For our final day in Val Gardena, we headed up to Alpe di Siusi, which is Europe’s largest high-altitude plateau – and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We excitedly set off on a big loop walk across the plateau, and while most of the snow had melted on the meadows, it remained on the peaks…
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Snowy Hikes In The Dolomites | Val Di Funes & Seceda
We had blue skies for most of our time in the Dolomites, but one night heavy rain fell. It stopped just as we woke up, leaving low-lying clouds drifting through the valley. But up on the high peaks was snow, and that’s where we were heading. A journey north-east led us up to Val di…
The Most Scenic Road Trip In The Dolomites
After four dreamy days staying in a traditional farmhouse close to the Austrian border, it was time for Craig and me to venture south-west and base ourselves in a different area of the Dolomites, known as Val Gardena. There were a couple of route options for our drive there: Option A) Follow the main highway…
Hiking to the Bluest Lake in the Dolomites
After seeing just one photo of Lago di Sorapis, I knew it belonged on our Dolomite bucket list. The lake was a fabulous baby-blue colour, nestled in a rocky basin beneath towering peaks and set in the heart of the Italian Dolomites. We set off on a stunning morning, the air crisp and the low…
Hiking Around Tre Cime | The Dolomites
It was due to be one of those dreamy autumn days in the Italian Dolomites, with crisp blue skies, so Craig and I woke before the sun to make the most of it. The temperature had dropped below zero and a thick layer of ice had formed on the windshield of our rented Fiat Panda….
Returning To The Dolomites | Lago Di Braies and Hidden Valleys
It was late autumn in 2014 when my boyfriend Craig and I first visited the Dolomites in northern Italy. We were on a big, seven-month road trip around Europe that took us up to the Arctic Circle and down to the twinkly Adriatic Sea. One of the places we were most excited about visiting was…
Kirkjufell Mountain, Shipwrecks, and Waterfalls in Southern Iceland
Our final sight on the Snæfellsnes peninsula was the famous Kirkjufell Mountain, which was shaped like a witch’s hat. The steep green slopes rose from a little peninsula that jutted into the sea. As we drove east the mountain seemed to morph into a pointier shape, so we pulled over to soak it all in….
Creepy Hot Springs and Quirky Churches | Snæfellsnes Peninsula
The Snæfellsnes peninsula in western Iceland is said to be ‘Iceland In A Nutshell’ with plenty to offer, from waterfalls and churches to seals and glaciers. But whenever I saw Snæfellsnes written on a map or a blog post I just scanned my eyes over the word – too afraid to say it out loud….
Exploring Unique Sights In Northern Iceland
It was when we were halfway around Iceland that we were finally treated to our first blue sky day – and boy was it worth the wait. A morning drive led us to a closed ski hill, giving us enough elevation to park above a sea of clouds which blanketed the valley below us. It…
Transported To Another Planet In Iceland
Iceland, wiggling along fjords and over mountain passes. It’s basically a big oval that looks like it’s been drawn by someone who’s sat on a plane with severe turbulence. Today we found ourselves in northern Iceland, near Mývatn lake – which felt like another planet – for the billionth time in this country. We were…
NON STOP TRAVELLING 