Stay overnight in a treehouse: Holiday at the Hiking Hotel Gassner
Spending the night in a treehouse – we've long dreamed of doing this. At the Gassner Hiking Hotel, this dream became reality.
Hiking & nature vacation
As a child of the countryside and villages, I have always developed a very special connection to nature and agriculture. A life in the city would therefore not make sense for me in the long term. It has only been in recent years that I have really become aware of how happy I am when I look into the deserted distance, observe the cloud formations by the sea or enjoy the view from the mountain top. When I travel, I also love discovering nature, going hiking and learning about local agriculture. For me, hiking, walking and cycling are all part of traveling and vacationing. An outdoor and hiking vacation slows us down, allows us to experience the world even more mindfully and reminds us that we are all connected. It doesn't always have to be exciting long-distance destinations either, because there are also incredibly beautiful places to discover in Germany, Austria and Switzerland that not everyone has on their radar. Such as active vacations with goats in the Black Forest, wine hikes on the Moselle, alpine hikes in the Zillertal or a city-country-river bike tour in the Eifel.
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Slow Travel Insider Tip in France: Holiday in the Gardens of the Dordogne
Between rolling hills, picturesque river meanders, and ancient stone walls stretches one of France's most charming landscapes: the Dordogne. A region for connoisseurs, dreamers, and romantics who enjoy taking time for the finer things in life.
K'gari: The world's largest sand island on the east coast of Australia
On our road trip from Cairns to Brisbane, K'gari was the second island we couldn't miss, after Magnetic Island. Formerly known as Fraser Island, K'gari is the world's largest sand island and a true gem off the Queensland coast.
More than just dream beaches: 11 activities for your honeymoon in Mauritius
Mauritius – that sounds like sparkling white beaches, turquoise water and romantic sunsets. But the island has so much more to offer than “just” a postcard idyll – perfect conditions for an unforgettable, extraordinary honeymoon adventure.
Discover the Northern Black Forest in autumn: Holiday with a cozy wellness break in Bad Wildbad
Autumn is the ideal season for hikes, excursions, cozy moments and, of course, lots of wellness. We can confirm this first-hand, because we have been living in the charming spa and wellness town of Bad Wildbad since 2020.
Treasures of Slovenia: Enjoyment & Hospitality in Bela Krajina and Dolenjske Toplice
There are countries that we just want to travel to again and again. One of them is Slovenia. After visiting the most famous highlights of Slovenia in 2020, this time we want to take a look at some real insider tips.
Romantic wellness holiday in the Ore Mountains: Time out in the castle hotel Das WOLFSBRUNN
What is it like to spend the night in a real, historic castle? We recently had the opportunity to enjoy this extraordinary experience in the romantic castle hotel DAS WOLFSBRUNN.
Holidays in Bernkastel-Kues: Sights, culinary delights & insider tips
Nestled in the gentle slopes of the vineyards, Bernkastel-Kues lies picturesquely on the Moselle and impresses with its well-preserved old town with narrow streets and centuries-old half-timbered houses.
Wellness holiday for the soul in Vorarlberg, Austria
Time for wellness in the middle of the Austrian Alps. There is nothing better than escaping the hectic pace of everyday life, relaxing in a peaceful environment and giving your body and mind new energy.
Winter vacation in the Spreewald: The most beautiful highlights & sights for the cozy season
It borders on a small Advent miracle: a white blanket of winter has quietly and secretly spread over the landscape. With every step you take, the snow crunches pleasantly under your feet. Despite the cold season, many birds can be heard and seen flying from snowy branch to branch. Our winter vacation in the Spreewald couldn't have started any better.
Visit Stonehenge without admission?
Stonehenge was of course on our list of must see places on our southern England road trip. When do you ever have the opportunity to visit a mysterious building that is probably more than 3.000 years old?
Hotel Erbprinz in Ettlingen: Wellness vacation & enjoyment on the edge of the Black Forest
Sometimes the good is so close. If someone had suggested to us earlier that we should take a vacation around the corner, we would not have imagined how relaxing a break in our own home country could be. Located in the middle of the charming town of Ettlingen, surrounded by old trees, roses and Mediterranean plants, is the historic 5* Superior Hotel Erbprinz.
Emser Therme in Bad Ems: Wellness weekend in the world heritage city
The enchanting spa town is not only known for its healing thermal springs, but also for its impressive architecture and exciting history. For good reason, Bad Ems is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and, together with 10 other European spa towns, is one of the "Great Spa Towns of Europe".
Vacation in the monastery at the Laacher See – Maria Laach monastery at the volcanic lake
Maria Laach, the impressive monastery on the enchantingly beautiful Laacher See - a place where I felt a lot of peace and quiet.
Sankenbachsee & Sankenbacher Waterfall near Baiersbronn
Our autumn hike to Sankenbachsee in Baiersbronn In the Northern Black Forest I have not only found my new home, but also…