Travelettes

My weekend with friends at a mountain chalet

02/26/2022

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Have you ever traveled with a group of friends? I have been fantasizing of renting a chalet in the mountains and bringing a bunch of my friends. A place where we could sit together until late at night, drinking wine by the fireplace, brunching on the terrace on a sunny day and skinny-dipping in the sauna followed by a bath in the snow. Sounds too good to be[...]

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[...]

The Best of New Zealand's South Island

07/05/2019

Maria

Must do's, New Zealand, Travel Tips

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Oh, New Zealand! Is there another country that packs more into such a small a space? From its rugged coasts to its long golden sandy beaches, to its towering mountains and winding rivers - its truly a country overflowing with so much phenomenal natural wonders. Wether you're seeking adventure, luxury or relaxation, New Zealand's South Island really does have[...]

A Love Letter to Ugly Shoes

05/08/2019

Emily

Inspiration

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Dear Hiking Boots, Weâ€™ve been together for just over a year now, and I think itâ€™s about time I tell you how I really feel. When I first sat on the metal bench at the now-closed sports store in Kiel, Germany, and the kind, sporty shop assistant pointed at a pair of poop-brown boots with electric blue accents (what a combination), I cringed. I like [...]

Guide to the Great Ocean Road: Australia's most popular road trip

04/16/2019

Maria

Beaches, Great Ocean Road, Inspiration, Travel Tips

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Spanning over 400kms of scenic coastline, the highway which stretches from the town of Torquay in Victoria to Nelson on the boarder of South Australia, is one of the most beloved road trips in Australia. As the road winds along through green hills on one side and golden sandy beaches on the other, not only will you be immersed in the bewilderingly beautiful [...]

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[...]

5 Must Do Hikes in Tasmania

02/27/2019

Tamara

Australia, hiking, Inspiration, Tasmania

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The hiking trails in the Australian island state of Tasmania have been voted as some of the world's best by travel publications such as National Geographic and Lonely Planet. Tasmania is widely celebrated as one of the most rugged and least explored places in Australia, many tourists flocking here intrigued by its wonderfully conserved wilderness and sur[...]

Seize Your Adventure with Fran Turauskis

10/16/2018

Kathi

People, Personal Stories

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A few weeks ago, I contributed to an episode of my favourite travel podcast She Explores. The episode was all about female solo adventures and I shared my thoughts on hiking solo across Scotland and what being alone in the outdoors does to my mind and body. The episode featured many inspiring women, who sought the outdoors and adventure - one of them was Fra[...]

The Great Wall of China- 3 spectacular hiking spots

10/10/2018

Gemma

China, Travel Prep, Travel Tips

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Thereâ€™s an old Chinese Proverb that describes the Great Wall so perfectly. â€œOnly those that have travelled the road know where theÂ holes are deepâ€. I knew as soon as saw the Great Wall of China that I had sincerely underestimated its gritty beauty and vast size. Itâ€™s an easy thing to do when most of the photographs we see are merely snippets o[...]

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