It is Wednesday, August 15, 2023. The air is crisp and clear as we, my Sister-in-law Basia, here daughter Anja, my wife Hania and me, leave the Aare Gorge near Innertkirchen behind, the tires of our car gripping the first switchbacks of the Grimsel Pass road. It is a journey into another world—away from the […]
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Monday, August 13, 2023 The day begins early. Together with Basia, Anja, Hania, and Simon, I set off from railway station in Grindelwald to the First Gondola. It was a relatively sunny day, but a light veil of clouds draped the sky – a blessing, as it kept the temperature pleasantly cool for our adventure.
Peak Happiness above Grindelwald: A Morning at First Read More »
Sunday, August 12, 2023 The morning begins शांत and clear in Wengen. The air is fresh, almost transparent, and a soft light rests over the rooftops, promising an extraordinary day. We set out early—my sister-in-law Basia, her daughter Anja, my wife Hania, our son Simon, and I. The inexpensive ticket we managed to secure feels
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Saturday, August 11, 2023 – 9.2 km | 498 meters of elevation gain We set off at 8:15 a.m. When we step off the train in Kandersteg at exactly 10:00, a veil of clouds hangs lightly over the valley, yet the sun is already breaking through. A promising beginning. We buy our tickets and soon
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6/7 February 2025 The area of Asti is marked by an extraordinary concentration of history. Well-preserved medieval family towers rise between Baroque churches and elegant palaces, bearing witness to a time when Asti was one of the most important commercial centers of northern Italy. Yet the city never feels loud or ostentatious. Its beauty reveals
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21 July 2017 We set out early from Kuźnice, still wrapped in the cool, resin-scented air of the forest. At around 1,000 metres above sea level, the day had not yet fully warmed, and the light filtered softly through the spruce and fir trees. The blue and yellow trails led us steadily upward, their gravel
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23 km · 1,131 m elevation gain · 8–9 hours18 July 2017 We set out very early in the morning, long before the parking lot in Palenica Białczańska filled with cars and voices. The length and seriousness of the route demanded this quiet beginning. We, my wife Hania and our sons Simon and Victor, and
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From the Village Streets to the Alpine Heights Our day began not in the clouds but on cobblestone and pavement. Grindelwald, nestled deep in a green valley under the towering shadow of the Eiger, invites us to slow our pace before the adrenaline rush began. Wooden chalets line the main street, each balcony heavy with
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Route: Grindelwald Grund – Swing Canyon – Grindelwald Dorf – Eiger Ultratrails – Marmorbruch – Grindelwald Grund Date: 24.09.2024 Length: approx. 14 km round tripElevation gain: around 850 mTotal time: about 7–8.5 hours including lunch break Leaving the parking area at Grindelwald Grund in the fresh morning air, I began my hike along the Schwarze
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Bologna – The jewel of Emilia-Romagna Bologna has one of the most beautiful and best-preserved old towns in Europe with many cultural attractions. These include the towers from the Middle Ages and the almost 40 km of arcades that connect the extensive city center with its pedestrian zones, squares, churches and palaces. The arcades of
