Switzerland is definitely not short of scenic train routes, and the vintage train ride to Schynige Platte in the Bernese Oberland is a memorable experience.Leaving from Wilderswil, a small town nearby Interlaken, the train slowly climbs up the steep tracks across beautiful forests, green fields dotted with flowers in Summer, glimpses on the surrounding peaks...
Unlike many young people traveling in New Zealand I was not particularly interested in the adrenaline rush of bungee jumping or white water rafting, but I felt thrilled at the idea of taking a helicopter flight at Lake Wanaka to admire the landscape from above.After booking the flight and reaching the heliport I met the pilot...
Less known than Milford Sound, one of the most iconic landscapes in New Zealand, Doubtful Sound was ranking very high on my list and, together with Abel Tasman National Park, wild and remote Northland and the flight from lake Tekapo over the mountains and glaciers, it ended up being one of the highlights of...
Moving to a tropical island? No thanks. To me, the tropics are good for a few days but if I enjoy the climate and the vibe for a little while, I soon long to leave.Indeed, I like the seasons, the way nature changes, offering different colours and smells. Every yearly cycle looks like a miracle...
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After years traveling mostly by public transportation, I was keen to make a road trip again, free to stop wherever I felt like and to stay as long as I wished.With its wild nature and charming villages: Corsica was the perfect destination for a road trip....
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My love affair with Abel Tasman National Park started with a short sailing trip along the coast.Seeing places from different perspectives is one of the many fascinating things about travel, and I liked the idea of getting a first glimpse of Abel Tasman from the sea, on a catamaran, before heading for a few daily...
I have a thing for small mountain lakes. I hiked in the Peruvian Andes to see the wonderful Laguna Churup with its crystal-clear water. In Switzerland, I crossed the meadows to the lovely blue Arnensee and I reached the pond where the magnificent Matterhorn was reflecting like in a mirror. It's thus easy to understand that I...
The little train climbs slowly through a beautiful landscape, approaching the glaciers and its destination: the Jungfraujoch. At 3,454 meters (11,332 ft), Jungfraujoch Top of Europe is the highest train station in Europe and the journey is one of the most scenic train rides in the Alps.From the Sphynx Observatory's deck, perched up a steep rock...
Is this Colorado? No, it's the Ochre Trail in Provence!When I first saw pictures of the Ochre Trail, often called - as I found out - the 'Provence Colorado', I could hardly believe this was Provence I was looking at. The images stroke my imagination and I knew that I wanted to see this awesome...
