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May 17, 2025

Month: April 2017

Geisterklamm
Hiking

How to Hike the Geisterklamm for a Ghostly Walk from Austria to Germany

April 30, 2017

Geisterklamm literally means gorge of the ghosts. But don´t worry, the only scary thing about hiking the Geisterklamm is crossing the bridges where the Leutascher Ache (name of the river) flows up to 75 metres […]

Women farmers raking grass on a mountain slope in the Stubai Valley.
Uncategorized

Why the Female Farmer has the Toughest Job in Austria

April 24, 2017

It’s official. The farmer’s wife has the toughest job in Austria. Let me rephrase. The female farmer has the toughest job in Austria. It would be an injustice to refer to her only as a […]

The Grawa Alm in the Stubai Valley, Tyrol, Austria.
Stubai Valley

4 Favourite Things to Do in Stubai in Summer

April 19, 2017

We love visiting the Stubai Valley in summer. It’s close to our home, and many of the attractions are free. Having a picnic at Klaus Äuele Kids Park tops our list mainly because we can […]

Lamb chops from Posidonas Greek restaurant in Innsbruck.
Eat & Drink

5 Favourite Innsbruck Restaurants for Families

April 10, 2017

Innsbruck Restaurants have changed quite a bit since we arrived in 2010. As meat-eating South Africans, we often crave a good hamburger but they were weirdly absent from restaurant menus. Thank goodness, the humble meat […]

Postbus in Tulfes, Austria.
Driving

All About Car Rental, Buses and Shuttles

April 9, 2017

From car rental to buses, taxis and shuttle services – here are some road transport options in Tyrol if you’re not driving your own car. Rental Cars Several big car rental agencies are represented in […]

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