1. Doing things on your own  

Want to get out of your comfort zone in 2025? Travelling alone is a great way to get to know yourself and people from all over the world. We know that reaching out to strangers can take a lot of effort, but often new friendships are waiting for us where we least expect them – maybe in the seat next to you on your FlixBus journey? You could also check into a hostel and strike up a conversation with fellow travellers. When you travel with FlixBus in Europe, you can save up to 20% on your stay at one of Europe’s Famous Hostels. Read more about the promotion here. 

2. Paying attention to your ecological footprint  

Discovering the world and protecting the environment are not mutually exclusive. Your choice of transport has a greater impact than you might think. For example, when you travel across Europe with FlixBus, you emit only about 28 grams of CO2 per kilometre. This compares to around six times as much by car and more than eight times as much by plane. Read more about this in our latest ESG report. You can also offset the remaining CO2 emissions of your FlixBus journey through the atmosfair compensation programme during the booking process. 

3. Experience adventures on a small budget  

The year may have just started, but it’s worth making travel plans now. The earlier you book, the more money you can save: Flix can get you to your dream destination for as little as €4.99. Another travel hack: For places that are a little further away, it often pays to travel overnight. Not only does this give you more time to explore, but it also saves you two nights’ accommodation. For more inspiration on where to travel by night bus, click here. 

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4. Discover hidden gems  

Tired of being pushed through the streets by crowds of tourists? Then it’s time to discover all the picturesque towns, hidden coastlines and unspoilt nature that people don’t know about yet. With over 5600 destinations worldwide, Flix takes you to many underrated places away from the tourist hotspots.  

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5. Improve your language skills 

Languages are like sports: without regular training we quickly lose our skills. However, vocabulary and phrases often come back just as quickly with a little refresher. If learning a foreign language or speaking it more often are one of your New Year’s resolutions, don’t hesitate to book a trip to that country in 2025. After all, what better place to learn a language than where it is spoken? It’s much easier to learn on the Italian coast or in a typical Parisian café than in a classroom anyway. 

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6. Less screen time  

Did you know that brain rot is the Oxford Word of the Year? The term is often used in relation to poor quality social media content. The brain’s ability to function is said to deteriorate as it consumes this content – it ‘rots’. You may have resolved to take more mobile phone breaks and reduce your screen time in 2025. One way to get your brain cells working is to visit a museum: Berlin’s Museum Island has a particularly large selection. To celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Museum Island, Flix customers can look forward to many exclusive offers this year. 

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7. Do more sports 

Traditionally, there is a rush to the gyms at the beginning of the year. And let’s face it: haven’t we all, at one time or another, set our sights on the perfect summer figure? But treadmills and weights aren’t for everyone. How about a cycling holiday instead? When you travel with FlixBus, you can even bring your own bike in most cases. Or grab your hiking boots and head off to one of the extensive hiking areas in Germany, Austria or Switzerland, for example. Not only will you be doing something good for your health, but you can also satisfy your wanderlust.