A great hike near London is the White Cliffs of Dover Walk. The chalk cliffs are a symbol of England. Before air travel existed this was the first and last sight of Britain for travellers. The English Channel has its narrowest part here. It is also called The Strait of Dover. Only 33 kilometres (20 miles) […]
Exploring Schwarzensee – a hidden gem in Salzkammergut
Schwarzensee is a real jewel in the Salzkammergut region. It lies at 716 metres above sea level between Wolfgangsee and Attersee. Despite being so close to such popular...
Exploring the Salzburg Lake District
This summer I discovered a new place in Austria, which is perfect for outdoor lovers. The Salzburg Lake District is often mistaken by tourists...
A visit to the highest slide in Europe – Pyramidenkogel
Pyramidenkogel is the highest wooden viewing tower in the world. It stands at 851 metres above sea level in the beautiful Austrian Alps. The tower itself...
Hiking near Lucerne – 3 places you have never heard about
Lucern is ideally situated to explore historic monuments, scoring mountain peaks, crystal clear lakes and fine dining. The town is situated next to Lake Lucerne...
Prices in Switzerland – How much did our 2-week trip cost?
You have probably all heard that Switzerland is one of the most beautiful countries on Earth, but also one of the most expensive ones....
17 places to go hiking near London by train
The best way to escape the loud and busy concrete jungle is by going on country walks. Luckily there are many options for hiking...
Hiking Lord Hereford’s Knob – A Brecon Beacons Walk
Before we embarked on our river Wye canoe trip we had a free day in the area. We decided to go on a Brecon...
On top of Filbling: Hiking in Salzkammergut
In the heart of Austria, there is a place with gorgeous alpine lakes and soaring mountain tops. Salzkammergut is one of my favourite regions in...