The white chalk cliffs on the German island of Rügen are the lesser-known counterpart to the cliffs in Dover but no less majestic. Since June 2011, the area has been a Unesco World Heritage Site. It’s possible to walk along the coast beneath the cliffs and enjoy them up close. Some people opt to see […]
Travel
A Week in Krk
It’s one of the rainiest summers on record and in dire need of some sun and warmth, I was still wary about traveling during this Covid pandemic. I was invited to join dear friends on their annual trip to Croatia, but my mind went around in circles: Is it selfish to travel during this time? […]
Pragelpass Hike
I was reading one of my favorite blogs for hiking inspiration when I came across this blog post and instantly liked the photos of the area. After a bit of research, I found a hike in the area that would take me across Pragelpass- from one valley (Muotathal, Canton Schwyz) to the next (Klöntal, Canton […]
Top of Zurich
Earlier this year I decided I needed to hike up to the top of the highest mountain in the Canton of Zurich. It happens to not even be that far away from where I live, so on a hot and muggy morning I headed to the trailhead and started hiking. At 1,292 m (4,239 ft) […]
Breggia Gorges
When I heard about the Breggia gorges near the Italian border, I could hardly believe how interesting they looked. Since I was headed to Ticino, I knew I had to plan in a day there to explore along the river. I spent a fair amount of time crawling down to and around the edge of […]