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REELOQ: Smartphone Tether for Via Ferrata

Do you love adventure and enjoy climbing the highest peaks? Do you also want to capture the breathtaking views and special moments with your smartphone? Then I have the perfect accessory for you: the REELOQ smartphone tether for via ferrata.

Book an affordable ski holiday – lift pass included

Do you love winter, the feeling of freshly fallen snow beneath your ski boots and the adrenaline rush as you race down the slopes? Then we have just the thing for you! With SnowTrex, you can book an affordable ski holiday, and a lift pass is already included with every booking!

The most beautiful mountain lake in the Alps? A hike into a natural paradise

In my eyes, this mountain lake is one of the most beautiful Austria has to offer. Drachensee lies like a pearl at our feet, glowing in different shades of turquoise as we descend the steep, rocky trail from Grünsteinscharte. We’re right in the heart of the Mieminger Kette in Tyrol, and while the lake is the highlight of the hike, our tour is far from over.

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Hut-to-Hut Hiking in the Alps: A Multi-Day Trek to Millstätter See

We’re on a multi-day trek through the breathtaking Nockberge landscape in Kärnten. The Nockberge-Trail takes us over gentle, barren hilltops from one cozy mountain hut to the next. And I was instantly enchanted by this fascinating mountain world. Our destination is Millstätter See. But first, we’ll have to earn that plunge into the water by completing several daily stages, some of them quite long.

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Sudden fresh snow: A spectacular mountain hike in the Rosengarten in Trentino

I sink into the snow up to my knees, following in the mountain guide’s footsteps. He leads us through the snow-covered Rosengarten massif. I never imagined it would feel so wintry already. This was supposed to be an autumn hike with spectacular views. Instead, we’re making our way through a winter wonderland. It instantly adds a little extra sense of adventure.

Hut-to-hut hiking packing list: What to put in your backpack

There’s nothing quite like waking up in the middle of the mountains. But whether you’re spending just one night in a mountain hut, planning a longer hut-to-hut hike, or even crossing the Alps, an overnight stay in a hut always takes a little preparation. That starts with your gear. So here’s what I never head out on a hut-to-hut hike without.

An incredible road trip through the Alps: The most beautiful places in the mountains

The Alps are far from uniform. Austria looks completely different from Slovenia. The Swiss mountains are just as distinct, and the Dolomites are in a league of their own. Over the summer, we visited many different mountain regions, and we’d like to share a road trip to some of the most beautiful places in the mountains.

Alpe-Adria-Trail in Kärnten: Waterfalls, Gorges and Mountain Lakes

My eyes follow the waterfall in amazement. The rock walls are orange-yellow. The water, by contrast, cascades down in a white curtain, finally landing in a pool that seems to glow turquoise. It’s a dazzling display of nature’s colors. And the Groppensteinschlucht is just one of the attractions awaiting us on stage 7 of the Alpe-Adria-Trail between Mallnitz and Obervellach in Kärnten.

HEALTHY SMOOTHIE: AN INVIGORATING POWER DRINK WITH FRESH ALPINE HERBS

Summer is herb season. Keep your eyes open on walks and hikes and you'll find plenty of edible plants growing along the path. Many herbs are incredibly healthy and even have healing properties. We went looking for the right ingredients for an invigorating, strengthening morning smoothie on the Plose near Brixen in South Tyrol. Here's how you can easily make your own healthy smoothie.

Swiss Braided Bread: A Delicious Recipe for Easter Brunch

Easter is just around the corner. I’ve already dyed the eggs. The sparkling wine is chilling. All that’s missing is the right dish for Easter brunch. Just in time, a Swiss woman sent me a recipe for an authentic Swiss braided bread. It tastes different from the braided yeast breads I know from Austria and Bavaria. Perfect. It’ll be a delicious addition to Easter breakfast.