The term Wanderlust originates from the German words wandern (to hike) and Lust (desire). Today it’s mostly used in connection with traveling – however, Wanderlust can have much broader and deeper meanings, and it can even serve as a life philosophy. Here are some examples of what and how. Upside Down artwork by Sibylla Walpen. The Bernese Alps in…
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Day 2 in Engadin: The Lake St. Moritz and the UNESCO World Heritage railway trail
Join the two-days trip to the eastern Swiss Alps! Read the first day of the trip (if you haven’t already). After the breakfast and leaving the little hotel nestled in the wooded mountains, I almost jumped on the wrong train because my train was late – which is rather rare in Switzerland. The couple waiting with…
Day 1 of a trip to Engadin: Buildings full of stories and horse riding along the rivers
Join me on a two-day trip to the eastern Swiss Alps! The train travel from Zurich to Zuoz took about 2.5 hours, and was full of gorgeous views of mountains, rivers and towns. Lake Walen, Heidiland, Klosters and other places passed by, until the train turned towards the valleys of Engadin. I got off the…
Go solo – why some trips are better alone?
Traveling with family or friends is fun but sometimes it’s good to go to places alone too. Even a day trip can do wonders! Here you can read five positive perspectives of solo travel: 1. SIMPLICITY The trip will be simpler to plan and execute as you don’t need to negotiate with anyone. You are…
15+ Sunny Sides of Switzerland that make you want to stay
Jump directly to see The Zurich Coffee Place Recommendations, updated 19.3.2023 What are the best things about your living place? By listing the good aspects of your living place, you get a positive lens that helps you to see the good around you. The list is helpful also when you are struggling with your current…
15 things I miss about living in Singapore
“Live for the moments you can’t put into words.” There is still some winter left in Europe but I’m already excited about the spring and the green that comes with it… I mind traveled back to the tropics and listed things I miss about living in Singapore: Swimming daily outdoors, all year round and without…