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The Wolf Trail: A 3,500-Kilometer Hiking Route Across Six European Countries

July 24, 2026 by Amara Nambinga

Whether you’re an experienced hiker seeking a fresh challenge or simply an enthusiast looking for a pause from the frenetic pace of daily life, this new trail is tailor-made for you. The Wolf Trail spans nearly 3,500 kilometers across six European countries. It invites walkers to traverse a mosaic of landscapes, from the Polish Baltic coast to the Adriatic shore in Trieste, Italy, passing through Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Slovenia.

Designed by the outdoor gear brand Jack Wolfskin, it takes four to six months to complete in its entirety. “Our Wolf Trail invites you to explore Europe on foot, from the Baltic Sea to the Adriatic. It blends nature and culture, and traverses Hanseatic fishing villages, the wine regions of the Palatinate and Trieste, a true cultural melting pot”, the company explained. But beware, the adventure won’t be a walk in the park. Indeed, with 78,400 meters of positive elevation to conquer, this trail presents a real challenge, especially for those who are not accustomed to long-distance hiking.

What are the essential stages of the Wolf Trail?

With 3,494 kilometers spread over seven stages across Europe, the Wolf Trail requires meticulous planning. The choice of departure window is particularly crucial, since between October and March alpine snowstorms can significantly complicate hikers’ progress. The journey begins with 428 kilometers of nearly flat terrain along the Polish Baltic coast, from Hel to Świnoujście.

Then, as the trail leaves Poland to enter Germany and then Switzerland, hikers embark on a 1,930-kilometer crossing punctuated by historic towns such as Rostock, before continuing on steeper paths toward the Austrian border. This progresses into a 392-kilometer stretch through the Allgäu Alps to Innsbruck, the fifth city in Austria, then it follows the emblematic Via Alpina, traverses the Italian Dolomites and the Triglav National Park in Slovenia. The journey culminates in Trieste, a port city where you can celebrate your arrival with a well-deserved drink facing the Adriatic Sea.

The Wolf Trail, an exceptional adventure across Europe

If you still have a few reservations, know that this new trail has been studied by Lauren Roerick, a recognized specialist in long-distance hiking. She confirmed that the route is safe and that walkers can progress with confidence without fear of getting lost along the way.

Moreover, the route is dotted with lodging options, from permitted trekking camps to mountain refuges, passing through villages where somewhat more comfortable accommodations are available. This ensures more restful nights and a full recovery before resuming the journey. The Wolf Trail thus promises to be an extraordinary adventure, capable of leaving a lasting mark on those who choose to embark on this trek.

ITA Airways Launches Marseille–Rome Route and Bets on Its International Hub

July 4, 2026 by Amara Nambinga

Les équipes d'ITA Airways, de l'aéroport Marseille - Provence aux côtés de Fabio Monaco, le Consul Général d'Italie et Maxime Tommasini, président de la Chambre de commerce italienne pour la France à Marseille pour l'inauguration du vol Marseille - Rome - Photo CE

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ITA Airways continues its development in France. The Italian carrier inaugurated, on June 1, its new daily link between Marseille and Rome-Fiumicino, reinforcing both the offer to Italy and the possibilities of connections to its international network.

On this occasion, Fabio Monaco, the Consul General of Italy and Maxime Tommasini, president of the Italian Chamber of Commerce for France in Marseille, were present alongside Samy Addou, Country Manager France of ITA Airways, and representatives of Marseille Provence Airport, to celebrate this first flight.

A buffet, cake and goodies awaited the first passengers at boarding. The airline will operate one flight per day during the summer season until 30 September 2026.

“The opening of this link by ITA Airways was close to our hearts. Italy is a historic market to which the Marseillais and the Marseille airport are particularly attached. Since its integration into the Lufthansa Group, ITA Airways had become the only group member still absent from our platform, while we already host Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Swiss, Brussels Airlines and Eurowings. Its arrival thus naturally completes the group’s presence in Marseille.” explains Julien Boullay, Commercial Director of Marseille Provence Airport.

Houston today, Santo Domingo tomorrow

Inauguration par Fabio Monaco, le Consul Général d'Italie et Maxime Tommasini, président de la Chambre de commerce italienne pour la France à Marseille, étaient présents aux côtés de Samy Addou, Country Manager France d'ITA Airways et Julien Boullay directeur commercial de l'aéroport Marseille- Provence - Photo CE

“The major value added by ITA Airways compared to other carriers already serving the Marseille-Rome link lies in its hub-connected connections. Travelers can thus access the entire Italian domestic network, the main European destinations, but also a long-haul network that has been strengthened in recent years. From Rome, it is possible to reach North America, South America, West Africa, Gulf countries, Asia, and even the Indian Ocean.” details Samy Addou.

The executive notes that the company launched the Rome-Houston link on May 1 and will continue expanding its network this winter with the opening of a new service to Santo Domingo, in the Dominican Republic.

The Rome-Houston route will move to five weekly frequencies from June to September. In Asia, ITA Airways will also increase its Rome-Bangkok service to five flights per week during August and operate the Rome-Delhi route on a daily basis.

In addition to Marseille, ITA Airways is also inaugurating two new seasonal routes to Rome-Fiumicino from Malaga and Valencia.

ITA strengthens its route between Nice and Rome

From France, ITA Airways operates in Paris (CDG and Orly) as well as in Nice, where the airline runs the Rome-Fiumicino service at three flights per day. “We will add a fourth flight starting July 1 and we will maintain our network from Paris, whether CDG or Orly, to Rome-Fiumeino and Milan-Linate.” specifies Samy Addou.

This strengthening of the flight schedule comes as the rapprochement between ITA Airways and Lufthansa continues.

Deutsche Lufthansa AG announced in mid-May 2026 its intention to raise its stake in ITA Airways from 41% to 90% as early as next June.

For the Country Manager France, these are good news: “This allows us to move forward, to develop in a number of aspects, whether it is the network with all the brands of the Lufthansa Group or the addition of new codeshare agreements. We have also joined Star Alliance since April 1, 2026, and that gives us access to more than 1,100 lounges worldwide.”

The airline also benefits from the German group’s experience in deploying NDC since May 12. “This support has facilitated the implementation of the project and today enables ITA Airways to position itself on the new standards of air distribution.”

With this new link, ITA Airways strengthens its foothold in the French market. Will there be further openings of routes to come? Samy Addou does not wish to say more at the moment: “For the rest of the development, we will keep you informed in due course.”

Published by Céline Eymery Editor-in-Chief – TourMaG.com
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Vietnam Airlines Launches New Route to Phuket

July 3, 2026 by Amara Nambinga

Vietnam Airlines renforce son réseau en Asie du Sud-Est - Depositphoots.com @phuongphoto

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Vietnam Airlines poursuit le développement de son réseau en Asie du Sud-Est avec l’ouverture d’une nouvelle liaison directe entre Hô Chi Minh-Ville et Phuket, annoncée lors du Forum d’affaires Vietnam-Thaïlande, en présence du secrétaire général et président de l’État To Lam.

À partir du 2 juillet 2026, la compagnie opérera cette nouvelle route à raison de quatre vols aller-retour par semaine, les mardis, jeudis, samedis et dimanches, en Airbus A321.

Cette ouverture portera à 67 le nombre total de vols hebdomadaires entre le Vietnam et la Thaïlande.

Cette desserte vise à répondre à la forte demande touristique entre les deux pays et à renforcer les correspondances via Hô Chi Minh-Ville vers le réseau long-courrier de Vietnam Airlines, en Asie, en Australie et en Europe.

Vietnam Airlines signs a series of agreements to strengthen tourism cooperation

In parallel, the carrier has signed multiple cooperation agreements with the Tourism Authority of Thailand, the National Tourism Office, Saigontourist and Airports of Thailand.

These partnerships cover joint tourism promotion, the development of joint products, the organization of edutours, and the improvement of the passenger experience at Thai airports.

To read: Vietnam Airlines reorganizes its operations at Paris-Charles de Gaulle…

For Le Hong Ha, the CEO of Vietnam Airlines, this new link and these agreements “testify to the airline’s long-term commitment to the Thai market” and its aim to strengthen tourist and economic exchanges in the ASEAN region.

Vietnam Airlines also emphasizes the strength of its network between Vietnam and Thailand, with numerous daily services to Bangkok via Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, as well as connections to Phuket.