Winter turns me into a couch potato. You’ll find me on the sofa with lots of blankets, surrounded by candles and chocolates, watching Love Actually. Preferably together with my boyfriend Aaron, but unfortunately he can’t appreciate the predictability of those happy love stories as much as I do. So he suggested that we should hike instead. Yes, shocking, isn’t it? I almost choked in my chocolate when I heard it. Hiking when it’s cold. In the snow!!
Category: Exploring Europe by foot
For hikers ánd scientists: What to do in Reykjavik if you’re stuck in it?
“Hikers and scientists?” you may think. “Why?” Well, it has something to do with their reasons for travelling to Reykjavik. Hikers, obviously, will go to Iceland for …. (and here it comes) … hiking. So scientists, guess what?!, Continue reading
Practical tips for hiking the Cairngorms from Blair Atholl to Glenmore / Aviemore
Fancy a beautiful hike in the Scottish Cairngorms?
Want to know how to go to Blair Attholl? Where to stay during your hike? What to do in the surroundings of Glenmore? And where to stay in Edinburgh for combining your hike with a visit to this gorgeous city? Continue reading
My first solo hike
How would it be to go on a solo-hike? This thought haunted me for months. It was tempting, the idea of doing this on my own, being strong and independent. It felt like a real adventure and a way of proving myself (or others, who knows ;)) that I could do such a thing… but above all, there was this irresistible temptation of being away in the mountains….