7 reasons why a nature retreat in UK during spring is a good holiday
1. You get to see nature blossom literally around you, when you stay in a cottage or house on the countryside. 2. With less airplane travel and off-season for city…
Virtual tours and exhibitions – Explore Renaissance paintings, see Switzerland or go to the theatre
Check out the Grand Tour of Switzerland that gives you a tour of the country’s nature and scenic cities. Just pick your starting location for this tour of 22 lakes,…
Do you know these less known European explorers?
The last centuries have seen many European explorers leave the continent to go on adventures to learn more about the world. Some are famous and some are less so, but…
How to get started with bikepacking
Spring is almost here and it’s high time to explore nature while enjoying the warmer weather. Bikepacking is a great way to go on an adventure trip, with extra benefits…
Can you spot these less known European wild animals?
The nature in Western Europe has many surprises for those who are not used to hiking or spending time in nature. You might not expect that the widlife in European…
How to start with cyclocross to see nature in a different way
Do you want to experience nature by bike? At the same time, do you want to get a good exercise and experience the thrill of biking in rugged nature? Then…
Puzzle! Find the names of rivers
Europe is a large continent and there are many rivers flowing into the different seas surrounding the continent. Check if you know the names of these rivers in France, Germany,…
3 reasons why you should explore your own city and the surrounding nature
Spring is around the corner but let’s not get ahead of ourselves. There is still some time with winter weather. Here are three reasons you should explore your own city…
Want to try kayaking? Check out these beginner tips!
If you want to try kayaking there are several things to think of. Such as, what waters do you want to go kayaking in and what waters do you have…
Do you know these European cities (not capitals) older than 1,000 years?
How much do you know about the old cities in Europe? There are many that have been around for more than a millennium, and they are not capital cities.
Get to grips with parallel turns in skiing! 3 common mistakes
Do you find parallel turns in skiing challenging? Maybe you turn the skiis to quickly, tip into the turn, or lean back too much? Check out this quick video guide…
Get a vacation in 2021! 3 methods that are looking promising
With the rise of remote work all around the world, you can consider swapping offices. How about a mountain home for a few weeks and then stay close to an…
Have you tried snowshoeing?
Snowshoeing has been around for thousands of years, and Inuits and Native Americans used snowshoeing to get around in the winter. Nowadays it is used both for recreation and as…
Tired of Netflix? Three ways to stay active this winter
The winter months bring with them plenty of quiet time. Maybe you find yourself watching just a bit too much Netflix than you would prefer. Let’s check out three ways…
7 simple ways to enjoy an autumn hike
It is that time of year when nature changes color and displays some remarkable palettes. This is also the chance to fully enjoy some fresh air and go for a…
Explore Italy and Switzerland by foot and bike
When you go to central Europe, right in-between Switzerland and Italy, you will find timeless nature retreats. This is the region where the languages derived from Latin meet the German…
The quick and easy way to explore the nature around you
As the summer heat is roaring towards 40 Celsius, many of us want to escape the cities for nature. Luckily, many European cities are surrounded by parks, hill tops and…
The comeback of sleeper trains in Europe!
Innovation is thriving to enable people to go on vacation. And it turns out that an age old concept is very well suited to holiday travel in Europe – The…
More efforts make it easier to go by train on a late summer holiday
Earlier this summer Eurail reported that one in three travellers wanted to continue with their original vacation plans this summer. More than half of the survey participants were still considering…
Check out Innsbruck on a day trip from Munich
1 hour and 45 minutes. That’s how long it takes to go by train to Innsbruck from Munich. For sure, Munich is an exciting Bavarian city with a great selection…