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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!

Four colorful kayaks lying on the gras
Germany, Paddling

Kayaking on the river Peene – the German Amazonas

by Westwards / 22 July 202029 October 2023

“Westerly winds and some showers, too cool for early July”. The weather forecast for our week of kayaking on the …

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Caution otter sign at the Eriskay causeway
Hiking, UK

Hiking the Hebridean Way on the Western Isles

by Westwards / 29 May 202021 February 2024

Vatersay, the southernmost island of the Outer Hebrides or “Western Isles” in Scotland, is the starting point for hiking the …

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Paddlers on the Whanganui river
New Zealand, Paddling

A canoe tour on the Whanganui River – into wild waters

by Westwards / 23 May 201927 March 2021

We capsized several times on the first day of our five day canoe tour on the Whanganui River, which is …

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Ice blue Emerald Lake sourrounded by mountains
Hiking, New Zealand

Hiking the Tongariro Northern Circuit

by Westwards / 16 February 201923 February 2024

We were not sure what to expect of hiking the Tongariro Northern circuit. But we were prepared to meet many …

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Hiker in the forrest
Hiking, Spain

An almost perfect hiking week on El Hierro

by Westwards / 21 January 201811 December 2024

El Hierro, the smallest, newest and westernmost of the Canary Islands is far off from Europe and yet a part …

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Woman hiking through a green forrest
Germany, Hiking

Hiking the King Ludwig path – a pilgrimage through Bavaria

by Westwards / 6 November 201730 April 2024

„Hello pilgrims! For the pilgrims’ stamp, you will have to go to the church office,“ shouts a middle-aged man when …

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Woman hiking on a prepared trail through the forest
Hiking, Japan, UNESCO

The fabulous Shirakami Sanchi beech forest in North Japan

by Westwards / 25 July 20175 February 2024

„Oh yes, that is very blue!“ – „Oh, look – how blue it is!,“ shout the Japanese tourists, looking in …

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Sunrise on the peak of Mount Teide
Hiking, Spain, UNESCO

Hiking Mount Teide for sunrise – on Spain’s highest mountain

by Westwards / 25 January 201726 November 2023

At 5 am, several alarms beep and jingle and shafts of light tremble through the room, until finally someone turns …

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Cyclist on the river Drau cycling path
Austria, Cycling, Food

On the River Drau Cycle Path – a chocolate wonderland

by Westwards / 24 September 201619 August 2024

Locals had warned us. Every time we mentioned the River Drau Cycle Path, they frowned and murmured something about “the …

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Crucifix and bench in the Tyrolean alps
Austria, Hiking

Fly high – or hike – like an eagle on the Eagle Trail (Adlerweg)

by Westwards / 10 September 20167 May 2021

“The trail is not easy: After passing ladders and iron clamps, you finally have to draw yourself up a rock …

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