Styria is known to be the prime Austrian travel destination for foodies. Many titles, such as the so-called “Culinary Capital…
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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Travelling to Montafon in Vorarlberg: Hiking, biking and mountain culture experience.
by ElenaOnce a year, a couple of us Austrian travel bloggers gather together and meet up for an annual travel event…
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A toddler’s travel tale to Pitztal, Tirol.
by ElenaDo you like watching inspiring travel stories? Great. I’ve taken the time and effort to do a whole new type…
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Visit Nature Park Almenland in Styria, stay at the Eco Hotel Bauernhofer.
by ElenaThe popular Austrian “Sommerfrische” is back again. Especially now, during the summer of 2020, as the travelling world still reels…
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Farm Holidays with the family at Ofnerhof in Southern Lower Austria.
by Elena“Dear Elena, we have read about your many trips involving farm stays in Lower Austria back in 2017… would you…
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My husband walks the Austrian Camino: 10 questions about 150 kilometres from Vienna to Melk.
by ElenaIt’s early in the year. Georg mentions to me, rather casually: “I’ve taken some days off over a long weekend…
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Algarve in winter: Travel tips for visiting Loulé, Tavira & Sagres (with baby).
by ElenaThe Algarve in Portugal. What comes to your mind? Summer, sun, beaches, golf and likely, mass tourism? Luckily, I can…
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Green Travel Destinations in Austria: Introducing Falkertsee Lake in Carinthia.
by Elena“Heidi … Heidi … Deine Welt sind die Berge … Dunkle Tannen … grüne Wiesen im Sonnenschein …” Words from…
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10 reasons for travelling with a (very young) baby: How & where we travelled with Liam.
by Elena“Seven weeks old!” – “My oh my, what a cute little boy …” – “Look mum, there’s a baby …!”…
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First Nation Travel in Canada: Discover Kamloops in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.
by ElenaHave you ever heard about Kamloops in Western Canada? Those eager explorers among you may have heard of the “city…