La Palma is the steepest island in the world. They say. Well, as I myself live in the flattest country of the world, I believe it. Me and my husband went to this Canarian island for a walking holiday. Don’t expect that walking here is like making a stroll. It comes nearer to a struggle. But […]
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Autumn Walk on the estates of ‘s Graveland
I tell you about one of my favourite spots to go for an autumn walk. It is on the estate of the Dutch nature preservation organisation Natuurmonumenten. In ‘s Graveland. As I live nearby, I walk a lot here. In autumn it is The Best Place. You will see lots of coloured trees and if you […]
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 […]
Experience the art of the mountains at RespirArt
RespirArt is one of the highest art parks in the world. This magic spot is situated about 2200 meters above sea level in the Italian Alps. The idea for RespirArt came from the famous Italian sculptor Marco Nones and Beatrice Calamari, who is a journalist and a curator: “Respirare means breathing in Italian. We want people […]
The best cloud spotting places in The Netherlands
Our land is quite flat, so no dramatic mountains over here in The Netherlands. But hey, we compensate it all with our skies. There’s never a a dull moment in the air! The Netherlands are well known for the tremendous clouds. Painters have been using them as their muse for centuries. Discover the best places […]