5 tips for better Lakes and Mountains photography

Do it properly and you’ll find that photography is a fantastic way to connect with the environment. When we travel, we’re constantly looking for that authentic, local experience. Use your camera wisely, because not only is it a great lens through which to view the world, it is also a great route to meeting new

Visiting Monte Isola in Lake Iseo, Italy

Lake Iseo, compared to its more popular neighbours, Lake Garda and Lake Como, isn’t immediately recognisable. However, this is the fourth largest lake in Italy and for me the very best! The traditional Italian town of Iseo, with its long promenade and winding streets, is situated on the southern shore of the lake. A quintessential

Active activities in Saalbach Hinterglemm

If you are looking for a destination with plenty to get up to, Saalbach Hinterglemm is the place for you! There are tonnes of activities in the area, a few of which we’d like to tell you about in now. Saalbach Hinterglemm is known as a leading area for mountain biking in Austria. There are

Active family holidays in Lucerne

All around Lake Lucerne are a great many activities and excursions available for all the family to take part in and enjoy. Below I have detailed some of the highlights, for those who enjoy an active element to their holiday. Mount Pilatus This is probably the most famous mountain by the lake. Aside from its

Via ferrata in Loen, Norway – A once in a lifetime experience

Between the mountains of Norway is a small village called Loen, where you will discover a variety of exciting activities. Today, I tried one of them. Hikers and climbers from all over the world visit Loen to try via ferrata. It’s a challenging pastime, yet it’s available to everyone from the ages of 12 to

Walking in Seefeld

Seefeld has many sports to try, from e-biking to roller skiing, and horse-riding to swimming in the Wildsee lake. However, my favourite is walking. There are routes across Seefeld to suit everyone’s ability, it’s easy, and it can be very rewarding. In Seefeld, you can collect walking badges from the local tourist office. Acquiring a

Monte Baldo: “Garden of Europe” & haven for mountain sports

The picturesque town of Malcesine has an incredibly beautiful setting on Lake Garda and the dramatic Monte Baldo mountain range nestled just behind it. With the Monte Baldo mountain right on its doorstep, Malcesine attracts plenty of mountain sports enthusiasts both in the summer and winter months. During April, it’s one of the few places

Walking in Mayrhofen

It is little over a month since we began our summer in Mayrhofen. In this time, our walking program has been growing and growing. And our guests love the full week of exciting excursions and events we provide. I have learnt so much about the area since I started here. Now we know the names