Finnish Lapland: New cool winter sport – Floating in the river

Juha has made himself comfortable far out on the frozen Heikinjärvi. He has set up his camping stool and put a lambskin over the seat. That’s how his butt stays warm. Thermos flask and provisions box are within easy reach. Next to Juha there is a hole in the 60 centimeter thick ice that he … Read more

Trans Bhutan Trail in the Himalayas: Hiking the ancient pilgrimage route

long distance travel Himalayas Spectacular hiking trail reopens in Bhutan Bhutan has sealed itself off since the beginning of the pandemic, and tourists will not be allowed to visit again until May. The kingdom in the Himalayas used the break from the rest of the world to tackle the country’s largest tourism project: the Trans-Bhutan … Read more

Holiday in Norway with the Northern Lights: Northern Lights, a kayak and lots of goosebumps

SEven for the journey you have to take a lot on yourself. First a car ride from Tromsø, then by ferry to the island of Rebbenesøya, finally on foot in the dark on snowshoes through the arctic winter cold. And yet the real adventure hasn’t even begun when you finally reach the remote Arctic Elements … Read more

Quedlinburg: The most beautiful half-timbered town in Germany is in the Harz Mountains

The Harz region UHolidays in the Harz Mountains – that doesn’t sound so exciting to many. But those in the know know that northern Germany’s highest low mountain range is one of the most underestimated holiday regions. Located in the border triangle of Lower Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia, it combines a rich history from early … Read more

Sleeping in a tree house: These hotels are also open in winter

Eit goes high, to eight, ten, even twelve meters. On footbridges, stairs, ladders, until you have reached the wooden dwelling at treetop height. Climb up to come down, in the middle of the forest. Since the opening of the first German tree hotel 17 years ago, these quarters have been in great demand thanks to … Read more

Holidays on the North Sea: Five good reasons for Sylt in winter

When the snow covers the landscape and the thatched houses like powdered sugar, Sylt is transformed into an idyllic winter wonderland. In the cold season you have the island almost to yourself and you can enjoy intense peace and seclusion in the great outdoors. And there are even more reasons to travel to the island … Read more