Milos is the “Greatest Hits” of the Greek Islands when it comes to natural beauty and diversity of landscapes. It is a volcanic island and lies within the same volcanic arc as the island of Santorini. Whilst some of its beautiful locations, including Kleftiko, are only accessible by sea, there are enough stunning sites accessible…
Seealpsee is without a doubt one of Switzerland’s most beautiful lakes. The idyllic alpine lake is situated 1141m above sea level in the Appenzell district of Switzerland, 1.5 hours drive southeast of Zurich. When the sun is shining, the Seealpsee lake reflects the Alpstein mountains behind it to create a heavenly sight. Seealpsee can be…
Harderkulm, known as the “top of Interlaken”, is a viewing point 1322m above sea level. It offers amazing views over lakes Thun and Brienz, as well as the mountains Jungfrau, Mönch and Eiger. There are hiking trails that lead from Interlaken up to the viewpoint, as well as further hiking trails once you reach the…
It takes just one look at a photo of Blausee Lake, and you know you have to visit. Well, that’s what happened to us. We’ll be the first to admit that our visit to Blausee Nature Park is far from our usual long-winded hikes, but its stunning scenery has landed it a spot on our blog. …
If you’ve ever gawked at an amazing photo of Switzerland in the Spring, there’s a good chance you were looking at a photo of Mürren. The small Swiss village of Murren is located on the Schilthorn mountain in the Bernese Oberland, overlooking Lauterbrunnen Valley. In late spring and early summer, the rolling hills are covered…
If you want to experience Mt Olympus and its beautiful surrounds you will first have to make your way to the picturesque little village of Litochoro. The easiest way to reach Litochoro from Thessaloniki is by car, which takes just over an hour. However, the streets in Litochoro are rather narrow and everything is within…
Mt Olympus is only a one hour drive from Thessaloniki, Greece. Visiting the mythical mountain is a great way to add the beautiful Greek countryside to your island-hopping itinerary. We visited Mt Olympus in mid-May, and the snow on the peak hadn’t fully melted so the trail to the summit wasn’t yet open. We therefore…
