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Stuck at home because of coronavirus? 10 tips for getting through your time away from the mountains

For the past few days, I've been spending my time in 35 square meters in central Munich. I enjoy the sunshine through an open window. Future hikes and excursions have been canceled for now. Like many others, I'll be spending the next few days within my own four walls. A forced break, essentially. If we want our freedom back soon, we should all stick to this break. Every one of us. That's why I have 10 tips for making the most of this newfound time.

Winter, why are you so cold? 3 tips for those who feel the cold

I love winter. But I hate the cold. Some days, all I want to do is stay snuggled up in bed. For a very long time. Somewhere really warm. Because being cold is a truly unpleasant feeling. Unfortunately, I get cold easily. It's annoying and it bothers me. So, to enjoy the cold season anyway, I've come up with a few personal cold-weather survival strategies.