Industrial Heritage Route in the Ruhr area: A bicycle guide
The Ruhr Area in the western part of Germany is a puzzling region. It is by far the most densely …
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Outdoor
We love to travel, and we also enjoy many outdoor activities. Read here about our outdoor adventures, from hiking and cycling to kayaking or diving!
Aare Cycle Route day-by-day – a Swiss cycling holiday
It was a rather hasty decision to go to Switzerland for a few days of cycling along the Aare Cycle …
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Hikes in the Chimgan Mountains – Outdoor in Uzbekistan
The Chimgan Mountains rise a mere 80 km northeast of Uzbekistan’s capital Tashkent. They belong to the foothills of the …
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The Hindelanger Via Ferrata in Bavaria – a memorable walk on the edge
The Hindelanger Via Ferrata, located in the small town of Oberstdorf in Bavaria, is one of the oldest and most …
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Hiking in Liechtenstein – trails of sisters and princes
The Principality of Liechtenstein is a tiny independent country in the European Alps. So independent that it doesn’t even belong …
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Unusual things to do in Khiva – a cycling tour in the outskirts
Uzbekistan has seen an increase in tourist numbers over the last years. While most travellers visit the capital of Tashkent …
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The Alta Via 1 in the Aosta Valley – hiking from Paquier to Courmayeur
The Alta Via 1 in the Aosta Valley is a 6 to 10-day high-altitude long-distance hike on the sunny southern …
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A paragliding course for beginners – like a bird in the sky?
A 50th birthday is something special – and we wanted to do something special on Isa’s 50th birthday. For years …
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The Spree cycle route – When plan B turns out top notch
The Spree cycle route leads from the source of the Spree in Upper Lusatia along the river Spree to the …
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This is Germany! – Four days of hiking on the Romantic Road
The “Romantic Road” sounds familiar in German, but few Germans know what and where it is. And certainly those down-to-earth …
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