When visiting the Alps, I came across some sounds that are so mindful to me, that I recorded them for a short while. Listen to those mindful echoes! Those cow bells, what a typical mountain sound… A refreshing and soothing mountain stream, with the singing of birds in the background: Want to read […]
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The majestic gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle
Imagine driving in northern Italy, with the high alp peaks in front of you. Behind them shines the famous vertiginous Timmelsjoch pass (2509 m) to Austria. In the valley below, lays a huge green paradise: Merano’s famous gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle. The botanical garden is nestled into a twelve-hectare amphitheatre with an altitude differential of […]
Grand nature adventures in the Italian Alps
The Italian Alps have a stunning character. And the Dolomites are one of worlds most amazing mountain chains here. UNESCO has put them on the heritage list for a reason. It is an immense paradise for nature admirers. Go for a hike, take a bike, and enjoy the local dishes. The tourist board of the Italian […]
A high Dolomites hike makes you adore nature even more
Me and my man went for an outdoor hiking week in the Italian Alps, more exactly: the Dolomites. Great name, great place. In all respects. My husband is the big mountain lover, and by taking me here, I got addicted to the mountains too. Hiking high up there, you realise nature is handsome, honorable and […]