The northern lights in Lapland

What is an northern lights display? The aurora borealis is a bright and colourful natural phenomenon that occurs in the northern hemisphere …

Where to hike in Innsbruck?

The city of Innsbruck in Austria, whose name means “the bridge over the Inn”, lies in the heart of the Alps, in …

Spectacled bear

The spectacled bear is the only species of bear in South America, present from Venezuela to Bolivia. Its fur is black with …

Trail marking in Romania

At one time, all the Romanian mountain ranges were signposted, hiking was a tradition. Since then, many stretches have been abandoned, with …

Carpathian bears

In Europe there are about 14000 brown bears. The Carpathian Mountains are said to have around 6000 to 7000 individuals. If Slovakia …

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