Christmas. I believe most of us immediately recall the scent of cinnamon candles, the warmth of their favourite sweater, a…
Winter Travel Delights
I LOVE winter as a season for travelling. Cold does not bother me at all. On the contrary: There is hardly a better time of year to do sports (outside, of course) and experience something new. This is exactly what this blog category is all about: I write about cultural trips and city tours in winter as much as about ski and winter destinations in the mountains around the world – from Canada to Iceland and Finland to Austria.
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From Skiing to Snowboarding & back: Kitzsteinhorn & Schmittenhöhe ski slopes in Austria live to tell the mountain tale ..!
by ElenaWould you hand in your snowboard for a pair of ski? Never!, my proud snowboarding self has kept on saying…
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Travel DestinationsAustriaCreative TravelEuropeFood TravelTravel with Locals
Casino Nights in Zell am See: Creative Travel over Yodelling, Christmas Markets & more
by Elena“Men do the yodelling straight from their cojones, women yodel … from the depths of their soul!”, Toni calls out enthusiastically.…
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City Trip to Lisbon: Adegga Wine Market & Season’s Greetings from Portugal
by ElenaLisbon. “Do you still need some travel tips & ideas for your visit in town? I have been in Lisbon…
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#EnjoyStuttgart: Why Stuttgart’s Christmas Markets are really worth your next city trip to Germany.
by ElenaFor more than 300 years, the city of Stuttgart has hosted their traditional Christmas markets as one of the oldest markets in the whole…
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#myBanff Mountain Film & Book Festival & other travel delights in the Canadian Rockies
by ElenaMy last post here on the blog has been quite emotional. “People love it when you open up”, my dear…
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Travel Tips near Zell am See: Casino, Fashion, Food & more!
by Elena“Actually, in my belief, deer are there to be eaten. And we so happen to make clothes from the animal’s…
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Travel DestinationsAustriaEuropeFood TravelTravel with Locals
Ski Travel Tips in the #SalzburgerLand: Exploring Kitzsteinhorn, TauernSPA & Zell am See.
by ElenaTell me this, my dear readers: Do you know the feeling of “being on top”? Standing in the freshest mountain…
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Lapland Travel Activities: Ice Swimming, Husky Safaris, Sauna-Tours & more!
by Elena8 layers. 6 participants. 2 degrees. 1 river. If you like to go ice swimming in Lapland, you do have to…
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Travel DestinationsEuropeFinlandFood TravelTravel with Locals
Eat & sleep your way through Finland: From creature comforts to outdoor adventures
by ElenaIf you’ve recently arrived at my travel blog, you will know about my enthusiasm for Finland. My trip there, albeit…