“One thing, however, is certain: We will play, fulfil our vow and continue the tradition of the Passion Play”, says…
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Sustainable Travel
Sustainability is close to my heart. Especially when travelling. The following travel articles point out possibilities of looking after the natural environment, supporting regional infrastructure and stimulating the local economy when travelling to and from the destination, as well as while staying in the travel destination. I guarantee you will not find “green washing” here, but real, inspiring people and their stories about sustainability and travel. Enjoy!
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“Golden autumn” hiking dreams in Grossarl, Salzburg with our two-year-old son
by ElenaGet ready for some pure mountain romance! Based on our excellent experiences of combining “toddler + mountain travel” (see my article…
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Walserherbst Cultural Festival at the UNESCO Biosphere Park Grosses Walsertal in Vorarlberg
by Elena“Our main attribute for the Walserherbst Cultural Festival is the German word ‘steil’, steep. For us, this has a two-fold…
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Creative Travel in Carinthia: Painting, Cooking, Felting and more during a creative summer class!
by ElenaIt’s been a while since I’ve been off to doing some creative travel activities lately. Finally, Carinthia in the south of Austria…
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Bregenzerwald in Vorarlberg: A foodie family destination with a touch of unique alpine culture.
by ElenaOn the day of our arrival to Bregenzerwald, in the very west of Austria, my son Liam and I woke…
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Taking the train through Germany with my two-year-old son: Travel tips from on the road.
by ElenaTravelling with a toddler, a backpack and on public transport alone …? To many, that means adventure all along. To me,…
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Visiting, Staying & Eating at Stams Abbey in Tirol
by Elena“Monastery life has a lot to do with freedom.” This message given by Frater Lukas Agerer at Stams Abbey in…
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Eat, Pray, Fast! Our stay at the religious congregation of the Pallottines in Salzburg.
by ElenaPlace yourself right in the middle of the city of Salzburg, yet surrounded by forests. Imagine listening to the sound of birds and…
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Taking the train through Europe with my two-year-old son: Travel tips for preparing the journey.
by ElenaHere we GO again. Finally, it’s time to plan another big trip! For the past couple of weeks, nothing has…
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Introducing seven brand new (travel) initiatives that are guaranteed to inspire you.
by Elena“Not all is lost.” In these trying times, I remind myself of this motto every day. Especially when looking at…