Travel Tales by a Travel Addict
Forget the Cinque Terre and go hiking Portofino!
All right, this might be a bit of an overstatement – after all, the Cinque Terre are one of the most popular destinations in Italy for international travelers – but believe me, the area of Portofino Natural Park is beautiful.
Provided that you go off-season. But this is true almost everywhere in Italy if you want to beat the crowds.
Hiking Portofino: 3 Wonderful Trails Not to Miss on the Italian RivieraRead More
If you’re an independent traveler, you’ll love a road trip in Northern Ireland! People are very friendly and the scenery is simply stunning!
I collected the rented car at Belfast’s airport and with a little apprehension – it was my first time driving on the left – I headed toward the Causeway Coastal Route.
I started my Northern Ireland road trip, and it was love at first sight.
The Trip of a Lifetime Along the Wonderful Causeway Coastal Route [Part 1]Read More
I hadn’t planned hiking the West Highland Way, probably the most popular long-distance trail in Scotland. It just happened. And it was an amazing experience.
I knew I would go to Scotland in September to attend a conference (the STSInverness Summit) and from the beginning, I decided that it was the perfect excuse to stay a few more days. I had been to Scotland before, but only visited Edinburgh and Glasgow, both beautiful cities, and I was keen to see the wild landscapes I had admired so many times in pictures and books.
Hiking the West Highland Way, the Most Popular Trail in ScotlandRead More
Grüzi wohl! Greetings from Napf. Today I’m hiking in the Emmental region. Yes, the area where they produce the famous Swiss cheese with the big holes. And I’m writing in real time, sitting on the grass, surrounded by a stunning scenery: smooth hills, where the light green of the meadows blends with the darker shades of …
From Zurich Hauptbahnhof, the main railway station, a little red train climbs up to Uetliberg, the local “mountain” overlooking the city. It might not be the Alps, but the top of the Uetliberg mountain still stands at an altitude of 871 m (2,858 ft) and is often considered Zurich’s own mountain.
After only 10 minutes the train rides across a beautiful forest, and I’m surprised at such a change only a stone throw from the largest city in Switzerland.
Hiking in Zurich: Above the Lake, up the Uetliberg mountainRead More
I love hiking. It is one of the things I enjoy doing the most. I love the physical fatigue it causes me. I don’t mind the ache in my muscles the day after a hike. I cherish the feeling of freedom, the closeness to nature and every single breath of fresh air I can gasp …
Having decided to spend a good part of Spring and Summer near Gstaad and the Saanenland, I got plenty of time to explore new hiking trails in the region.
This area of the Swiss Pre-Alps isn’t short of pretty and scenic trails so map in hands and internet ready, I study regularly the possible destination for my next walk, every time wondering if I’ll discover the best hike in Gstaad
Hiking in Gstaad: The Beautiful Trail from Wispile to LauenenseeRead More
Ever dreamed of walking on a glacier but afraid of not being fit or skilled enough? In Les Diablerets, you can experience a walk on the glacier suitable for everyone and step on the suspension bridge.
Les Diablerets: An Easy Glacier Walk Suitable to EveryoneRead More
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