Late summer hike: Beer and mountains along the Krkonoše Beer Trail in the Czech Republic

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Text and photo: Mauro Rongione

Majestic mountain ranges, forests stretching across the horizon, and hiking trails with views into two different countries are great for those who love the outdoors. But how do you attract those who would rather spend their late summer at the bar or in a hotel armchair?

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Pilgrimage in Spain along the Camino del Nord

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Writer: Co-operation partner

Hiking through Spain with a clear destination in mind is a form of travel that combines natural experiences, culture and personal challenge. The pilgrim routes to Santiago de Compostela have been used for centuries and still attract people who want to experience the landscape on foot. For those looking for a slightly different route, the Camino del Norte is an exciting alternative, with lots of coastline, varied terrain and many historical settings.

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Finnskogtoppen in Norway – spa, tranquility and wilderness

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Text and photo: Björn Erik Gustavsson

Halfway between Kongsvinger and Torsby, approximately fifty kilometers from each town, is the Finnskogtoppen spa hotel – right on top of a mountain near the Swedish border and with miles-long views over the desolate Finnish forests.

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Borgvik and Glaskogen – culture and nature in western Värmland

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Text and photo: Helena Bergström

In western Värmland, an excursion awaits that offers two completely different experiences – but which fit surprisingly well together. We started the day among cozy little stone houses and mill history in idyllic Borgvik. Then we continued to Glaskogens nature reserve – an area that offers large forests, sparkling lakes and peaceful tranquility.

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Slow luxury on the Göta Canal – that's why we fell in love with the Little Canal Trip

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Text and photo: Helena Bergström

Taking the Little Canal Cruise on the Göta Canal has long been on our bucket list. The classic cruise between Söderköping and Motala aboard the M/S Wilhelm Tham offers a unique combination of history, nature experiences, lock-walking and gastronomy. And after experiencing the trip ourselves, we really understand why the Göta Canal attracts so many people every year.

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By train around Uzbekistan: Zomin National Park

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Now the story of our train journey around Uzbekistan continues... After the capital Tashkent, we set off by train in the direction of Samarkand, getting off in Dashtobod. It was time for us to experience Zomin National Park.

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15 beaches on Andros Island you don't want to miss

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Writer: Helena Bergström

The beaches on the Greek island of Andros are incredibly beautiful, and not as crowded with tourists as some other islands. If you come at the beginning or end of the season, you can really enjoy the peace and quiet.

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Hike to the Gerolimni waterfall on Andros Island - a hidden gem

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Writer: Helena Bergström

The Gerolimni waterfall, on the island of Andros in Greece, was for a long time a place known only to locals. Now it's possible for tourists to hike here - and perhaps, in true Tarzan spirit, swing from a vine into the water - but it's still a quiet, peaceful and scenic little gem, unknown to most.

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Nyrup's nature hotel - a glamping experience in the middle of the beech forest

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Writer: Pernilla

Nyrup's nature hotel is located in the centre of Frostavallen's scenic hiking area, in Höör municipality in Skåne. The Skåne Trail runs here, so you can take the opportunity to hike when you visit Nyrup.

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Free camping in Sardinia - plus beach life and mussel picking

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Lately we've been doing a lot of free camping in Sardinia, and recently we found a place where we also got some sun and swimming. Here we tell you about the rules for fricamping in Sardinia in general, but also about our experiences with beach life, mussel picking and meeting Italians.

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