Category: Hiking

Mother’s Day Excursion: A Day of Sun, Sea, Family & Friends

Under cloudy skies, we embarked on a private boat excursion with the Diaz Beracasa family, Jessica, and her boyfriend Benny, to the picturesque beaches of Ermitano 2, Playa Onda, and Ermitano 1. The boat picked us up at Playa Bonita, and after a 40-minute… Continue Reading “Mother’s Day Excursion: A Day of Sun, Sea, Family & Friends”

Beautiful Moments at Samaná’s El Limón Waterfalls

Today, we decided to visit a classic spot in Samaná: The El Limón Waterfalls. Funny enough, I was convinced I’d been there before, but it turns out I hadn’t—probably just seen too many pictures of it! The adventure begins with a choice: a relaxed… Continue Reading “Beautiful Moments at Samaná’s El Limón Waterfalls”

The 7 Beaches hike in Las Galeras

Today, we set out on a delightful 7-beach hike with Exotic Samana, commencing our adventure at La Playita en Las Galeras on the picturesque Peninsula of Samana in the Dominican Republic. Our day was a blend of natural beauty and culinary treats. We started… Continue Reading “The 7 Beaches hike in Las Galeras”

Hiking Lago di Saoseo – a magnificient autumn hike with a hint of winter

Alpe Campo 2’100m – Lagh da Val Viola – Lagh da Saoseo – Sfazù 1’700m / 11 km / Ascent 630 m, descent 1225 m / 6hrs with lots of absolutely necessary breaks 🙂 This week (October 22) the temperature went down dramatically, it… Continue Reading “Hiking Lago di Saoseo – a magnificient autumn hike with a hint of winter”

An awesome hike in the Maderanertal – a hidden gem!

Starting with a very tough, 500 m of altitude uphill, fantastic views of glaciers and imposing rocky mountain peaks, a visit to Windgällenhütte and finishing with a refreshing swim in the alpine lake, Golzernsee.

Hike in the hills of Cambita

In 2023, I made the decision to embark on a hiking adventure in the Dominican Republic, aiming to explore the lesser-known gems of the island. With its abundance of mountains, rivers, and pristine beaches, there are countless hidden treasures waiting to be discovered. Since… Continue Reading “Hike in the hills of Cambita”

Maloja to Silvaplana, Via Engiadina

Maloja – Torre Belvedere – Gletschermühlen – Sils – Silvaplana / 16km / 6h with breaks The Engadin area is fabulous with golden larch trees in autumn. I have done several times, but I always like to do it again. The night before we… Continue Reading “Maloja to Silvaplana, Via Engiadina”

Stunning Corvatsch Panorama Hike: A Scenic Escape

The Corvatsch Panorama hike starts in Surlej, utilizing a cable car to elevate to Murtèl, where stunning views of turquoise lakes and Bernina peaks await. The trail offers a scenic, accessible alpine experience with dramatic landscapes, requiring minimal climbing while providing one of Switzerland’s most breathtaking vistas.

The Lake Biwa Canal Walk

Lake Biwa to Kyoto, 11km A historical path along the canal from the Lake Biwa to Kyoto via the Ozeki Pass. A couple of years ago on the Kyoto Trail I discovered the Lake Biwa Canal, which is a historical and important water course… Continue ReadingThe Lake Biwa Canal Walk

Terrasses de Lavaux walk

Pully Port – Lutry – Aaran – Rivaz We made a nostalgic trip back to Lausanne, which was our home for almost 10 years. The purpose of this trip was to see our nephew, who has started his study at EPFL this autumn. But,… Continue Reading “Terrasses de Lavaux walk”