📍 Rainbow Lake Trail, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada📅 Date: 04.08.2025 👣 Distance: 16.6 km round trip⬆️ Elevation Gain: 930 m🕒 Time: Approx. 6–7 hours🥾 Trail Type: Return It was a clear summer morning in Whistler when I set out on the Rainbow Trail, one of those alpine hikes that promises not only a challenge for […]
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Bergamo – A jewel between the Alps and Lombardy Bergamo is a city of rare beauty, divided into two worlds: the lively lower town (Città Bassa) and the medieval upper town (Città Alta), perched on a hill. Shaped by Venetian rule, religious tradition and cultural wealth, Bergamo tells its story through palaces, churches and squares
Loggers Lake via Riverside & Lower Ridge Trail📍 Whistler, British Columbia, Canada📅 Date: 01.08.2025 👣 Distance: 10.3 km round trip⬆️ Elevation Gain: 379 m🕒 Time: Approx. 3–4 hours🥾 Trail Type: Loop📌 Route: Riverside Trail → Lower Ridge Trail → Loggers Lake → Return loop 🌲 Trail Overview: The hike to Loggers Lake begins just south
🏞 Whistler Village & Lost Lake📍 Whistler, British Columbia, Canada👣 Distance: ~5.5 km round trip⬆️ Elevation Gain: ~90 m🕒 Time: Approx. 1.5–2 hours🥾 Trail Type: Out & back A visit to Whistler is not complete without a slow, wandering walk through its village core, followed by a short and tranquil forest hike to Lost Lake.
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A Walking Tour through Ottawa Exploring Ottawa by foot reveals the Canadian capital’s rich historical layers, architectural grandeur, and evolving identity. This walking tour weaves through the city’s most iconic sites, offering both visual delight and a sense of national heritage. 🏛️ Parliament Hill – Heart of Canadian Democracy Standing majestically above the Ottawa River,
Distance: 14.2 km returnElevation Gain: 1030 mTime: 5–7 hours (depending on pace and breaks)Difficulty: Moderate to Hard (especially near the end) Trail Experience The hike begins steadily, winding through forested terrain with a gradual incline that lets you warm up nicely. Along the way, you’re treated to several scenic viewpoints overlooking Howe Sound. On a
Trailhead: Cypress Bowl Road (parking near the Cypress Falls Park entrance)Distance: ~10,6 – 12,1 kmElevation Gain: ~400 mDuration: 3–4.5 hoursDifficulty: ModerateRoute Type: Loop / Out & Back with connectorBest Season: Spring to Fall Trail Overview This route offers a beautiful mix of lush rainforest, cascading waterfalls, canyon views, and a serene lake, all within close
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Gastown Walking Tour – Vancouver’s Historic Heart After spending the morning buying a car, the afternoon sun offers the perfect opportunity to explore the oldest and most atmospheric part of Vancouver: Gastown. With cobblestone streets, vintage lampposts, and restored Victorian buildings, this historic neighborhood tells stories of frontier dreams and gold rush ambition. Founded in
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Vancouver Vancouver, a magnificent city – nestled between mountains and sea – doesn’t demand wealth from those who wish to uncover its secrets. Today, I’ll witness the remarkable dance between urban sophistication and wild nature that makes Vancouver a tourist paradise. I began my journey as the city woke up. After breakfast at the Samesun
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Walking Through Piacenza: A Journey Through Stone, Time, and Soul “Strolling through Piacenza is like walking inside a living chronicle, where each building tells a chapter of Italian history—Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque, and beyond.” 📍 Start: Palazzo Farnese Our walking journey through Piacenza begins at the magnificent Palazzo Farnese, located in Piazza Cittadella. This monumental Renaissance
