Travel & Culture
A cold, crisp winter morning in Austria. The rising sun adding a pink glow to the sky. Winter in the mountains is the most magical season. The landscape is made for it. The snow settles and turns everywhere into a white wonderland. It's the prettiest time of year here, and it's worth getting up early… Continue reading Frosty Morning
Scenes from the countryside in Oberndorf, Tirol, Austria. Mountains, trails, green grass and pretty flowers. Country living in the summertime.
The days are longer and the air is warmer. Nature is shifting and changing again, bringing with it a new season of light and sunshine. The chill of winter months is drifting away, being replaced by the warmth of spring. Winter in the mountains is beautiful and dramatic, but spring is full of life and… Continue reading Spring Sunset
Winter is here. The mountains are white and the trees are dusted with snow. The air is icy and the nights are long. Autumn has been and gone, and winter has taken its place. The last couple of weeks of the year are always magical. The sun hangs low in the sky, twinkling lights brighten… Continue reading Winter
Living in the mountains and being close to nature is a dream for many. The lure of the Alps draws people from all over the world to Austria, France, Italy and Switzerland. All in search of the idyllic mountain lifestyle in the great outdoors. So what makes the Alpine lifestyle so appealing? Is it the… Continue reading Living in Austria: Mountains and Nature
Country living is different to city living. In the city, life is exciting with everything on your doorstep. In the country, community thrives and the landscape is beautiful. City life is competitive and expensive but full of opportunity. Country life is quiet but connected to nature. For many, too much city living leads to a craving… Continue reading Country Living
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to fly? To glide through the clouds and see the world from up above? Flying is not a natural activity for us humans. We like to keep our feet on the ground. Floating around in the air without being immediately dragged back down by gravity is not something we… Continue reading The Paraglide
The Alps were made for exploring, and Austria’s Wilder Kaiser mountains are a treat for anyone with an adventurous spirit. The Tirol region, on the border with Bavarian Germany, is a beautiful part of the world. The landscape is like a scene from The Sound of Music with dramatic mountains, rolling green hills and pretty houses. In the winter, skiers and snowboarders flock… Continue reading Wandering in the Wilder Kaiser
An old farm house on a hill. No one lives there. Not anymore. Wallpaper is peeling from the walls inside and abandoned furniture is coated in dust and dirt. The wood is battered and bruised from being exposed to the elements without care and affection. It stands alone, surrounded by lush green fields and pretty yellow… Continue reading The View
A fascination with the mountains is still fairly new for me. It's something that has slowly developed during the last few years. In the past I was always drawn to beaches and the ocean. I love the warmth of tropical climates, swimming in the sea and diving through the waves. I love the sand between my… Continue reading The Mountains Are Calling
