One of the most famous natural landmarks in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains is the Pravčická brána. In German it is called the Prebischtor and is the largest natural sandstone arch in Europe. It is truly striking and one sunny morning I caught the train to Schöna to try and see this incredible formation for myself. […]
Hiking
Best Winter Hike in Stockholm Hellasgården
Is Hellasgården the best winter hike in Stockholm, Sweden? Stockholm is a wonderful city full of beautiful architecture and culture. The Swedish capital also boasts an impressive abundance of nature. The hundreds of islands that make up the city and surrounding area are perfect to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Yet with […]
Scrambling up Tryfan
Alex and I were walking up a mountain. This was the only day of the trip to Wales I had asked Alex to plan. We greeted a group who were descending down the mountain, climbing gear draped over their shoulders, when I asked how to pronounce the name of the mountain. The mountain I had […]