The north-east of Belgium welcomes me to a landscape not unlike that of the Canadian forests. Every now and then,…
Hiking / Trekking
I discovered hiking (from longer walks to multi-day treks) quite late in life, during my round the world trip to New Zealand. Some of the most beautiful places there can ONLY be reached thanks to multi-day hiking tours. Ever since that sort of initiation, I have become hooked and enjoy the kind of thoughts and spirit that only come when walking one step at a time. This includes several pilgrim routes and multi-day hikes, which I have already written about here.
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Slow Trips: Experience people and culture in Eastern Styria.
by ElenaHidden treasures, contact to locals, learning from each other, storytelling and the three pillars of sustainability. Reading more about what’s…
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Sustainable travel tips in Wagrain-Kleinarl, Salzburg, Austria’s 1st Green Destination.
by ElenaEveryone talks about it, everyone wants it, and yet the road is full of questions: (How) Can tourism promote sustainable…
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Visiting Graz Region: Bike & Hike Tour at Schöckl Mountain.
by ElenaSustainable travel: Is it even possible? “It’s the talk of town, everybody wants to do it, but often we don’t…
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Creative Travel in Grossarl Valley, Salzburg: “Kunstroas” near Hohe Tauern National Park.
by ElenaThe Grossarl Valley in Salzburg has really grown on me over the last few years. First I went hiking there…
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Exploring the Region Seefeld in Tirol, certified for its excellence in sustainable travel.
by ElenaJust “behind”, or rather “above” Innsbruck (600 metres higher than the capital of Tirol in the Inn Valley), we have…
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Holidays at Golebnik Farm: Family travel tips for visiting Eastern Poland.
by ElenaAbsolutely delightful. That is what I would say even now, a few weeks after our trip to Lublin region in…
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Top foodie tips for visiting Eastern Styria during spring
by ElenaDid you know that the “epicentre of good taste” lies in Eastern Styria? According to the Apple Men of Puch…
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Top accommodation tips for visiting Eastern Styria: Hotel Waldhof Muhr and the Retter Bio Natur Resort.
by ElenaSometimes, life gives you a gift. It’s when thoughts arrive like, “There’s just perfect peace and harmony right now.” And…
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Salzburg Mountain Christmas Market in Grossarl: Weekend trip with the whole family.
by ElenaFinally, it’s that time of the year again! Stopped by the pandemic for the past two years, the famous Salzburg…