Sailing to the Whitsunday Islands
Whitehaven beach in Australia is said to be the whitest beach on earth. It looks like paradise and is located on the Whitsunday Islands. Read my travel story on sailing…
Dog sledding and husky mushing in Lapland
Dog sledding opens the senses It is often the view of a specific place that sticks to your memory. But I know for sure I will always remember this specific…
Hiking in the Australian Outback and Uluru
Uluru is quite possibly the world’s most famous rock. The flat topped monolith stands out from the plains of the Australian Outback. A red dirt wonderland that offers many opportunities…
Walking the West Highland Way in Scotland
We took 8 days to walk this fantastic hiking trail through the Scottish Highlands. Landscapes were out of this world: some of the best hiking in my life!
Hiking the Tongariro Alpine Crossing in New Zealand
Defying Mount Doom “There we are. Has everyone filled out their names, nationality and phone number on the form?” In front of us is a brisk New Zealand woman. She…
Exploring Lofoten Islands in winter
Snow flakes accompany us as we walk through the yellow lit, quiet streets of sleeping Tromsø. A massive ship has docked at the harbour and we are about to board…
Back to basics in the Swedish wilderness
An outdoorsy type We are standing on half a metre of ice, at the junction of Torne River and Rautas River. The ice is solid enough to carry snowmobiles but…
Visiting a rumbling giant in Pucón, Chile
“Come, come!” is shouted at me while I see a wildly gesturing hand telling me to follow. I put down the kitchen knife and follow the hostel owner outside.…
A helicopter flight to Mount Cook
A helicopter flight to Mount Cook in New Zealand should be on any travellers’ wishlist. Yes, it is expensive and yes, you are dependent on the weather. But it is…
