Where wildlife roams in Switzerland
Switzerland may have some wild landscapes with soaring mountains and deep verdant valleys peppered with glistening lakes, but their wildlife offering is just as spectacular. Travellers who keep their eyes peeled for is the wildlife that is ever so present in this Alpine country will be pleasantly surprised with what they will find. While some animals can be seen all year round, others are only out
Help UTracks Build a Forest
UTracks, Australia’s leading active European specialist is planting a tree for every booking on its Austrian Lakes and Dachstein Circuit walking itineraries. “With World Environment Day happening on 05 June and National Tree Day on 28 July, it is a timely reminder that travellers can painlessly contribute to the greening of our planet,” UTracks General Manager, Kate Baker said. “It’s a great way for our travellers to make a positive impact
Take a hike in Switzerland
With summer on its way in the Northern hemisphere, Switzerland Tourism has launched their 2019 Summer Campaign, which encourages visitors to take a hike. Literally. Continuing on from their ‘Nature Wants You Back’ campaign, this year’s hiking theme showcases the 65,000km of trails on offer around the country. Known for its pristine natural assets of majestic snow-capped mountains, glassy lakes, waterfalls, verdant valleys and moors, Switzerland also has the densest network of
UTracks expands its range of walks on Iceland’s Laugavegur Trail
Walking the Laugavegur Trail, one of Iceland’s most famous hiking trails, is a wonderful way to escape the country’s influx of visitors and to see some of the most beautiful parts of Iceland at the same time. Active European holiday specialist, UTracks, has added a third walking itinerary to its Laugavegur offering for the 2019 season. As UTracks General Manager, Kate Baker, sees it, it’s not surprising that
11 Reasons to find your wild in Tenerife
Known as the ‘Island of Eternal Spring’, Tenerife isn’t your typical island getaway. Busier than it’s neighbors, this unique European island is a captivating destination with remarkable geography from desert landscapes to lush green mountains and stunning seascapes. (And did we mention 75 degree year-round weather?) Whether you’re a family, a couple, or a solo traveler, Tenerife is a must to add to your 2018 bucket
Getting wild in Costa Brava, Spain
Being one of the most pristine stretches of coast in Europe, and considered among the top things to do when planning a trip outside Barcelona, the Costa Brava (wild coast) is a romantic and gorgeous rock-rugged coast with the Mediterranean sea glimmering on one side and pine trees providing shadow on the other side. Visitors will find tastefully polished fishermen towns and gloriously wild coves with