the chance, started telling about the Hanseatic merchants who once lived there.No: Ordene hans fløt lettere enn forventet, og snart hadde en liten gruppe samlet seg rundt for å lytte.En: His words flowed more easily than expected, and soon a small group had gathered around to listen.No: Til og med Ingrid sine venninner så fascinert ut.En: Even Ingrid's friends looked fascinated.No: Lars følte seg uvanlig komfortabel, begeistret over interessen han vekket.En: Lars felt unusually comfortable, excited by the interest he had sparked.No: For første gang følte han at han passet inn.En: For the first time, he felt that he fit in.No: Da dagen nærmet seg slutten, begynte solen å sette.En: As the day drew to a close, the sun began to set.No: Ingrid og Lars satt på bryggekanten, pustet inn den salte lufta og så på solstrålene som traff de fargerike husene.En: Ingrid and Lars sat on the edge of the wharf, breathing in the salty air and watching the sun's rays hit the colorful houses.No: "Takk, Lars.En: "Thank you, Lars.No: Jeg lærte mye i dag," sa Ingrid med et oppriktig smil.En: I learned a lot today," said Ingrid with a sincere smile.No: "Takk selv," svarte Lars.En: "Thank you too," replied Lars.No: "Det var fint å dele det med noen som brydde seg.En: "It was nice to share it with someone who cared."No: "Han så på Ingrid og merket at hun, som alltid hadde vært omringet av mange, nå satte pris på de stille øyeblikkene.En: He looked at Ingrid and noticed that she, who had always been surrounded by many, now appreciated the quiet moments.No: Den dagen ved Bryggen førte til en ny begynnelse for både Lars og Ingrid.En: That day at Bryggen led to a new beginning for both Lars and Ingrid.No: Lars fant en ny styrke i å være åpen, og Ingrid oppdaget verdien i dype forbindelser.En: Lars found a new strength in being open, and Ingrid discovered the value in deep connections.No: Begge gledet seg til hva fremtiden kunne bringe, nå med en ny forståelse og respekt for hverandres verdener.En: Both looked forward to what the future could bring, now with a new understanding and respect for each other's worlds. Vocabulary Words:shining: skintecamp: sommerleirenmirrored: speiletscent: duftencrowd: menneskemengdendiscoveries: oppdagelsercharged: ladetattracted: tiltrakkgenuine: ektehesitated: nøltewarehouse: lagerchance: sjansemerchants: kjøpmennenefascinated: fascinertunusually: uvanligsparked: vekketfit in: passet innwharf: bryggekantensalty: saltesincere: oppriktigshare: deleappreciated: satte pris påquiet: stilleunderstanding: forståelserespect: respektstrength: styrkeconnections: forbindelsergenuine: ektedrew: nærmetset: sette

Zehn Jahre ist es her, dass sich in Hamburg eine riesige Hilfsaktion formte, geboren aus einer Notlage – und mitgetragen von einem beeindruckenden Gemeinschaftsgefühl. Arnd Boekhoff erinnert sich an die Anfänge von Hanseatic Help. "Das war schon ein spezieller Moment", erzählt Boekhoff im Gespräch. "Auf dem Höhepunkt der Flüchtlingskrise wusste ich auch nicht so richtig, was ich jetzt tun kann. Ich wohnte damals im Karoviertel, nicht weit von den Messehallen, und dachte: Vielleicht bringe ich erstmal ein paar Klamotten rüber." Was als spontane Geste begann, wurde rasch Teil einer Bewegung. Die Hamburger Messehallen - mit ihren 7.500 Quadratmetern - wurden zum Dreh- und Angelpunkt bürgerschaftlicher Hilfe. "Das war so ein Möglichkeitsraum. So viele Leute kamen zusammen, plötzlich war da diese riesige Energie: Kleidung sortieren, logistische Strukturen aufbauen, die Sachen nach Kategorien aufteilen - Männer, Frauen, Hygiene, Kinder... Nach sechs Wochen war die Halle voll. Millionen Sachspenden, Tausende Helfer jeden Tag. Das war irre." Boekhoff war mittendrin. Aus einer Facebook-Gruppe wurde ein Netzwerk, aus improvisierter Hilfe ein eingetragener Verein - Hanseatic Help. Das Motto: Einfach machen. "Wir waren so schnell so groß, dass wir bald nicht mehr nur selbst verteilt haben. Andere Organisationen kamen zu uns, holten Spenden ab oder wir brachten sie in die Unterkünfte. Später gingen dann auch internationale Hilfstransporte los." Doch die Entwicklung brachte auch Herausforderungen mit sich. Die schiere Menge an Sach- und Geldspenden machte schnell klar: Es braucht Struktur. "Leute kamen mit Umschlägen voller Geld. Irgendwann dachten wir, bevor wir hier als Schwarzgeldschleuse gelten, brauchen wir eine offizielle Struktur. Arnd Boekhoff erzählt außerdem von seiner Tätigkeit als Vorstand für Viva con Agua, seinem Studentenjob als Mitarbeiter eines Callcenters und verrät, warum er so gerne in Wilhelmsburg lebt.

In dieser Folge dreht sich alles um die faszinierenden Polarlichtreisen mit MS HAMBURG, die im Frühjahr 2027 in Richtung Nordnorwegen, Lofoten und Nordkap führen. Mein Gesprächspartner ist Kapitän Randolph Hess, der nach vielen Jahren auf Schiffen wie der HANSEATIC, der BREMEN und in der AIDA-Flotte heute als nautischer Lektor an Bord von MS HAMBURG tätig ist.Randolph gibt spannende Einblicke in die geplante Route, erklärt, warum gerade in dieser Jahreszeit die Chancen auf beeindruckende Nordlichtsichtungen besonders gut stehen – und was diese Reisen auch landschaftlich und kulturell so einzigartig macht.Außerdem sprechen wir über nautische Hintergründe, Tipps zur Polarlichtfotografie, über die Atmosphäre an Bord eines kleinen Kreuzfahrtschiffs mit Expeditionscharakter und darüber, was das Reisen mit MS HAMBURG für Entdeckerherzen so besonders macht.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Unlocking the Past: The Key to Family Secrets Revealed Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-06-09-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Sigrid satt ved kjøkkenbordet med en kopp te mellom hendene.En: Sigrid sat at the kitchen table with a cup of tea between her hands.No: Vårsolen strømmet gjennom vinduet og la et varmt skjær på alt den traff.En: The spring sun streamed through the window, casting a warm glow on everything it touched.No: Men denne morgenen var det noe annet som opptok tankene hennes.En: But this morning, there was something else occupying her thoughts.No: I går hadde hun funnet en gammel nøkkel i loftet.En: Yesterday, she had found an old key in the attic.No: Den var ingen vanlig nøkkel, men vakker med krumme utskjæringer og en mystisk glød.En: It wasn't just any key, but a beautiful one with curved carvings and a mysterious glow.No: Hun visste med én gang at den hadde en historie å fortelle, og hun var fast bestemt på å finne ut hva den skjulte.En: She knew immediately that it had a story to tell, and she was determined to find out what it hid.No: Lars, Sigrids eldre bror, kom inn i rommet med en tassende lyd av tøfler.En: Lars, Sigrid's older brother, entered the room with the shuffling sound of slippers.No: "Hva er det du har funnet nå, søster?En: "What have you found now, sister?"No: " spurte han med et snev av skepsis i stemmen.En: he asked with a hint of skepticism in his voice.No: "Det er nøkkelen, Lars," svarte Sigrid ivrig, og fant frem forskningen hun hadde samlet.En: "It's the key, Lars," replied Sigrid eagerly, pulling out the research she had gathered.No: "Jeg tror den kan avsløre noe fra vår fortid.En: "I think it can reveal something from our past."No: "Lars satte seg ned, ristet på hodet, men begynte likevel å bla gjennom papirene hun la fram.En: Lars sat down, shook his head, but nevertheless began to leaf through the papers she laid out.No: Loftet var mørkt, luften tung av støv og minner.En: The attic was dark, the air heavy with dust and memories.No: Gamle esker sto stablet langs veggene, og de gamle trebjelkene knirket når de gikk.En: Old boxes stood stacked along the walls, and the old wooden beams creaked as they walked.No: Sigrid og Lars var oppe der nå, letende etter et sted å bruke nøkkelen.En: Sigrid and Lars were up there now, searching for a place to use the key.No: Sigrid stoppet opp ved en gammel kiste de nesten ikke hadde lagt merke til før.En: Sigrid stopped by an old chest they had almost not noticed before.No: "Se her," sa Sigrid mens hun pekte, "kan det være her?En: "Look here," said Sigrid as she pointed, "could it be here?"No: "Lars kikket nærmere og så en liten nøkkelhull i kistens lokk.En: Lars looked closer and saw a small keyhole in the chest's lid.No: Han nikket motvillig.En: He nodded reluctantly.No: "Vi kan prøve," sa han.En: "We can try," he said.No: "Men husk hva du lovet meg, vær forsiktig.En: "But remember what you promised me, be careful."No: "Sigrid satte nøkkelen i, og med et lett klikk åpnet låsen seg.En: Sigrid inserted the key, and with a light click, the lock opened.No: Inni var en gammel journal, sider fylt av håndskrevet skrift.En: Inside was an old journal, pages filled with handwritten script.No: De begynte å lese, og det var som å dra tilbake i tid.En: They began to read, and it was like traveling back in time.No: Tekstene fortalte om slektens liv i hanseatisk tid, hvordan de levde, drømte og overkom vanskeligheter.En: The texts spoke of the family's life in the Hanseatic era, how they lived, dreamed, and overcame difficulties.No: "Dette er utrolig," mumlet Lars mens han leste videre.En: "This is incredible," murmured Lars as he read on.No: Han kunne begynne å kjenne igjen historiene som deres besteforeldre hadde fortalt dem som barn.En: He could begin to recognize the stories their grandparents had told them as children.No: "Vi må dele dette med familien.En: "We have to share this with the family."No: "Sigrid nikket, og et stort smil bredte seg over ansiktet hennes.En: Sigrid nodded, and a big smile spread across her face.No: "Ja, vi må fortelle alle på neste familiesamling.En: "Yes, we must tell everyone at the next family gathering.No: Dette er en del av oss.En: This is a part of us."No: "Gjennom oppdagelsen av journalen hadde Sigrid og Lars lært mer enn familien deres historie.En: Through the discovery of the journal, Sigrid and Lars learned more than just their family's history.No: De hadde også lært verdien av samarbeid.En: They also learned the value of collaboration.No: Sigrid skjønte at tålmodighet og lagarbeid var viktig, mens Lars begynte å forstå gleden ved å være nysgjerrig.En: Sigrid realized that patience and teamwork were important, while Lars began to understand the joy of being curious.No: Da solstrålene ble gyldne over Bergen, hadde de ikke bare funnet en nøkkel til fortiden, men også til hverandre.En: As the sun's rays turned golden over Bergen, they had not only found a key to the past but also to each other.No: Og det var en skikkelig skatt.En: And that was a real treasure. Vocabulary Words:attic: loftetcarvings: utskjæringerskepticism: skepsisleaf through: bla gjennomcreaked: knirketkeyhole: nøkkelhullreluctantly: motvilliginserted: sattescript: skriftovercame: overkommurmured: mumletrecognize: kjenne igjengathering: samlingcollaboration: samarbeidpatience: tålmodighetteamwork: lagarbeidcurious: nysgjerrigtreasure: skattstreamed: strømmetwarm glow: varmt skjærdetermined: fast bestemtjournal: journalhandwritten: håndskrevetera: tidsiblings: søskenhidden: skjultehesitant: nølendereveal: avslørediscovery: oppdagelsenbeams: trebjelkene

In dieser Folge spreche ich mit Kapitän Randolph Hess, der viele Jahre auf Schiffen wie der HANSEATIC, der BREMEN und der AIDA-Flotte zur See gefahren ist und heute regelmäßig als nautischer Lektor an Bord der HAMBURG tätig ist.Die HAMBURG ist ein kleines Kreuzfahrtschiff mit Expeditionscharakter, das Ziele abseits des Massentourismus ansteuert. Randolph gibt uns spannende Einblicke in das Leben an Bord, die besondere Atmosphäre auf einem Schiff mit maximal 400 Gästen – und erzählt, wie er mit seinen nautischen Vorträgen Wissen, Unterhaltung und Leidenschaft für die Seefahrt verbindet.Ein Blick hinter die Kulissen eines Schiffes, das Abenteuer und Komfort stilvoll vereint.

Nach unserer großartigen Gruppenreise im Januar ist meine Kollegin Pia Lehmann im März erneut mit unseren Gästen in den Bottnischen Meerbusen aufgebrochen – an Bord der HANSEATIC spirit. In dieser Folge erzählt sie, wie sich diese spätere Reisezeit auf Licht, Eis und Aktivitäten ausgewirkt hat – und warum Lappland im März seinen ganz eigenen Zauber entfaltet.Pia schildert eindrucksvoll ihre persönlichen Erlebnisse auf der zugefrorenen Bottenwiek, berichtet von winterlichen Höhepunkten wie Schneemobiltouren, Hundeschlittenfahrten und ihrem amüsanten Meet & Greet mit eigensinnigen Rentieren.Auch die Nordlichter haben sich erneut eindrucksvoll gezeigt – mit ganz anderem Charakter als im Januar. Dazu sprechen wir über Unterschiede in der Gruppendynamik, die schönsten Momente der Reise und was es bedeutet, zweimal hintereinander in die winterliche Arktis zu reisen.

Which countries are best positioned to thrive in the 21st century? No, it's not Denmark. Nor China. According to Parag Khanna, the Singapore based geo-strategist, the three countries that top what he calls The Periodic Table of States are Germany, Japan and Switzerland. And the United States of America, Khanna says, going against conventional wisdom, isn't far behind. Khanna's analysis describes a "post-Westphalian world" where non-state actors like corporations and diasporas hold significant influence. Khanna challenges the more conventional rankings of countries by incorporating climate resilience, governance quality, and economic stability alongside traditional metrics into his Periodic Table.The 5 KEEN ON AMERICA takeaways from our conversation with Khanna* Traditional power metrics are insufficient for measuring state stability - Khanna's "Periodic Table of States" incorporates factors like climate resilience, governance quality, and institutional effectiveness alongside conventional metrics.* Small states often outperform large powers in stability - Switzerland, Germany, and Japan top the rankings while large nations like India, Brazil, and Russia fall into the second tier.* We live in a "post-Westphalian" world where non-state actors (corporations like Google, diaspora networks, and even organized crime) wield significant power beyond traditional nation-state frameworks.* Migration management varies significantly across governance systems - Khanna notes that non-democratic states like UAE and Singapore have effectively managed high immigration rates while democratic nations have struggled politically with migration issues.* A "neo-Hanseatic league" of small, innovative states (like Estonia, Singapore, and Israel) is emerging as a powerful network outside traditional alliance structures, forming their own connections through academic exchanges, free labor mobility, and economic partnerships.Parag Khanna is Founder & CEO of AlphaGeo, the leading AI-powered geospatial analytics platform. He is the internationally bestselling author of seven books including MOVE: Where People Are Going for a Better Future (2021), preceded by The Future is Asian: Commerce, Conflict & Culture in the 21st Century (2019), as well as a trilogy of books on the future of world order beginning with The Second World: Empires and Influence in the New Global Order (2008), followed by How to Run the World: Charting a Course to the Next Renaissance (2011), and concluding with Connectography: Mapping the Future of Global Civilization (2016). He is also the author of Technocracy in America: Rise of the Info-State (2017) and co-author of Hybrid Reality: Thriving in the Emerging Human-Technology Civilization (2012). Parag was named one of Esquire's “75 Most Influential People of the 21st Century,” and featured in WIRED magazine's “Smart List.” He holds a Ph.D. from the London School of Economics, and Bachelors and Masters degrees from the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. Born in India and raised in the UAE, New York and Germany, he has traveled to more than 150 countries and is a Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum.Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting the daily KEEN ON show, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy interview series. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.Keen On America is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

In dieser Episode sprechen wir mit Niklas Luka Krause, einem leidenschaftlichen Fotografen und guten Freund von Eisexpeditionen.de, über seine Erlebnisse während unserer Lappland-Expeditionsreise mit der HANSEATIC spirit. Niklas hat diese Reise nicht nur als Gast, sondern auch als Fotograf begleitet und nimmt uns mit in die faszinierende Welt des hohen Nordens.Gemeinsam sprechen wir über die beeindruckenden Naturphänomene Lapplands – von Nordlichtern und tief verschneiten Landschaften bis hin zur spektakulären Fahrt durchs Packeis. Niklas erzählt, welche Herausforderungen die Fotografie in diesen extremen Bedingungen mit sich bringt, welche besonderen Momente er mit seiner Kamera festgehalten hat und was das Leben an Bord der HANSEATIC spirit so besonders macht.Er gibt zudem spannende Einblicke in die kulturellen Highlights der Reise, darunter der Besuch in der UNESCO-geschützten Kirchstadt Gammelstad und Begegnungen mit der samischen Kultur. Außerdem erfahrt ihr, warum Lappland als Expeditionsziel nicht nur für Fotografen, sondern für alle Natur- und Abenteuerliebhaber eine unvergessliche Erfahrung ist.

In dieser Episode sprechen wir mit Heike Fries, Geologin und Expeditionsleiterin, über die faszinierende Expeditionskreuzfahrt rund um Island an Bord der HANSEATIC nature. Diese besondere Reise verbindet geologische Wunder, atemberaubende Landschaften und aktive Wanderungen zu einem unvergesslichen Abenteuer. Heike nimmt uns mit in die Welt der Vulkane, Geysire und spektakulären Küstenformationen. Sie erklärt, warum die Island-Umrundung 2025 zur besten Reisezeit ein einzigartiges Naturerlebnis bietet, welche besonderen Wanderungen auf dem Programm stehen und warum die Islandpferde ein absolutes Highlight sind. Erleben Sie mit uns die Faszination Islands aus einer geologischen Perspektive und erfahren Sie, warum diese Expeditions-Wanderreise mit der HANSEATIC nature eine perfekte Kombination aus Abenteuer und Komfort bietet!

In dieser Folge des #ITundTECH Podcasts spricht Holger Winkler mit Moritz Tim Ebert, Geschäftsführer von Hanseatic POS, über die Entwicklung und Vorteile moderner Kassensysteme. Wir beleuchten die Unterschiede zwischen Kassensystemen, Kassensoftware und Kassen-Apps und die Bedeutung von Cloud-Lösungen für Flexibilität und Datenzugriff. Zudem werden die verschiedenen Zahlungsmethoden und deren Relevanz in der heutigen Zeit thematisiert sowie die Möglichkeiten zur Prozessoptimierung durch digitale Kassensysteme. Wir sprechen über die Herausforderungen und Möglichkeiten im Umgang mit Kundendaten, die Gründe für den Wechsel zu neuen Kassensystemen und die Rolle der Banken im Zahlungsprozess. Zudem wird das Onboarding und die Unterstützung für neue Kunden thematisiert, ebenso wie die verschiedenen Finanzierungsmodelle für Hardware. Das sind die Themen des Interviews im Detail:Mobilität und Flexibilität sind entscheidend für moderne Kassensysteme.Cloud-Lösungen ermöglichen dezentralen Zugriff auf Daten.Kassen-Echtzeitdaten sind für Unternehmer von großem Vorteil.QR-Code-Zahlung gewinnt zunehmend an Bedeutung.Kassensysteme helfen, Diebstahl und Unregelmäßigkeiten zu erkennen.Zeiterfassung ist ein notwendiger Bestandteil moderner Kassensysteme.Abonnieren Sie unseren Kanal, um auf dem neuesten Stand zu bleiben!Weiterführende Informationen zur Firma Hanseatic POS | MTE-Vertriebs- und Verwaltungs GmbH:► Internet: http://www.hanseatic-pos.de/ ► LinkedIn-Firmenseite: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanseatic-pos/ ► Moritz Tim Ebert auf LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/moritz-tim-ebert-a75435219 —Der Werbepartner dieser Sendung: „Mitarbeiter werben Mitarbeiter auf LinkedIn" - 3 x effizienter als Facebook- oder LinkedIn-Ads ► Internet inkl. kostenlosem Quick-Check: https://www.itundtechjobs.com/ —Über den #ITundTECH für Deutschland Podcast:Der Podcast mit CEOs innovativer Softwarehersteller, IT-Dienstleister oder TECH-Unternehmen aus Deutschland!► Abonniere unseren Youtube-Kanal: https://www.youtube.com/@itundtech ► Abonniere unseren Podcast: https://www.itundtech.de/podcast ► Besuche uns auf unserer Webseite: https://www.itundtech.de/ ► Vernetze dich mit Holger Winkler auf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holger-winkler/—Sie sind CEO eines innovativen Unternehmens aus dem IT- und TECH-Umfeld und hätten Lust, als Gast in den ITundTECH für Deutschland Podcast eingeladen zu werden?Dann melden Sie sich hier: https://www.itundtech.de

Warhammer Meta Chasers is a weekly competitive Warhammer 40k hype show.  We run down some of the biggest and best events coming up this weekend where we discuss Warhammer 40k Factions in attendance and highlight army lists from some of the top ranked players around the globe. We talk about what the meta is, what it will be and how you can stack up against it. The show is hosted by Paul Murphy, Adam Camilleri, and Dustin Henshaw. The show runs LIVE every week on YouTube around 9pm EST every Thursday.  We sincerely invite you to join us in chat if you can make it.  The show is pushed to the Podcast aggregators soon after!  We have an amazing chat community.  Check out our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/WarhammerMetaChasers Join us live each and every Thursday on YouTube and join in our awesome chat community. Want to message the show another way?  Hit up Paul on twitter @warmaster_tpm or on Instagram @fightswithdice

Our history of the Hanse has come to an end, not with a bang but with a whimper. Of the things that have remained we have already talked a lot, the ideal of the honourable Hanseatic merchant, the cultural and political links to Scandinavia and the stories. The stories of the famous pirates, Klaus Störtebecker and Hans Benecke, the heroics of the wars fought with Denmark and the antics of Jurgen Wullenwever.But there is something that reminds us of the days when traders speaking low German fed Europe fish, beer and grain. And that are the cultural achievements, the town halls, weighing houses and stores that became symbols of civic pride, the artists whose works adorn churches and palaces across the Baltic sea and last but not least the brick churches that shaped the way these cities still appear..…let's have a look.And since podcasting is a most unsuitable medium to talk about visual art, I have added a few images to the episode webpage which you can find at Episode 127 - Art & Culture of the Hanse • History of the Germans PodcastThe music for the show is Flute Sonata in E-flat major, H.545 by Carl Phillip Emmanuel Bach (or some claim it as BWV 1031 Johann Sebastian Bach) performed and arranged by Michel Rondeau under Common Creative Licence 3.0.As always:Homepage with maps, photos, transcripts and blog: www.historyofthegermans.comFacebook: @HOTGPod Twitter: @germanshistoryInstagram: history_of_the_germansReddit: u/historyofthegermansPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Historyofthegermans

Our history of the Hanse has come to an end, not with a bang but with a whimper. Of the things that have remained we have already talked a lot, the ideal of the honourable Hanseatic merchant, the cultural and political links to Scandinavia and the stories. The stories of the famous pirates, Klaus Störtebecker and Hans Benecke, the heroics of the wars fought with Denmark and the antics of Jurgen Wullenwever. But there is something that reminds us of the days when traders speaking low German fed Europe fish, beer and grain. And that are the cultural achievements, the town halls, weighing houses and stores that became symbols of civic pride, the artists whose works adorn churches and palaces across the Baltic sea and last but not least the brick churches that shaped the way these cities still appear..…let's have a look.And since podcasting is a most unsuitable medium to talk about visual art, I have added a few images to the episode webpage which you can find at Episode 127 - Art & Culture of the Hanse • History of the Germans PodcastThe music for the show is Flute Sonata in E-flat major, H.545 by Carl Phillip Emmanuel Bach (or some claim it as BWV 1031 Johann Sebastian Bach) performed and arranged by Michel Rondeau under Common Creative Licence 3.0.As always:Homepage with maps, photos, transcripts and blog: www.historyofthegermans.comFacebook: @HOTGPod Twitter: @germanshistoryInstagram: history_of_the_germansReddit: u/historyofthegermansPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Historyofthegermans

The last two episodes may have left you with a sense of gloom and foreboding about the great Hanseatic cities. But here is the counterintuitive fact, the Hanse may continuously loose political power and economic relevance, but the cities that make up the association are flourishing. Not all of them but some, Hamburg and Danzig in particular.Why it is that the Hanse declines, but the Hansards are doing mightily well is what we are looking into this week. So let's see….The music for the show is Flute Sonata in E-flat major, H.545 by Carl Phillip Emmanuel Bach (or some claim it as BWV 1031 Johann Sebastian Bach) performed and arranged by Michel Rondeau under Common Creative Licence 3.0.As always:Homepage with maps, photos, transcripts and blog: www.historyofthegermans.comFacebook: @HOTGPod Twitter: @germanshistoryInstagram: history_of_the_germansReddit: u/historyofthegermansPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/HistoryofthegermansBibliography:J.K. Dunlop, Hamburg 800-1945, Published by the Anglo-German Club E.V.Philippe Dollinger, Die Hanse, 6. Auflage, 2012

The last two episodes may have left you with a sense of gloom and foreboding about the great Hanseatic cities. But here is the counterintuitive fact, the Hanse may continuously loose political power and economic relevance, but the cities that make up the association are flourishing. Not all of them but some, Hamburg and Danzig in particular. Why it is that the Hanse declines, but the Hansards are doing mightily well is what we are looking into this week. So let's see….The music for the show is Flute Sonata in E-flat major, H.545 by Carl Phillip Emmanuel Bach (or some claim it as BWV 1031 Johann Sebastian Bach) performed and arranged by Michel Rondeau under Common Creative Licence 3.0.As always:Homepage with maps, photos, transcripts and blog: www.historyofthegermans.comFacebook: @HOTGPod Twitter: @germanshistoryInstagram: history_of_the_germansReddit: u/historyofthegermansPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/HistoryofthegermansBibliography:J.K. Dunlop, Hamburg 800-1945, Published by the Anglo-German Club E.V.Philippe Dollinger, Die Hanse, 6. Auflage, 2012

The Hanseatic League is first and foremost an organisation driven by commerce and commerce rarely sees the necessity of war. But in 1360 the organisation that had only just transitioned from a community of merchants to an alliance of cities found itself in gridlock with Waldemar Atterdag, Waldemar Dawn, king of Denmark. Waldemar's objective throughout his 35-year reign was to rebuild the kingdom of Denmark that had virtually disintegrated under his predecessors. And for that he needed money. That money he got from the two sources of wealth of the state of Denmark, taxing the trade in herring and the tolls for passing through the Oresund. The Hansards who dominated the herring trade and the traffic through the Oresund were the ones who were supposed to pay for that.If that had not breached the tolerance levels of even the most sober Hanseatic merchant, the attack on Gotland and occupation of the Hanseatic city of Visby did. A fleet leaves Lübeck in 1362 to put the Danish tyrant back into his box…The music for the show is Flute Sonata in E-flat major, H.545 by Carl Phillip Emmanuel Bach (or some claim it as BWV 1031 Johann Sebastian Bach) performed and arranged by Michel Rondeau under Common Creative Licence 3.0.As always:Homepage with maps, photos, transcripts and blog: www.historyofthegermans.comFacebook: @HOTGPod Twitter: @germanshistoryInstagram: history_of_the_germansReddit: u/historyofthegermansPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Historyofthegermans

The Hanseatic League is first and foremost an organisation driven by commerce and commerce rarely sees the necessity of war. But in 1360 the organisation that had only just transitioned from a community of merchants to an alliance of cities found itself in gridlock with Waldemar Atterdag, Waldemar Dawn, king of Denmark. Waldemar's objective throughout his 35-year reign was to rebuild the kingdom of Denmark that had virtually disintegrated under his predecessors. And for that he needed money. That money he got from the two sources of wealth of the state of Denmark, taxing the trade in herring and the tolls for passing through the Oresund. The Hansards who dominated the herring trade and the traffic through the Oresund were the ones who were supposed to pay for that.If that had not breached the tolerance levels of even the most sober Hanseatic merchant, the attack on Gotland and occupation of the Hanseatic city of Visby did. A fleet leaves Lübeck in 1362 to put the Danish tyrant back into his box…The music for the show is Flute Sonata in E-flat major, H.545 by Carl Phillip Emmanuel Bach (or some claim it as BWV 1031 Johann Sebastian Bach) performed and arranged by Michel Rondeau under Common Creative Licence 3.0.As always:Homepage with maps, photos, transcripts and blog: www.historyofthegermans.comFacebook: @HOTGPod Twitter: @germanshistoryInstagram: history_of_the_germansReddit: u/historyofthegermansPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Historyofthegermans

If like many of you, you are listening to this podcast on your morning or evening commute and you happen to live in London, you may be one of the 20 million souls going through Cannon Street Station every year. Few of them will be aware that under their feet lay the vestiges of the great Hanseatic Kontor in London that goes back to 1176. If people know about the Steelyard, it is mainly through the portraits of merchants painted by Holbein between 1532 and 1536 at a time when the Kontor had only about 60 years left. But there is a lot to tell about this now vanished building, its inhabitants and trade. It is a story of infighting between the various cities that were still to officially form the Hanseatic league, of trading privileges granted to fund first a crusade and then the hundred year's war, and it is also a great opportunity to introduce the oldest, largest and richest member of the Hanseatic League, the city of Cologne. The music for the show is Flute Sonata in E-flat major, H.545 by Carl Phillip Emmanuel Bach (or some claim it as BWV 1031 Johann Sebastian Bach) performed and arranged by Michel Rondeau under Common Creative Licence 3.0.As always:Homepage with maps, photos, transcripts and blog: www.historyofthegermans.comFacebook: @HOTGPod Twitter: @germanshistoryInstagram: history_of_the_germansReddit: u/historyofthegermansPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/HistoryofthegermansFor this episode I again reliedheavily on:Derek Keene: Guildhall and Stalhof in LondonStuart Jenkins: Leben im Stalhof, both in Die Hanse, Lebenswirklichkeit undMythos, herausgegeben von Jürgen Bracker, Volker Henn and Rainer PostelPhilippe Dollinger: Die Hanse Rolf Hammel-Kieslow: Die Hanse

If like many of you, you are listening to this podcast on your morning or evening commute and you happen to live in London, you may be one of the 20 million souls going through Cannon Street Station every year. Few of them will be aware that under their feet lay the vestiges of the great Hanseatic Kontor in London that goes back to 1176. If people know about the Steelyard, it is mainly through the portraits of merchants painted by Holbein between 1532 and 1536 at a time when the Kontor had only about 60 years left. But there is a lot to tell about this now vanished building, its inhabitants and trade. It is a story of infighting between the various cities that were still to officially form the Hanseatic league, of trading privileges granted to fund first a crusade and then the hundred year's war, andit is also a great opportunity to introduce the oldest, largest and richest member of the Hanseatic League, the city of Cologne. The music for the show is Flute Sonata in E-flat major, H.545 by Carl Phillip Emmanuel Bach (or some claim it as BWV 1031 Johann Sebastian Bach) performed and arranged by Michel Rondeau under Common Creative Licence 3.0.As always:Homepage with maps, photos, transcripts and blog: www.historyofthegermans.comFacebook: @HOTGPod Twitter: @germanshistoryInstagram: history_of_the_germansReddit: u/historyofthegermansPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Historyofthegermans

Today we will talk about the Bryggen, the famous Hanseatic Kontor or trading post in Bergen in western Norway. Bergen itself was never a member of the Hanseatic League, but like The St. Peter's yard in Novgorod, the steelyard in London and the Kontor of Bruges, the Bryggen in Bergen was a key element of the Hanseatic trading network.The trade in stockfish from Bergen was never on the same scale as the herring trade off Scania or the trade in beeswax and furs from Novgorod, but it was an important springboard for members of the lower classes to join the long-distance merchants. And the way the Hanse was able to gain a stranglehold over the proud Vikings of Norway is a cautionary tale of failed macro-economic policies. If you think the Norwegians are unique in falling prey to aggressive Hanseatic trade policies, think again. Even the mighty Bruges, the warehouse of the medieval world” was made to grant these merchants from the Holy Roman empire far reaching privileges.Some have considered these events as the beginnings of a long process of specialisation in Europe that condemned the East to become the giant breadbasket that fed the industrialising West. I doubt things are that simple, but let's have a look at the different arguments….The music for the show is Flute Sonata in E-flat major, H.545 by Carl Phillip Emmanuel Bach (or some claim it as BWV 1031 Johann Sebastian Bach) performed and arranged by Michel Rondeau under Common Creative Licence 3.0.As always:Homepage with maps, photos, transcripts and blog: www.historyofthegermans.comFacebook: @HOTGPod Twitter: @germanshistoryInstagram: history_of_the_germansReddit: u/historyofthegermansPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/HistoryofthegermansFor this episode I again reliedheavily on:Justyna Wubs-Mrozewicz: (3)Rules of Inclusion, Rules of Exclusion: The Hanseatic Kontor in Bergen in theLate Middle Ages and its Normative Boundaries | arvids alvea - Academia.eduCarsten Mueller Boysen: Die Deutsche Bruecke in Bergen in Die Hanse,Lebenswirklichkeit und Mythos, herausgegeben von Jürgen Bracker, Volker Hennand Rainer PostelPhilippe Dollinger: Die Hanse Rolf Hammel-Kieslow: Die Hanse

Today we will talk about the Bryggen, the famous Hanseatic Kontor or trading post in Bergen in western Norway. Bergen itself was never a member of the Hanseatic League, but like The St. Peter's yard in Novgorod, the steelyard in London and the Kontor of Bruges, the Bryggen in Bergen was a key element of the Hanseatic trading network.The trade in stockfish from Bergen was never on the same scale as the herring trade off Scania or the trade in beeswax and furs from Novgorod, but it was an important springboard for members of the lower classes to join the long-distance merchants. And the way the Hanse was able to gain a stranglehold over the proud Vikings of Norway is a cautionary tale of failed macro-economic policies. If you think the Norwegians are unique in falling prey to aggressive Hanseatic trade policies, think again. Even the mighty Bruges, the warehouse of the medieval world” was made to grant these merchants from the Holy Roman empire far reaching privileges.Some have considered these events as the beginnings of a long process of specialisation in Europe that condemned the East to become the giant breadbasket that fed the industrialising West. I doubt things are that simple, but let's have a look at the different arguments….The music for the show is Flute Sonata in E-flat major, H.545 by Carl Phillip Emmanuel Bach (or some claim it as BWV 1031 Johann Sebastian Bach) performed and arranged by Michel Rondeau under Common Creative Licence 3.0.As always:Homepage with maps, photos, transcripts and blog: www.historyofthegermans.comFacebook: @HOTGPod Twitter: @germanshistoryInstagram: history_of_the_germansReddit: u/historyofthegermansPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/Historyofthegermans

“on its eastern side the sea breaks through and cuts off the western side of Skaane; and this sea commonly yields each year an abundant haul to the nets of the fishers. Indeed, the whole sound is apt to be so thronged with fish that any craft which strikes on them is with difficulty got off by hard rowing, and the prize is captured no longer by tackle, but by simple use of the hands.” So writes the the late 12th century Danish chronicler Saxo Grammaticus about Zealand, the island he believed to be the most delightful province and heart of Denmark. In the year 1400, 550 ships arrived in Lübeck, bringing 65,000 barrels of salted Herring to the city at the mouth of the Trave River. But that was only a fraction of the total that is estimated to have been as much as 300,000 barrels of herring a year that were caught in the narrow sound between Copenhagen and Malmo and then processed in a giant temporary market town on the Skanör peninsula. All these vast quantities of fish were needed to feed the European population who had not only acquired a good dose of piety but also as many as 140 fast days per year when the consumption of hot-blooded animals was banned. How the trade in Baltic Herring became a monopoly of the Hanseatic league and the backbone of its trading network is what we will discuss in this episode. No worries, it is not just about salting techniques and the difficulties of shipping a load of fish over thousands of miles. There will be a battle with knights and everything…..and an extended detour into the largest copper mine in Europe that funded the 30-years war. I hope you will enjoy it. The music for the show is Flute Sonata in E-flat major, H.545 by Carl Phillip Emmanuel Bach (or some claim it as BWV 1031 Johann Sebastian Bach) performed and arranged by Michel Rondeau under Common Creative Licence 3.0.As always:Homepage with maps, photos, transcripts and blog: www.historyofthegermans.comFacebook: @HOTGPod Twitter: @germanshistoryInstagram: history_of_the_germansReddit: u/historyofthegermansPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/HistoryofthegermansAnd last but not least thebibliography. For this episode I again reliedheavily on:Philippe Dollinger: Die Hanse –definitely my go-to-book for this seasonDie Hanse, Lebenswirklichkeit und Mythos, herausgegeben von Jürgen Bracker,Volker Henn and Rainer PostelRolf Hammel-Kieslow: Die HanseIf you want to know more about the story of the Swedishcopper mining have a look at the Falu Gruva website Falu Gruva - Upptäck tusen år av historiaor go to the Unesco world heritage site about Falu Gruva and look through theapplication for the inclusion on the World heritage List which gives a verydetailed account of the mining activities there: Mining Area of...

“on itseastern side the sea breaks through and cuts off the western side of Skaane; and this sea commonly yields each year an abundant haul to the nets of the fishers. Indeed, the whole sound is apt to be so thronged with fish that any craft which strikes on them is with difficulty got off by hard rowing, and the prize is captured no longer by tackle, but by simple use of the hands.” So writes the the late 12th century Danish chronicler Saxo Grammaticus about Zealand, the island he believed to be the most delightful province and heart of Denmark. In the year 1400, 550 ships arrived in Lübeck, bringing 65,000 barrels of salted Herring to the city at the mouth of the Trave River. But that was only a fraction of the total that is estimated to have been as much as 300,000 barrels of herring a year that were caught in the narrow sound between Copenhagen and Malmo and then processed in a giant temporary market town on the Skanör peninsula. All these vast quantities of fish were needed to feed the European population who had not only acquired a good dose of piety but also as many as 140 fast days per year when the consumption of hot-blooded animals was banned. How the trade in Baltic Herring became a monopoly of the Hanseatic league and the backbone of its trading network is what we will discuss in this episode. No worries, it is not just about salting techniques and the difficulties of shipping a load of fish over thousands of miles. There will be a battle with knights and everything…..and an extended detour into the largest copper mine in Europe that funded the 30-years war. I hope you will enjoy it.The music for the show is Flute Sonata in E-flat major, H.545 by Carl Phillip Emmanuel Bach (or some claim it as BWV 1031 Johann Sebastian Bach) performed and arranged by Michel Rondeau under Common Creative Licence 3.0.As always:Homepage with maps, photos, transcripts and blog: www.historyofthegermans.comFacebook: @HOTGPod Twitter: @germanshistoryInstagram: history_of_the_germansReddit: u/historyofthegermansPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/HistoryofthegermansFor this episode I again reliedheavily on:Philippe Dollinger: Die Hanse –definitely my go-to-book for this seasonDie Hanse, Lebenswirklichkeit und Mythos, herausgegeben von Jürgen Bracker,Volker Henn and Rainer PostelRolf Hammel-Kieslow: Die HanseIf you want to know more about the story of the Swedishcopper mining have a look at the Falu Gruva website Falu Gruva - Upptäck tusen år av historiaor go to the Unesco world heritage site about Falu Gruva and look through theapplication for the inclusion on the World heritage List which gives a verydetailed account of the mining activities there: Mining Area of theGreat Copper Mountain...

If I put the word Hanseatic into Google Search I get as result number 4 “Hanseatic King's Lynn -Visit West Norfolk”. I can say with absolute confidence that there is not a single German individual, place or organisation that a small town in England would choose to not just associate with but incorporate itself into its history, safe for the Hanseatic League. They may play Zedoch the Priest at the coronation but that is because both Handel and Price Charles are considered English with German roots. Kings Lynn calling itself a Hanseatic city is a different thing. And it happens in many other places, Bergen is proud of its Hanseatic past as is Visby in Gotland or the Dutch former members of the League.The love of all things Hanseatic goes so far that it even overrides the German fascination with all things car related. As you may know, the German system of numberplates is strictly hierarchical. The first 1, 2 or 3 letters indicate the place where the vehicle is registered at the time. The more letters, the smaller the town or county of registration. For instance, WES stands for Wesel and STD for Stade, two of the smaller members of the Hanseatic League. The two-letter cities are plentiful and some, like LG stands for Lüneburg and BS for Brunswick. Only the largest cities get to proudly display just one single letter – for instance K for Cologne, B for Berlin and F for Frankfurt. But what about Germany's second largest city, the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg? Does your honourable Hamburg merchant drive round in a car ostentatiously displaying a proud single H? No, of course he doesn't. His numberplate is HH, standing for Hansestadt Hamburg, leaving the single H to the inland Hanoverians. Other Hanseatic cities like Bremen, Lübeck, Wismar, Rostock, Greifswald and Stralsund also proudly carry an additional H on their numberplate, a subtle reminder to everyone that their hometowns are different and dare one say, superior to other cities.How can an organisation that had hardly any permanent institutions traded rather pedestrian commodities like grain, Hering, furs and beeswax and ceased to exist in 1669 still stir so many peoples' hearts with pride, that is what we will try to figure out in this podcast series.The music for the show is Flute Sonata in E-flat major, H.545 by Carl Phillip Emmanuel Bach (or some claim it as BWV 1031 Johann Sebastian Bach) performed and arranged by Michel Rondeau under Common Creative Licence 3.0.As always:Homepage with maps, photos, transcripts and blog: www.historyofthegermans.comFacebook: @HOTGPod Twitter: @germanshistoryInstagram: history_of_the_germansReddit: u/historyofthegermansPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/HistoryofthegermansBibliography:Philippe Dillinger: Die HanseDie Hanse, Lebenswirklichkeit und Mythos, curated by Jürgen Bracker, Volker Henn and Rainer PostelRolf Hammel-Kieslow: Die HanseAnd special thanks for the translation of the Artlenburg Privileg to Dr. Jenny Benham. And special thanks to Dr. justyna Wubs-Montzewicz whose research I found eye-opening

Looking at Russia in 2023, it is now clear that much has remained unchanged from Soviet times. The biggest change is the elimination of communist central planning, which made Russia's regime stronger despite the initial turmoil of the 1990s. This paper offers a clue as to why the communist economic management system had to go, and why the KGB's foreign intelligence and trade cadres, many of them based in Leningrad, came out on top of the refurbished new-old system, and did so with a vengeance. Tomasz's latest paper explores the roots of the Soviet collapse as it unfolded in the port economy of Leningrad, and the critical lessons that a group of local KGB officers drew from that process. These lessons helped them to recover from the setbacks of 1991 and to eventually take the helm of the Russian Federation in the 2000s. It was the KGB-covered smuggling schemes of late communism that provided the model for the Putin regime to spread its crony ways domestically and corrupt Western institutions abroad. Washington Post reporter Kathryn Belton wrote that “What had begun as corruption within the system became a KGB-cultivated petri dish for the future market economy.” This paper expands this apt metaphor with concrete examples of how that mechanism worked in practice amidst the late communist realities of Leningrad's maritime economy. ABOUT THE SPEAKER Tomasz Blusiewicz is a research fellow at the Hoover Institution. Blusiewicz is a historian of modern Europe and Russia, with emphasis on the intersection of economics, trade, and politics in the Baltic Sea region. He is currently working on his first book manuscript, Return of the Hanseatic League, or How the Baltic Sea Trade Washed Away the Iron Curtain, 1945–1991. In it, he develops a transnational perspective on the Baltic region, from Hamburg in the west to Leningrad in the east, and highlights the role played by Hanseatic port cities such as Rostock, Gdańsk, Kaliningrad, and Riga, all of which served as “windows to the world” linking Communist-controlled Europe with the globalizing world in the Cold War era. Between 2017 and 2022, Blusiewicz worked as a history professor at the University of Tyumen, Russia. He helped to establish the only remaining English-language liberal arts college in Russia, the School of Advanced Studies, in the West Siberian city of Tyumen. There he designed and taught more than ten courses on modern history and international relations until March 2022, when he resigned from his position in protest against the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Blusiewicz also designed, launched, and directed a master's program in Analytics and Consulting in International Relations. This program was taught in English mostly by US-educated scholars and professionals until it was suspended by the authorities in March 2022.

Es ist nicht nur die 100. Folge, JUBEL - sondern dieser Podcast ist in englisch aufgenommen, da mein Gast die wunderbare Linda Pampallis aus Südafrika kommt und ich ganz genau "from the bottom of her heart" verstehen wollte was sie antreibt im Leben was ihre Kreativität ist, was ihr Herz zum singen bringt. kommt mit in diese Show... es war ein wunderbares Gespräch. "Dear Linda, you are the sunshine in this spring-like, grayish Hamburg. With your shop L'Afrika you bring South Afrika to our Hanseatic city. I fell in love with your warmth and kindness immediately. Your prevailing understanding of humanity shaped and influence by the Nelson Mandela area you founded your business and had a new young family at the same time, that impressed me tremendously. Thank you Stephanie Salziger for introducing us. I am proud to call you my friend... thank you Good luck for L'Africa"

Greg and I are still in Norway. We are in the midst of our 2nd Norway trip. The first took place in Tromsø, 225 miles north of the Arctic Circle where we fed reindeer, went dog sledding, and saw the Northern Lights while cruising the harbor. Our 2nd trip spans from Oslo to Flåm to Bergen and back where we're cruising fjords, taking spectacular train rides, and learning about Viking and Hanseatic history. This week's podcast is audio is taken from an exclusive presentation we did for a paid summit. It discusses the strategies we have used to create a truly ‘happily ever after' marriage. Many people don't know that extraordinary marriages are possible because they have never been exposed to them. But living ‘happily ever after' is possible. That doesn't mean you'll be free from challenges or obstacles. But you can learn how to use them to bring you closer and to strengthen your relationship. In this episode, Greg and I outline some of the ingredients to creating a happily ever after marriage. What does it actually take? We'll outline it for you here. If you're interested in learning more about creating an Extraordinary Marriage then make sure to sign up for our Extraordinary Marriage Masterclass. It includes a 30-Day action plan, a 9-day challenge, and over 20 hours of video content. Click this link for a special discount. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/extraordinary-family-life/message

The perfect way to explore Holland's Hansa Region is by bike!  Even better, bike AND boat Holland so you only need to unpack once.   The Hansa cycling tour starts and ends in Amsterdam.  You'll bike along the Rhine & IJssel, and visit Hanseatic cities like Deventer & Kampen.  You'll also learn about the reclaimed polderlands. Each day you bike (or simply chill out on the boat) to the next port.  You'll have plenty of time to check out cafes, museums and scenery as you explore this amazing, bike-friendly country! The terrain is mostly flat, but E-bikes are an option if you want to conserve your energy for exploration of each new village. At the end of the day, you meet up with the ship and sail off to the next stop.  Super easy and VERY convenient!   Meals are included on this affordable European active vacation. This is a great holiday if YOU want adventure, but your partner wants to chill (he or she can hang out on the boat and have a scenic boat tour each day!).  And you can decide each day if maybe YOU want to chill, too! Kit interviews Jim about her BoatBikeTours.com Hansa Holland bike and boat adventure tour.  This is Jim's SIXTH bike tour with BBT!!!   And, as a new affiliate of Active Travel Adventures, you can use the exclusive Promo Code ATA50 to get 50 Euro off of any BoatBikeTours.com European bike and boat adventures! COMPLETE SHOW NOTES  See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about this Hansa Holland boat and biking tour! Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!).  Get the monthly newsletter here. CONTACT KIT Resources  Promo Codes and Recommended Tour Companies Travel Insurance:  Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies Amazon Kit's Picks  Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account.  Even if you don't purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you'll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:)  

Episode overviewIn episode 120 Chris delves into the Holland America History books to reveal highlights of their services over the past 150 years, we celebrate the five star mariner status of a service dog with over 700 cruise days and so much more cruise news from around the world.Support the showListen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory.Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the showBuy Me A Coffee – This podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buying a coffee keeps us on air. It is just like shouting your mate a coffee, and we consider our listeners close mates. https://bit.ly/2T2FYGXSustainable Fashion – choose a TBCP design or design your own… all using organic cotton, green energy and zero plastic https://bit.ly/32G7RdhMaritime HistoryA look into the history of Holland America Line, from its foundation to its place today as a global cruise brand.Key highlights:Established in Rotterdam in 1873.Was a Dutch shipping and passenger line all the way until 1989.Carried over 400,000 passengers to the New World in its first 25 years of service.Became a significant global player, and linked The Netherlands to the USA and Canada,36,000 ton Nieuw Amsterdam in 1937 became one of the most famous ships and was a profitable ship in the hard years of the 1930s, which was always a challenge.Ships were utilised during WWII with many Dutch liners being used as troop transports,Only 9 ships remained at the end of WWII,Rebuilding phase saw the creation of Rotterdam – the Grand Dame – in 1959 – she was a dual purpose liner,Cargo division was divested in 1979, while in 1989 the company was sold to Carnival, for 1.2 billion guilders,HQ was moved to Seattle, and the line grew especially in early 2000s off the back of the Vista Class platform.Today preparing to celebrate its 150thImage Credit: Rotterdam arrives in New York. Holland America LineCruise newsHolland America Line has launched its 150th Anniversary Limited-Edition Pilsner Beer in Commemorative Can:Holland America Line Launches 150th Holland America Line is saying cheers to its 150th Anniversary by introducing a limited-edition Pilsner beer – HAL Pils – made in partnership with Pike Brewing that will be served on board across the fleet. Holland America Line chose the Seattle-based brewing company to honour the location of its U.S. headquarters and position as Seattle's Hometown Cruise Line. Anniversary Limited-Edition Pilsner Beer in Commemorative Can.The commemorative can is adorned with the iconic Jan van Beers poster of 1898 showing a woman in a nautical-blue dress and striped, white hat that mirrors the funnels of the Holland America Line steamship she's holding above her head. Holland America Line gave the label a twist with the company's modern logo and updated colour scheme.Service Dog Sails into Elite Status; More than 700 Cruise Days with Holland America Line Ceremony held in New York to present Joska the Service Dog with award that recognizes premium line's most frequent cruisers. Holland America Line's favourite four-legged friend, Joska the service dog, reached a milestone achievement of 700 cruise days on Rotterdam's current 150th Anniversary Transatlantic Crossing, making her eligible to receive the Platinum Medallion, the highest past-guest award for cruising days.Joska, a 10-year-old black Labrador retriever, is the ultimate globetrotter and spends most of her days cruising on Holland America Line with her owners, Cornelia “Connie” and Cornelis Marinussen, who previously received their Platinum Medallions.A special ceremony for Joska was held on board Rotterdam Oct. 26 to mark the milestone. Holland America Line President Gus Antorcha and Rotterdam's Captain Werner Timmers presented Joska with her Platinum Medallion, 5-Star Mariner status (highest level) in the cruise line's loyalty program and a selection of dog-friendly, Holland America Line-branded gifts.Coral Princess Arrives in Fremantle, visit hindered by COVID hysteria:The first cruise ship to return to Fremantle has arrived today, with Coral Princess returning to Freo early this morning. Unfortunately, a small percentage of passengers aboard have got COVID, which is to be expected from time-to-time aboard cruise ships as the world opens up. This has led to some media hysteria in WA, despite there being over 4,000 daily cases recorded on land.In response, Princess Cruises said: We continue to monitor closely a small number of guests who tested positive to COVID-19 and who are isolating and are being cared for in their stateroom by our medical and support staff.  All cases on board have been asymptomatic and mildly symptomatic. As of today, case numbers remain relatively steady with a vast number of our 2000 guests continue to enjoy facilities onboard. Guests will be able to disembark after undertaking Rapid Antigen Tests to enjoy an extended call at this popular destination.The ship's WA visit has not been easy, with a call in Geraldton being cancelled due to bad weather, while the ship will overnight in Freo tonight due to a cold front approaching the coast.Virgin Voyages welcomes Valiant Lady to Miami:Virgin is excited to welcome their second lady ship, Valiant Lady, to Miami! This Sunday, October 30th, marks another major milestone for the brand as Port of Miami and Terminal 5 celebrate the arrival of Valiant Lady for the first time.The ship will spend its winter season in Miami, the cruise capital of the world offering six- and eight-night itineraries to new ports including Roatán, San Juan and St. Croix. Sir Richard Branson will join Sailors aboard that afternoon as she departs Terminal 5 on her ‘MerMaiden voyage', a sailing full of surprises and unique activities like Halloween celebrations and attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the most mermaids in one place at our Beach Club at Bimini.MSC Euribia commences Maiden Season Ticket Sales:MSC Cruises second LNG-powered ship, MSC Euribia, plays a key role in the journey towards climate change mitigation with the new powerplant reducing CO2 emissions by up to 25% compared to standard fuels while also virtually eliminating other air emissions.MSC Euribia's inaugural season commences 10 June 2023 and MSC Cruises wants you to join the celebration with 50% off the cruise fare for the second passenger!MSC Euribia will offer incredible seven-night itineraries sailing to the Norwegian Fjords with weekly departures from Kiel, Germany with calls including Copenhagen, Denmark; Hellesylt, Norway for the Geirangerfjord; as well as Alesund and Flaam, also in Norway, among others.Or experience a European adventure. Departing Hamburg, Germany on 15 October 2023, over 9-nights guests will sail to Rotterdam for Amsterdam, Le Havre for Paris, Southampton and Falmouth, UK, where guests can visit Pendennis Castle, the 16th-century fortress built by Henry VIII.  The next stop is St Peter Port on the island of Guernsey before arriving back in Hamburg, Germany. Booking launch for the AIDA World Cruise 2024/2025 with AIDAIt's “Sail Away” in the Port of Hamburg for AIDAmar, which is going on a 117-day round-the-world journey for the first time. With AIDAmar, AIDA Cruises sends a larger ship of the Sphinx class on a world cruise for the first time. On board the ship, the anticipation for the XXL adventure is huge among guests and crew. “For many, the world trip is a long-awaited life-long dream. As captain of this special journey, I am delighted to be able to contribute to the fulfillment of this wish together with my crew. Unforgettable moments await our guests both ashore and on board,” says Felix Rothe, Captain of AIDAmar. Around 8:00 p.m., the time will come: the ship sets course for the world from the Cruise Centre Altona and does not return to the Hanseatic city until February 20, 2023.Highlights include:Lyttleton/Christchurch: Spectacular, expansive natural landscapes, a vibrant cultural scene and, with the romantic Avon River, a river that runs through the centre.Napier: This new AIDA port is famous above all for its classicist architecture from the 1930s. The New Zealand Art deco city is also home to many Maori motives and patterns.Tauranga: All of the “Lord of the Rings” and “Hobbit” movies were filmed in various locations in New Zealand. Guests can still admire the Shire with the hamlet of Hobbingen not far from the city centre – in the seemingly endless greenery around Matamat.Melbourne: Guests can celebrate their New Year's Eve in the Australian metropolis! Along the Yarra River, in the Birrarung Marr parks, at Federation Square or on the deck of AIDAsol – you have a perfect view of the fireworks and drone show from everywhere.Uturoa: This little place on the island of Raiatea is the pure South Seas experience! Paradise comes true with lush green hills, crystal clear turquoise sea and palm-fringed beaches.Carnival Conquest shows off first Pickleball Court:Pickleball is one of America's fastest-growing sports, and now it has a special place on board Carnival Conquest, which has debuted the first dedicated pickleball court in the Carnival fleet.Carnival Conquest's team members were the first to test out the new pickleball court that was added during its recent dry dock. The new court is located on the ship's top deck, so picklers can enjoy the fun of their favourite game and take in beautiful ocean views all at once. Pickleball is a two- or four-person sport where players hit a perforated hollow ball over a net using solid-faced paddles, combining elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong.The game has existed for decades, but it has seen surging popularity across the U.S. recently and growing interest internationally as well. While Carnival Conquest has become the first Carnival ship to feature a permanent pickleball court, the game can be played on board several other ships across the Carnival fleet as well – with equipment recently added to most ships featuring basketball courts, where the game can be played. Pickleball joins several other popular activities as part of Carnival Sport Square, which includes facilities for games such as mini golf, volleyball and basketball. Carnival Conquest's pickleball court is one of several recent ship enhancements, which also includes the addition of Carnival's new signature livery which features a stunning red, white, and blue hull design. Carnival Conquest sails from Port Miami year-round and offers a range of itineraries to The Bahamas as well as other Caribbean destinations.Costa Cruises to arrive in Taranto in 2023:  In summer 2023, Taranto will become a new port of call for Costa Cruises. From June 3 until October 7, Costa Pacifica, one of the Italian-flagged ships of the Costa fleet, will be in Taranto every week as part of an itinerary to discover the Greek islands.The announcement was made today during a press conference organised at the Palazzo di Città in Taranto, attended by Rinaldo Melucci, Mayor of Taranto, Sergio Prete, President of the Ionian Sea Port System Authority and Extraordinary Commissioner of the Port of Taranto, Gianfranco Lopane, Councillor for Tourism of the Apulia Region, Raffaella Del Prete, General Manager of Italian Cruise Ports of Global Ports Holding, and Mario Zanetti, President of Costa Cruises.19 calls are scheduled for Costa Pacifica in Taranto, on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. In addition to Taranto, the ship will also visit Catania, Valletta (Malta), Mykonos (Greece), and Santorini (Greece), allowing guests to enjoy the best of the Greek islands, two wonderful destinations in Puglia and Sicily, two of Italy's most popular regions for international tourism, as well as the island of Malta, all in a single holiday.In this itinerary, Taranto will be both port of embarkation and disembarkation, which can also be reached with the “fly cruise” package, and port of transit for guests embarking in other ports, particularly Catania.Sun Princess European Season:Sun Princess debuts in February 2024, and guests will set sail on a memorable 10-day Grand Mediterranean inaugural voyage with departure options from Barcelona, Rome, and Athens. The first inaugural cruise of the 175,500-ton vessel, boasting expansive venues, contemporary entertainment, multi-story dining rooms and next-level accommodations starts on February 8.  Additional Mediterranean voyages will go on sale Nov. 9, 2022, for voyages through September 2024.Highlights of the March through September 2024 inaugural cruise season of Sun Princess, include:10-day Grand Mediterranean inaugural cruise between Barcelona and Rome departing March 9, featuring Mallorca, Sicily, Athens, Kusadasi, Santorini and Naples.Seven-day Mediterranean with Greek Isles & Turkey between Rome and Athens, seven-day Mediterranean with Greece & Italy between Athens and Barcelona and seven-day Mediterranean with France & Italy between Barcelona and Rome, with over 20 departures to choose from between April and September 2024.European Explorer voyages sailing between the Mediterranean and London (Southampton) from nine to 23 days. Nine-day Grand Mediterranean voyage sailing roundtrip from Rome.10-day Grand Mediterranean voyages sailing roundtrip from Rome, or between Barcelona and Rome.10-day Grand Western Mediterranean voyages roundtrip from Rome. 16-day Iberian Passage voyage sailing the Atlantic Ocean between London (Southampton) and Fort Lauderdale.Princess guests wishing to expand their time on land can also choose from three unique cruise-tours:Best of Greece: Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Meteora, Delphi, and the Acropolis of Athens and its Parthenon. Offered with the seven-day Mediterranean with Greek Isles & Italy, 14-day Mediterranean with Greece, France and Italy, or the 21-day Best of the Mediterranean cruises from Athens.Classic Italy: Visit Venice, Florence and Rome's greatest sights: Venice's St. Mark's Square and Doge's Palace, Rome's Coliseum and Vatican museums, the Duomo and Michelangelo's sculpture of David in Florence. All sights are offered with the seven-day Mediterranean with Greek Isles & Turkey, 14-day Mediterranean with Greek Isles, Italy & Turkey, or the 21-day Best of Mediterranean cruises from Rome.Highlights of Spain: Offered with the seven-day Mediterranean with France & Italy, 14-day Mediterranean with Greek Isles, France & Turkey or 21-day Best of Mediterranean cruises from Barcelona. Visit Madrid, Valencia, Toledo and enjoy the sights and tastes of Spain.PONANT unveils a new experience designed for Le Commandant Charcot guestsAs PONANT continues to lead innovation with meaningful guest experiences which align with its ‘Explore to Inspire' philosophy, the leading luxury expedition brand has announced Polar Raid, a new opportunity set to be unveiled on board Le Commandant Charcot on select journeys in the Arctic in 2023 and 2024.This new exclusive experience aims to build closer connections between guests, nature and local communities. A voyage within a voyage, a unique and surreal human experience nourished by Inuit wisdom in the wonderful scenery offered by Greenland wild and powerful nature.Open to bookings as an option for a very limited number of guests on very select polar expeditions, the Polar Raid will create the opportunity to meet the Inuit communities established along Greenland's Eastern coast. Silversea Cruises Reimagines Signature Culinary Experiences for Silver Endeavour, The World's Most Luxurious Expedition ShipSilversea has revealed details on the array of dining experiences aboard its newest ship Silver Endeavour℠, the world's most luxurious expedition vessel—set to welcome guests in Antarctica from November 21, 2022. Silver Endeavour will feature four signature restaurants, as well as the cruise line's Arts Café and 24-hour in-suite dining, offering discerning guests some of the finest dining experiences at sea and the luxury of choice—even when cruising in the world's remotest regions, including Antarctica and the Arctic.Silver Endeavour is specifically designed to journey to some of the most remote areas of the world, welcoming guests in comfort and style. The ship features the highest space-to-guest ratio in expedition cruising, some of the industry's most spacious all-balcony suites, and a range of elegant public spaces and restaurants. Serving the industry's finest gourmet cuisine, as well as a broad-ranging selection of complimentary wines and premium bottles, Silver Endeavour's restaurants will be among the most spacious and elegant venues in ultra-luxury expedition cruising. Providing the luxury of choice, she will offer her 200 guests almost 300 seats for dinner each night—plus the option of dining in the privacy of their suites. Silver Endeavour's dining venues include:The Restaurant (4,144ft²/385m²) Set on deck 4, Silver Endeavour's main dining venue welcomes up to 192 guests with a modern, spacious design for atmospheric meals in an elegant setting. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, The Restaurant offers a wide variety of international and regional menu options, with a selection that rotates daily.Il Terrazzino (1,044ft²/97m²) Featuring a brand-new aesthetic and intimate proportions on deck 4, Il Terrazzino—meaning ‘little terrace', in homage to Silversea's famed La Terrazza restaurant—marks a nod to the cruise line's refined Italian heritage. The restaurant serves authentic Italian cuisine from an a la carte menu, including some of the best pasta at sea, hosting up to 36 guests in an upscale and intimate setting each dinnertime.La Dame® (495ft²/46m²) Silversea's signature French restaurant, La Dame offers fine French cuisine in an intimate and refined setting on deck 4. Guests can enjoy an a la carte menu or opt for a six-course tasting menu with a wine pairing. Open for dinner only, La Dame will welcome up to 20 guests by reservation only for a nominal fee of USD 60 per person.The Grill (2,806ft²/261m²) Offering 270-degree views of the destination from the ship's aft on deck 5, with a mezzanine on deck 6, The Grill is Silver Endeavour's casual eatery. Located adjacent to The Pool Deck, The Grill features an a la carte menu of flavourful, international dishes, welcoming up to 80 guests for breakfast and lunch, and up to 48 guests for dinner.Arts Café (2250ft²/209m²) Debuting in Polar Regions for the first time, Silver Endeavour's Arts Café is an upscale take on a classic coffee shop, located in the heart of the ship on deck 5. The beautifully appointed coffee shop, complete with floor-to-ceiling windows for exceptional views of the destination, will serve an extensive collection of specialty coffees and teas, as well as a delicious selection of fresh pastries and gourmet bites.And finally, a little bit of news of our own, with Chris' YouTube channel being ranked Australia's #1 by tips for travellers:Leading UK cruise vlogger Gary Bembridge (Tips for Travellers) has released his review of the top 100 cruise vloggers on YouTube: https://www.tipsfortravellers.com/what-are-the-top-100-cruise-vlogger-channels-right-now/We are delighted to see Chris' channel “Chris Frame Official” is #40 globally but importantly #1 in Australia, which is very exciting.Thanks to you, for all your support over the last few years to help the channel grow from 1,000 subs in 2019 to 25k+ subs and 8.1 million views today!And moreJoin the show:If you have a cruise tip, burning question or want to record a cruise review get in touch with us via the website https://thebigcruisepodcast.com/join-the-show/ Guests: Chris Frame: https://bit.ly/3a4aBCg   Chris's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficialPeter Kollar: https://www.cruising.org.au/Home Listen & Subscribe: Amazon Podcasts: https://amzn.to/3w40cDcApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2XvD7tF Audible: https://adbl.co/3nDvuNgCastbox: https://bit.ly/2xkGBEI Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2RuY04u I heart Radio:  https://ihr.fm/3mVIEUASpotify: https://spoti.fi/3caCwl8 Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2JWE8Tz Pocket casts: https://bit.ly/2JY4J2M Tune in: https://bit.ly/2V0Jrrs Podcast Addict: https://bit.ly/2BF6LnE Hosted on Acast. 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Welcome to another episode of the Coffee Break German Magazine! This time, our hosts, Mark and Andrea, focus on a text about the Hanse (a trade/military network of cities between the 12th and 17th century) and the Hanseatic cities of Germany. We discuss the cities which were part of the Hanseatic league before learning about how the hanseatic league is celebrated once a year with regional food, medieval costumes, historical guided city tours and more. As always, we pick up on the key grammar and vocabulary points from our text along the way. Words such as unvergleichlich, bekannt sein and Mittelalter are just some of the useful pieces of vocabulary we encounter in this episode.In each episode of this 10-lesson season for intermediate learners you can build your vocabulary, increase your understanding of grammar and learn to use the German language in a more natural way. This series follows on from Seasons 1 and 2 of Coffee Break German.There will be a total of 10 episodes in Season 2 of the Coffee Break German Magazine. If you'd like to benefit from lesson notes, transcripts, vocabulary lists and exercises, you can access the premium version of the Magazine on the Coffee Break Academy.Don't forget to follow Coffee Break German on Facebook where we post language activities, cultural points and review materials to help you practise your German. Remember - a few minutes a day can help you build your confidence in the language. Access the Coffee Break German Facebook page here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.