Hiking in Austria – a Rifleman’s Parade and Mental Power Walk at Seefeld
It is now an established tradition for my friend and I to spend a few days hiking together each September. This year our walking holiday …
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Hiking near Seefeld, Austria – views from Seefelder Spitze
The Seefelder Spitze is a mountain peak near Seefeld in Austria, that can be reached by cable car for amazing views. I’d twisted an ankle …
A high mountain walk (and a tumble) in the Gaistal Valley, Austria
It’s become an annual ritual for my friend and I to take off for a few days in early September for some hiking in the …
Activities in Wilder Kaiser, Austria – up in the treetops!
“We all have a little monkey in us from way back”, joked our instructor at Hornpark, a treetop adventure playground with 8 aerial courses and …
Heather goes e-mountain-biking in Wilder Kaiser, Austria – video
During my previous hikes in the Alps I got to know those pesky mountain-bikers only too well. I’d seen them whizzing by, spraying gravel or …
Vancouver Island – A Nature Lover’s Paradise
Our guest author, Leigh McAdam shares her love of Vancouver island, British Columbia, where you can explore the temperate rainforests, go kayaking along the rugged …
Red Doors Farm in Devon – Fossil hunting and a weekend in the country
A collection of 500 year old thatched cottages, set around a cobbled farmyard, Red Doors Farm in Devon has all the chocolate box charm that …
Hiking the GR221 Dry Stone Route in Mallorca – Lluc monastery to Port de Pollença
The GR221 or Dry Stone Route in Mallorca is a long distance trail that runs along the western side of Mallorca. It passes through the …
Hiking the GR221 Dry Stone Route in Mallorca – Deia to Lluc Monastery
I spent a few days hiking in Mallorca on the GR221 Dry Stone Route that runs along the west coast and through the Tramuntana mountains. …
Climbing my very first Via Ferrata – in South Tyrol
Before I visited the Dolomites, I thought that a Via Ferrata was a hiking trail, with some sections of ladders and cables to keep you …
Walking the Gower beaches from our luxury Mumbles cottage
Friday night and it’s time to cross the Severn Bridge and exchange a working week in Bristol for a weekend exploring the glorious beaches of …