Travelettes

A magical family escape in the mountains of Salzburger Land in Austria

08/26/2020

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I have an undeniable love for Austria and the Alps. For the longest time I identified as a beach kind of gal but every single time I travel to the mountains I feel it - this sense of freedom and a certain closeness to nature. So now, when someone asks me if I prefer mountains or beach - I can't pick one over another, both are an absolute guarantor for a grea[...]

Unterschwarzachhof - the ultimate spa hotel in Austria

12/05/2019

Katja

Alps, Hotels, Mountains

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Being a single mom isn't easy. Hell, being a mom isn't easy! And what many moms sometimes forget is that an important part of taking good care of your kid is to also take good care of yourself. That means finding ways to be along, spend quality time, seeing friends, eating good food, reading and just doing all the things YOU like doing. Once or twice a year [...]

Love Nature, Classical Music, and Serenity? Come to this festival!

11/05/2019

guest

Europe, Festivals, Italy, Mountains, South Tyrol, Wanderlust

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Fog hung heavy in the valley. I knew that mountains over 3000 meters high stretched towards the skies around me, but saw only misty clouds of white. I closed my eyes. Feet placed firmly on the yoga mat beneath me, I breathed in. Out. In. Out. For a little while, silence took over. Until softly, not far away, sounds of a Viola da Gamba started filling t[...]

Lana - a slice of paradise in the heart of South Tyrol

08/16/2019

Katja

Hotels, Mountains, South Tyrol, SPONSORED CONTENT

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Gorgeous sunny weather, stunning nature, incredible food, luxurious hotels, friendly locals. I'd say these are the five pillars that any wonderful holiday is based on. Added bonus points for great wine and lots of things to do. South Tyrol is exactly that to me which is why I keep going back nearly every year. It's Europe at its best because it effortlessly [...]

Hotels we love: The Arosea in South Tyrol

07/22/2019

Katja

Mountains, South Tyrol, SPONSORED CONTENT

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We've all been there. Life gets hectic, time gets short, the to-do list keeps growing. As a business owner, single mom and city girl I know this all too well. Every once and so often things get especially tough and my whole body is aching for some time off. So when the opportunity rolled around to check out the Arosea Life Balance and Nature Hotel in South T[...]

Touring Transylvania: beyond spooky tales and gothic architecture

07/13/2019

Eleni

Mountains, Romania

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Nestled in the peaks of Romaniaâ€™s Southern Carpathian Mountains and in the Transylvanian region, is the city of Brasov in all its baroque, gothic and renaissanceÂ glory. Roaming through Sfatului Square, the towering Gothic Church and the instagramable Rope Street, believed to be one of the narrowest streets in Europe, should keep you entertained for a brie[...]

The 10 Amazing Summer Adventure Destinations in Europe

06/27/2019

Kathi

Adventure Travel, Mountains

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Hands up if you re a thrill seeker!!! If the thought of a pure city trip stuffed with museums, attractions and clubbing makes you shudder as much as me, this is a post for you. I love adventure and try to incorporate at least some outdoor activities on any trip I do. I could not stand the idea of ticking off a new destination and not see some beautiful count[...]

Hikers On Mt. Everest Now Have To Carry Their Own Poo - Here's Why It's A Great Idea

03/22/2019

Tamara

hiking, Mountains, Nepal

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Let's talk poo. We all produce it. We've all got to go when we've got to go. Though I doubt many of us want to think too deeply about it. But I'm sorry, just this time we really need to. Hear me out for two minutes. On average, us humans produce roughly a pound of poo a day (which, if you really want to know is about 28,800lbs in a lifetime based o[...]

The Family Hotel in South Tyrol that everyone is talking about

02/12/2019

Katja

Hotels, Mountains, South Tyrol

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Had you asked me a few years ago whether I would one day be keen to travel to a family hotel, I would have probably reacted with disbelief. But then life happened and I became a mom and it's true what they say: when the kids are happy, the parents are happy! That's definitely true for me, so if I can provide my little guy with the holiday of a lifetime that [...]

Exploring Sichuan - 10 reasons to travel the South-West of China

07/08/2018

Tabea

Mountains, Off the beaten track, Sichuan

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A lot of peoplesâ€™ first thoughts towards China go to megacities like Hong Kong or Peking. They picture big crowds alit by the glimmer of neon, a buzzing economy, a faster and harder pace; Piles of concrete, big malls, tiny houses, colourful commercials, andâ€¦ well chop sticks? And of course this is China, a vibrant place full of extremes and contestat[...]