Tag: hiking
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Costa Rica – 5 fantastic things to do
This summer, we visited the ultimate destination for nature lovers, Costa Rica. Rainforests, mighty rivers, cloud forests, waterfalls, volcanoes, isolated villages and, everywhere, stunning wildlife. Combined with some great adventure: a four level rafting trip and ziplining high above mighty cloud forest. And to relax: tropical beaches with white sands and palmtrees. What else do…
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Costa Rica – visit exquisite Corcovado, the end of the world
In for a taste of the most biodiverse area of Central America? Well then, head towards Corcovado National Park. Good for miles and miles of primary rainforest, ranger stations in the middle of nowhere, exquisite wildlife and spectacular beaches. Meet the end of the world and stay the night in one of the most remote…
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Costa Rica – amazing Tortuguero
In the summer of 2022, we explored beautiful Costa Rica. In Tortuguero, we had our first encounter with the fantastic wildlife this country is so famous for. This cosy and isolated village in the northeast of the country uniquely located offers excellent wildlife, amazing canals, green turtles, river side balconies, exquisite guides, thunderstorms and lightning.…
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A great city walk: the ‘Chrystal Ship’ in Ostend
Looking for a pleasant city walk combining street art, culture and sandy beaches at the Belgian coast? Then check out Ostend and it’s ‘Chrystal Ship’ hiking or cycling route: a great idea to discover Ostend’s best. The Chrystal Ship: what’s in a name The Chrystal Ship all started with a ship but is in fact…
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Superb Levi, Lapland – 5 fantastic things to do in Levi
Ski or hike in winter wonderland? Well, why not both? In full coronacrisis and after watching a TV broadcast on Lapland, I went looking for our next winter holiday … up north. And ended up with booking flight tickets and an apartment in Levi, in the north of Lapland. It turned out to be a…
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Iceland – hike superb Landmannalaugar
A must-do when visiting Iceland: walk in stunning Landmannalaugar, a vast area of unique beauty in Iceland’s southern Highlands and a paradise for hikers. We went for one day and enjoyed not only a spectacular drive but also a magnificent hike. Iceland at its very best! Colored rhyolite mountains Landmannalaugar is an exceptional area, part…
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De Panne – 5 fantastic things to do
Looking for some ‘Sahara’ feeling in Belgium? Drive up to De Panne, a coastal town near the French border and go hiking in the beautiful reserve ‘The Westhoek’ with its enormous dunes. Or enjoy a cycling tour along the Belgian coast while staying the night in the classified Dumont District. Our top 5 of a…
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DOP … DOP … DOPPER – A GREAT DRINKING BOTTLE
Travelling with children inevitably means having food and drink at hand. Always. Whether it’s hot or cold, busy or quiet, on a walk or in the city. After all, you can’t go looking for a shop every five minutes. Although in some places (like Thailand) that’s not a problem 😊. And where we used to…
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5 SUPERB NATIONAL PARKS IN CROATIA
National parks. You usually link this term with the magnificent parks at the West Coast of the United States. But in Europe, and more in specific in Croatia, you can find beautiful national park too. Clear blue lakes, waterfalls, vast forests, impressive gorges, Roman dice … . There are eight national parks in Croatia. In…