From Liestal to Arlesheim: Hike through the Cherry Blossoms near Nuglar
When the cherry trees bloom in the Baselbiet and the adjacent Schwarzbubenland, the landscape around Nuglar, St. Pantaleon and Büren turns into a white sea of blossoms. It is prec
Grenoble: Sights and Excursions Around the Alpine City
With the upcoming extended holiday weekends, it’s high time I report on our trip to the French city of Grenoble, which is often called the “Alpine metropolis”. Th
Spring Outings in Switzerland and Surroundings: 10 Ideas for Every Taste
The days are finally getting longer again and it won’t be long before the landscape is bathed in lush spring green. That awakens my desire for spring outings anew every year.
Hei hei Stockholm: Sights & Tips for Your City Trip
It’s been almost two years since we traveled with train, ferry and bus around the Baltic Sea and stopped in several exciting cities – including Stockholm. We spent four nig
Vale do Pati Trekking: A 3-Day Hike Through Brazil’s Most Spectacular Valley
In October 2024, we spent 23 fantastic days in Brazil. Our route was a varied mix of vibrant cities, a few rainy but still unique beach days, and impressive nature. One of the high
Short Cherry Blossom Hike from Zug to Walchwil
The hike from Zug to Walchwil is an especially rewarding outing for cherry blossom fans in spring. Between March and April, blooming cherry trees line the trail, while beautiful vi
Sicily Road Trip: 9 Places and Tips for an Unforgettable Journey Around the Island
Sicily is one of the most fascinating travel destinations in the Mediterranean. Italy’s largest island captivates visitors with its history-rich and colorful cities, ancient temp
Hiking Weekend in Valle di Muggio: Scenic Loop Hike from Scudellate
A detour to Valle di Muggio had been on my wish list for a long time. Last autumn, we took advantage of a sunny weekend to discover Ticino’s southernmost valley on two varied hik
Winter Trip to Flumserberg: Snowshoeing and Winter Hiking with Scenic Views
Sometimes it does not take much for true winter bliss: a glance out the window at the brilliantly blue winter sky, the knowledge that the higher elevations got a proper dose of fre
Snowshoe Tour in Toggenburg: A Scenic Loop on the Sellamatt–Zinggen Trail
Winter stillness, the soft crunch of snowshoes in the powder snow, and the wide-open panorama of the Churfirsten shape the scenery on Alp Sellamatt on a perfect winter day. But eve
3 Underrated City Trips in France: Reims, Biarritz, and Nîmes
Over the past few years, we have found ourselves drawn back to France again and again. Some of these discoveries have not yet made it onto the blog and are still waiting to finally
Sunny Snowshoe Hike High Above Elm
Sunny hours are a rare commodity in Zurich in January. According to statistics, the past 30 days added up to just under 60 hours. Unsurprisingly, motivation for winter outings was