7 Reasons Why Bouldering Aids Mindfulness

We are often encapsulated in thoughts about what we need to prepare, or do tomorrow. What we need to do at work or thinking about what we need to do now to achieve our 5 year goals. Rarely are we in a state of mindfulness. Mindfulness is being in the present moment and paying attention …

Continue reading 7 Reasons Why Bouldering Aids Mindfulness

Affordable Adventure Bavaria

5 Must Knows to Conquer Zugspitze & Alpspitze, Germany

Visible from Munich, it is no wonder why the Zugspitze is one of the most iconic peaks in the Garmisch alps. It’s little sister the Alpspitze protrudes from the ridge like a pyramid perched at 2600m and it one of the most iconic peaks of the Garmisch region. Although the Alpspitze is the little sister …

Continue reading 5 Must Knows to Conquer Zugspitze & Alpspitze, Germany

Staying at Villa Gjeçaj Albania

Villa Gjeçaj is located in Thethi National Park, which is in the Northern Albanian Alps at 850m above sea level. This beautiful village is quite remote (3 hours from the nearest town, Shkoder) and has very few tourists. It is important to note that due to its remote location, there are no super luxurious hotels …

Continue reading Staying at Villa Gjeçaj Albania

Itinerary for Northern Albania in 3 days

With an alpine region and narrow single track roads that aren't suitable for rental vehicles, Northern Albania has some exciting adventures that can be explored in 3 days. The village of Theth is quicker to access by car than other villages such as Valbone. Theth is a picturesque remote village located in the Thethi National …

Continue reading Itinerary for Northern Albania in 3 days

3 Adventures near Salzburg

Oh Austria. When many native English speakers think of Salzburg and Austria, the first thing that springs to mind is the Sound of Music and Mozart... Sorry to disappoint you, but I haven’t seen any singing Nuns during the times I have visited Salzburg, but as shown in the musical, the scenery is beautiful. There …

Continue reading 3 Adventures near Salzburg