MEDIA & PRESS
Universal Traveller in the Media
Selected television appearances, interviews and published coverage featuring Universal Traveller, founder Tim Kroeger and the travel stories behind the publication.
ZDF · Auslandsjournal · August 2026
Featured Coverage
Television, interviews and press
A selection of recent appearances and coverage, from German national television to international travel and business publications.
ZDF · DOCUMENTARY APPEARANCE · AUGUST 2026
Auslandsjournal: Forever Young in Thailand
Tim appeared in ZDF’s report on Thailand’s growing longevity industry. The segment follows his experience with longevity testing and wellness in Bangkok as part of a wider look at how Thailand is repositioning itself around health and longevity.
TICKER TV · LIVE INTERVIEW
Working Remotely at Sea
Tim joined Mike Loder to discuss the rise of remote work on cruise ships, combining business with long-form travel and what working from sea is actually like.
NEUSS-GREVENBROICHER ZEITUNG · TRAVEL COVERAGE
1,600 Kilometres by Bicycle Through Thailand
German newspaper coverage of Tim’s long-distance bikepacking journey through Thailand and the experiences behind the route.
Press Coverage
Published coverage and source credits
These entries distinguish interviews and articles featuring Tim’s comments from coverage or source credits based on Universal Traveller reporting and photography.
AEROTELEGRAPH · REPORTING & PHOTO CREDIT
Bali’s Abandoned Aircraft
The aviation publication references Universal Traveller’s reporting and credits its photographs of abandoned aircraft on Bali.
STUFF NEW ZEALAND
Cycling the Death Road in Bolivia
Travel coverage linked to Universal Traveller’s first-hand reporting.
STUFF NEW ZEALAND
In Search of Bali’s Abandoned Airplanes
Published travel coverage based on Universal Traveller’s Bali reporting.
20 MINUTEN · SWITZERLAND
Balis mysteriöse Flugzeugwracks
Swiss coverage of Universal Traveller’s abandoned-aircraft reporting.
Archive
Earlier media coverage
Earlier articles document the travel reporting, international experiences and long-distance journeys that shaped Universal Traveller before its current editorial direction.
CYCLING COVERAGE
Mit dem Rad unterwegs auf Europas Eisenbahntrassen
German newspaper coverage of a 340-kilometre Universal Traveller Cycling Club journey.
RADIO
NE-WS 89.4
Travel and Universal Traveller
A German-language radio interview about Tim’s travels and the development of Universal Traveller.
For Journalists & Producers
Background, interviews and expert commentary
Universal Traveller is an independent luxury and active travel publication founded by Tim Kroeger.
Tim holds a degree in International Tourism Management and has spent more than 15 years travelling internationally. His work spans luxury hospitality, active travel, long-distance cycling, tourism trends and first-hand travel reporting.
Hotels, guest experience, service and travel value.
Bikepacking and adventure travel.
Luxury travel, remote work and changing traveller behaviour.
Editorial Standards
Hosted stays and commercial relationships are disclosed. Hotels and partners do not receive editorial control over independent reviews.
PRESS & MEDIA ENQUIRIES
Working on a story?
Journalists, editors and producers looking for an interview, expert commentary, photography or background information can contact Universal Traveller directly.
