Sarah Hucal - Multimedia Journalist

Sarah Hucal - Multimedia Journalist

dw.com • 13 August 2026

From the US to Spain: A brand new life in Europe

Moving from the US to Valencia, Spain, completely transformed the life of the Apel family. While being far from relatives is tough, daily life in Spain certainly has its advantages. Life takes place outdoors, and it’s a life immersed in community. Plus, public transit is so good that they no longer need a car, and they feel much safer. The current political climate in the US prompted them to pack their bags. Now, they are building a new future in Valencia. How is it going?

Moving from the US to...

dw.com • 6 July 2026

Fashion against fascism: When trademarks deter neo-Nazis

In Germany, where Nazi symbols are banned, activists are using trademark law to fight far-right merchandise.In recent years, far-right merchandise has become an important source of income for some right-wing extremist groups and individuals in Germany. Online stores sell clothing, accessories and other products that use symbols members of the far-right scene recognize.

Because many openly Nazi symbols are illegal in Germany, sellers have increasingly relied on coded language to get around the l...

dw.com • 17 March 2026

Ancient graffiti reveals scenes of everyday life in Pompeii

A growing number of researchers are turning to Pompeii's graffiti to better understand the lives, humor and concerns of ordinary people nearly 2,000 years ago. Spoiler alert: They liked gladiators.If you thought that the "I was here" style graffiti is a modern-day phenomenon confined to the backs of bathroom stalls, think again! New technologies are unearthing graffiti scratched on ancient sites like never before, giving voice to everyday people of the ancient world — from enslaved individuals t...

Greece Is • 6 February 2026

Athens Through Folk Songs and Dance - Greece Is

It’s late Friday, and like many nights over the past five years since I made Athens my home, I’m sitting in a dimly lit basement taverna surrounded by Greeks – most of whom are on the younger side. I see many familiar faces, as I sip the wine I’ve chosen instead of tsipouro, the standard drink for such situations – I, too, love the stuff, but I hate the hangover. A few mezedes, or small plates, sit on the table. The air is thick with smoke, something I will regret tomorrow. What I won’t regret i...

dw.com • 26 January 2026

Turkey's Izmir peninsula is a coastal vacation paradise

Izmir has much to offer, from cuisine to culture, and ideal conditions for windsurfing. Euromaxx reporter Sarah Hucal braved the board for the first time!

dw.com • 25 November 2025

Why new 'Wuthering Heights' film is accused of whitewashing

The upcoming movie adaptation of Emily Bronte's 1847 novel stars Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. Fans of the Gothic novel have criticized the film's casting and "soft porn" tone.A new adaptation of the so-called "greatest love story of all time," "Wuthering Heights," is coming to the big screen this Valentine's Day.

The new movie features an all-star lineup, headed by Margot Robbie as leading lady, Catherine, and Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff.

Directed by Emerald Fennell, the trailer released las...

DW Euromaxx • 22 November 2025

From Texas to Crete: Is life in Greece so different for Americans?

What’s it like to leave the U.S. and start over in Greece? Paris Picard shares her story of moving from Texas to Chania, Crete — from learning Greek and adapting to local culture, to finding work-life balance and affordable healthcare. Discover the pros and cons of expat life in Greece, the challenges of housing, and why she doesn’t plan to return to America anytime soon.
Would you ever move abroad? Tell us in the comments!

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:46 Life in Chania, Crete
01:08 Work-life balance in Greece
01:47 Shopping local & Greek lifestyle
02:38 Mental health benefits
03:16 Hobbies & slowing down
03:42 Starting a family in Greece
04:21 Digital nomad visa & privilege
05:02 Housing challenges in Chania
05:46 Building a community
06:49 Will Paris ever move back?

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CREDITS
Report: Sarah Hucal
Camera: Robert Richter
Edit: Philipp Czegka
Supervising Editor: Mirja Viehweger
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DW Travel • 17 November 2025

Western Crete Off-Peak: Why Spring and Fall Are the Best Times to Visit

In spring and fall, the Greek island of Crete offers serene beaches, stunning hiking trails, and cultural treasures without the crowds. Explore with DW's Sarah Hucal hidden mountain villages, taste local wines and delicacies, travel mindfully and get insider tips to make the most of your visit to Crete outside of the peak summer season.

00:00 Intro
00:53 Chania
02:03 Milia Mountain Resort
03:20 Hiking in the Topolia gorge
04:28 Lunch at Elias Thea Restaurant
06:05 Wine tasting at PoTolo Cooperative in Tsourouniana
08:17 Beaches at the south coast
08:37 Boat ride from Palaiochora to Kedrodasos beach
09:59 Elafonisi beach
11:08 Spending the night in Palaiochora with Cretan music

CREDITS:
Report: Sarah Hucal
Camera: Robert Richter
Edit: Phil Czegka
Editor: Christina Deicke
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DW Travel • 22 June 2025

A Guide to Turkey's Izmir Peninsula: Must-Sees and Best-Kept Secrets

Want to go on holiday in Turkey, but don't fancy the mass tourism of destinations like Antalya? Our tip: head for the Izmir Peninsula! DW's Sarah Hucal discovers incredible beaches, explores an abandoned Greek village — yes, in Turkey! — and samples incredible farm-to-table cuisine in one of the country's hippest restaurants.
Would you like to travel to Turkey's Aegean coast?

00:00 Intro at Delikli Bay
00:11 Where Turkey's Izmir peninsula is located
00:40 Alaçatı
00:57 Bumba Breakfast Club
01:50 Alaçatı's history
02:24 Mastic pudding
02:50 Windsurfing at Alaçatı Surf Paradise Club with surf instructor Yusuf Kalabasi
04:54 Urla, HUS winery
06:56 OD Urla restaurant
08:33 Old town of Urla
09:28 Demircili Beach
09:53 Sazak village, Karaburun

CREDITS:
Report: Sarah Hucal
Camera: Kazım Kızıl
Editing: Henning Ott
Supervising editor: Christina Deicke
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DW Travel • 28 July 2024

How to Avoid the Crowds on the Greek Island of Santorini

The volcanic island of Santorini is one of Greece's most beautiful destinations! No wonder it’s also incredibly touristic and crowded. DW reporter Sarah Hucal shows you how you can enjoy your stay anyway! Join her to discover some of the island's local traditions and alternative activities. Sarah gives you travel tips when you can best see classic sites like the blue-domed churches, the sunset in Oia and Red Beach. This video will help you have an incredible trip to Santorini!

00:00 Intro
00:47 Fira: Three Bells of Fira church, geography of Santorini
01:50 How to get around
02:13 Megalochori
02:39 Symposion Cultural Center
04:48 Domaine Sigalas Winery
05:57 Enjoy Santorini's wine and food
06:30 Perissa beach, Vlychada beach (Moon beach), Red beach
07:33 Oia
09:35 Hiking from Fira to Oia for sunset spotting
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DW Travel • 16 June 2024

Let's Discover Rhodes, Symi and Kalymnos!🌴🇬🇷

Join DW's Sarah Hucal on a Greek island-hopping adventure! She shows you the highlights on Rhodes, Symi, and Kalymnos in the eastern Aegean Sea. Sarah shares practical tips on getting around, the best food to eat, and where to stay.
Which of these three islands do you like best? Write us in the comments!

00:00 Intro
00:40 Map of the islands
00:48 Lindos, Rhodes
01:55 Useful tips: How to get here, where to stay, language, how to pay
02:47 How to get around
03:00 Beaches: Tsambika Beach, Rhodes
03:26 City of Rhodes, music: @ElectroKebap
04:56 Symi
05:24 Yialos
06:23 Kali Strata
06:53 Panormitis Monastery
07:24 Seafood
07:50 Marathounda Beach
08:20 Kalymnos
08:39 E bike tour, hiking
10:05 Pothia
10:30 Sponge diving, Koutouzi Sponge
11:34 Vathy

CREDITS:
Report: Sarah Hucal
Camera and Editing: Neven Hillebrands
Supervising Editor: Christina Deicke
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DW Travel • 12 May 2024

How to Plan Your Magical Day in Florence - a Travel Guide

Florence, in Italy, is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Yet unsurprisingly, this Tuscan gem is often very crowded. To make your visit unforgettable, follow the tips by DW's Sarah Hucal. The Florence insider shows you her favorite spots, how to eat like a local and how to avoid spending your day in lines.

00:00 Intro
00:55 Florence Cathedral
01:20 Old Town, the Medici
02:07 Piazza della Signoria, meet Fulvio de Bonis from Imago Artis Travel (@imagoartistravel4292 )
03:28 Ponte Vecchio
04:00 Uffizi, Galleria dell'Accademia, the statue of David
05:36 Oltrarno district
06:15 L'Ippogrifo etching atelier
07:33 Sunset at Piazzale Michelangelo and San Miniato with Trio Chitarristico Fiorentino
08:39 Dinner at Trattoria Enzo & Piero, meeting author Kacie Rose (@kacierose )

CREDITS:
Report: Sarah Hucal
Camera: Neven Hillebrands, Carlos Vasquez
Editing: Neven Hillebrands
Supervising Editor: Christina Deicke
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DW Travel • 17 March 2024

What You Shouldn't Miss in Athens, Greece (If You Only Have One Day)

Delicious food, centuries of history and insider tips: our reporter Sarah Hucal tells you how to see the best of Athens, in just one day.
In this video you will find tips for how to visit the main sites in the Greek capital like the Acropolis and Roman Agora. Taking you off the beaten tourist track, Sarah explores Greece's rich musical traditions and shows us an authentic side of Athens that most tourists don't see.
Did you miss something in our video? Let us know in the comments!

00:00 Intro
00:36 Filopappou Hill, Acropolis views
01:13 Monastiraki Square
01:44 Historic neighbourhood of Plaka
02:22 Hadrian's Library and the Roman Agora
02:42 How to save money and visit the Archaeological sites
03:02 Finding local souvenirs at the Kypseli farmers' market
04:35 Street band Sourloulou
05:37 The Acropolis Museum and the Acropolis
07:09 Greek Rebetiko music and dining at Skordópistē restaurant

CREDITS:
Report: Sarah Hucal
Camera and editing: Marco Borowski
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DW Travel • 11 October 2023

Rome: How You Can Save Money and Avoid the Crowds

Andiamo! Experience Rome like a local with DW's Sarah Hucal, who shows you how to visit the Italian capital's main sights, like the Colosseum and the Roman Forum, on a budget. You'll also learn how to go off the beaten path, what makes Roman pizza special, and why it's crucial to toast the Italian way.

00:00 Intro
00:23 Trevi Fountain
01:04 Best time to visit
01:17 Pantheon
01:38 Italian breakfast at café L'Emporio alla Pace
02:11 Piazza Navona, where to stay?
02:46 'Nasoni', tab water
03:07 Getting around, public transport
03:43 Colosseum
04:14 Archaeological sites
04:25 Roman Forum, tips from tour guide Silvia Prosperi
05:55 Where to eat?
06:25 Pizza at bakery Antico Forno Roscioli
08:33 Palazzo Colonna
09:22 Trastevere
09:38 Meet actress Marta Anna Borucinska at Bar San Calisto
11:01 Big Star Pub

CREDITS:
Report: Sarah Hucal
Camera: Holm Weber
Editing: Wolfram Duntze
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Ala Champ • 1 July 2023

PARĪLIO — Ala Champ

A stay at the Parīlio hotel on the Greek island of Paros in the Aegean Sea is akin to basking in an aura of serenity.

The 33-suite property was designed with great care by Athens’ based Interior Design Laboratorium and is touted as island’s first luxury property – an ideal place to avoid the crowds of popular islands like Santorini and Mykonos (in non-pandemic high-season times, of course).

It hasn’t been an easy year for the tourism industry. In Greece, the sector accounts for approximately 2

dw.com • 9 May 2023

Zimbabwean author Tsitsi Dangarembga acquitted – DW – 05/09/2023

After facing years of trial for attending an anti-government protest in her country in 2020, the acclaimed novelist has finally been acquitted. The Booker Prize nominee calls for justice for those mistreated by the law.

After years of court cases, author Tsitsi Dangarembga can finally breathe a sigh of relief: On May 8, Zimbabwe's High Court judges found the 64-year-old writer innocent of charges stemming from a peaceful anti-government protest she staged in July 2020 with her friend, the journ

dw.com • 19 April 2023

How to avoid the crowds on Santorini – DW – 04/19/2023

As one of the most popular Greek islands, Santorini is known for being overcrowded and expensive. But is it any different during the off season? DW's Sarah Hucal reports.

"Sarah, I want to go to one of those islands with the white buildings," my dad told me as we pondered Greek destinations to visit with my Michigan-based parents a few weeks prior. Although I prefer Greece's lesser-known islands — there are 227 inhabited Greek islands, after all — we decided on Santorini.

Although many will sa

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