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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!

Great views over the Kizil Canyon in Surkhandarya
Hiking, Uzbekistan

Day Hikes around Boysun, Uzbekistan: Exploring the Hidden Gems of Surkhandarya

by Westwards / 22 December 202522 December 2025

Tucked away in southern Uzbekistan, Boysun is a gem of dramatic cliffs, deep canyons, and barely marked mountain trails. The …

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Travel blogger Isa hiking in the Mavrovo National Park between Jance and Galicnik
Hiking, North Macedonia, UNESCO

Best day hikes in North Macedonia – Three National Parks in two Weeks

by Westwards / 23 November 202524 November 2025

When we set out to spend two weeks travelling independently through North Macedonia, our plan was simple: explore the cities …

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Workers' sculpture in Essen, on our Ruhr Area Industrial Heritage Route cycling trip
Cycling, Germany

Industrial Heritage Route in the Ruhr area: A bicycle guide

by Westwards / 3 July 202515 July 2025

The Ruhr Area in the western part of Germany is a puzzling region. It is by far the most densely …

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Travel blogger Natascha cycling along Lake Thun
Cycling, Switzerland

Aare Cycle Route day-by-day – a Swiss cycling holiday

by Westwards / 11 August 20246 September 2025

It was a rather hasty decision to go to Switzerland for a few days of cycling along the Aare Cycle …

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An Uzbek family tackling the Yangikurgan waterfall trail
Hiking, Outdoor, Uzbekistan

Hikes in the Chimgan Mountains – Outdoor in Uzbekistan

by Westwards / 17 March 202430 December 2025

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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Westwards travel blogger Isa clipping into the safety cable on the Hindelanger Via Ferrata
Germany, Other adventures

The Hindelanger Via Ferrata in Bavaria – a memorable walk on the edge

by Westwards / 30 October 202324 July 2024

The Hindelanger Via Ferrata, located in the small town of Oberstdorf in Bavaria, is one of the oldest and most …

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Travel blogger Isa on the Drei-Schwestern-Steig
Hiking, Liechtenstein

Hiking in Liechtenstein – trails of sisters and princes

by Westwards / 25 September 20224 March 2023

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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Cycling along Khiva's outer city wall
Cycling, UNESCO, Uzbekistan

Unusual things to do in Khiva – a cycling tour in the outskirts

by Westwards / 12 September 20222 January 2023

Uzbekistan has seen an increase in tourist numbers over the last years. While most travellers visit the capital of Tashkent …

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On the Alta Via 1 in the Aosta Valley near Alpe Devi
Hiking, Italy

The Alta Via 1 in the Aosta Valley – hiking from Paquier to Courmayeur

by Westwards / 28 August 202211 December 2023

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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Natascha all prepared for flying, during our paragliding course for beginners
Austria, Other adventures

​A paragliding course for beginners – like a bird in the sky?

by Westwards / 21 June 202113 July 2021

A 50th birthday is something special – and we wanted to do something special on Isa’s 50th birthday. For years …

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