This is Michael Müller.
And we're following him to see how Germans do things.
Michael Müller, an average German, is finally going on holiday.
But what's on his itinerary?
Where's he going?
And do Germans really pack socks and sandals?
Looks like we're going on an average German holiday.
Germans love to travel.
So much so that they've even been called "Reiseweltmeister" – which
basically means champions of world travel.
And it makes sense.
Full-time workers in Germany are entitled to a minimum of 20 days
holiday per year, with many taking more than 30.
Germans like fun.
But it better be organised.
70% book their main vacation two months in advance, and 20% book it
six months in advance.
Beach holidays are the most popular holidays for Germans.
So where exactly is our Michael going?
That's right, folks.
He's in the Balearic Island of Mallorca.
One of the most popular foreign holiday destinations
for the Germans.
Mallorca is so beloved by the Germans that it's been
nicknamed the "17th German state."
Although we're not quite sure how the Spaniards feel about that.
Michael is on holiday with his friend, Thomas, or Tommy, who
has flown in from Dortmund.
Michael elects to go to bed early, so he can wake up well rested for
his favorite holiday activities.
He plans on having an active day tomorrow.
It’s widely believed that Germans violently race each other in
the morning in order to reserve a sunbed.
But the majority of Germans say they don’t actually do this.
Most also say that they never wear socks and sandals.
If you can believe that.
What 79% of them do admit, however, is: the key to holiday happiness is
good value for money.
While on vacation, Germans enjoy spending time in nice nature.
But nature isn't just for looking at.
Germans like to get into it, too.
And - you guessed it - their favorite holiday
activity is hiking.
Germans also like shopping, sight-seeing and, of
course, bike riding.
They also like to bring home souvenirs.
Half of Germans like to bring home fridge magnets.
And: the cheesier, the better.
More than half of Germans say they like to try local cuisine when
they're on vacation.
And it looks like Tommy and Michael have found somewhere authentic.
48% of Germans say that, on vacation, they eat more than
they usually would.
And 26% say they drink more than they normally would.
This seems to be true.
At least for Tommy.
A quarter of Germans say they've been embarrassed by other Germans
while on holiday.
I'd love to stay here with Thomas and Michael, but unfortunately, I
don't get vacation days.
Anyway.
What's Michael up to next?
Will he be able to adjust back to life in Germany?
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