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Stories from the Road

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A Day of Contrasts

This morning began gently, beside the quiet flow of the Rhône River. I woke to sunshine and warmth — a welcome contrast to the biting cold of previous days. It was already 20°C when I stepped out into the light, and it felt like stepping into a new season. Me and my friend took it […]

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The Last Loop, The Endless View

It’s 9 PM. Just returned from the second hike of the day. One was better than the other. I woke up thinking there weren’t many options left here. Nothing new on the map, and the trails I hadn’t done were far. But the weather was clear — bright sun, no clouds — and it was […]

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Nature rewards our instincts

We set out with great energy for our next mountain adventure. Our journey began near Lac des Dix, home to the world’s largest gravity dam—but our true destination was the towering peaks beyond. We hiked up the dam and continued toward Mont de la Blana, standing at 2,934 meters. The climb was tough, but the […]

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At the foot of the Ferpècle Glacier

I woke up to a freezing morning, with fresh snow blanketing the ground and a cold breeze sweeping through the valley. The temperature hovered around 6°C. The mountains were hidden under a thick layer of snow, and it felt like all my plans for the day had been wiped out by the heavy snowfall and […]

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Stories from Switzerland 🇨🇭

Prarochet — Where Freedom Is Real

Waking up to sunshine—what a blessing. No wind. After so many gusty nights, just opening the van door to calm stillness felt fulfilling. My legs were sore from yesterday’s hike, but I couldn’t help thinking about it again. The landscape still pulled at me. Yesterday had started slowly, with a peaceful walk around the lake […]

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Journey of Well-Being and Discovery

This past month, I set out to improve my mental and physical well-being and lift my spirit. Switzerland offered me everything I needed — and much more. What I Loved About Switzerland The nature is absolutely breathtaking. Towering mountains, endless trails, and crystal-clear lakes create the perfect backdrop for adventure.I was impressed by the quality […]

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Itch for adventure after two days of rest.

I decided to head to a mountain lake, just 60 kilometers away by car. As I drove, the excitement built up—I was eager for what awaited. The two-hour road to the lake was treacherous, with steep climbs that seemed never-ending. But I persevered and finally arrived, already at 2,000 meters, ready to explore under the […]

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Stories from Denmark 🇩🇰

Driving Into Winter

This trip wasn’t planned in advance, nor was it something I expected to do at all. It started with a simple message from a friend of mine. He urgently needed to return from Slovakia to Denmark to settle some family matters, but his time window to get back to work was incredibly tight. He couldn’t […]

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Stories from Austria 🇦🇹

My First Via Ferrata Adventure

It all started in Bratislava. My friend Adam had just finished a rafting trip and reached out to me with an unexpected invitation: “Do you want to go on a Via Ferrata?” I didn’t even know what that was, but the word “adventure” was enough for me. Without hesitation, I said yes. Adam had some […]

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Stories from England 🇬🇧

The First Ride – England

I had been living in England for years — good job, stable life, but never quite at home. The people were kind yet distant, and I missed nature deeply. I longed for mountains, wild lakes, and the feeling of being surrounded by something untamed. England’s calm landscape and closed rhythm slowly pressed against my curiosity, […]

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Stories from Portugal 🇵🇹

Portugal

When I first landed in Portugal, I had no idea how much this country would challenge, surprise, and heal me — all in one journey. It was part of a work deal that allowed me to travel abroad every three months. After Tenerife, I felt ready for something new — something that would bring me […]

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Stories from Spain 🇪🇸

Adventure with my father

I had been living in England for a few years when I decided to take my father on a trip. He wasn’t doing well alone at home, and I wanted us to connect in a way we never had before. I had just returned from Tenerife and was blown away by its beauty—it hit me […]

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Freedom in Tenerife

It all started in England. I was working as a designer — spending my days in front of the screen, creating, refining, collaborating. I liked my work, but somewhere inside, I felt an ongoing push to live more freely. From the very beginning, I was drawn to remote work. It wasn’t just about convenience — […]

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One Month in Andalusia

It all started with a simple invitation. My friend Ivana, who I was living with at the time, asked me to join her on a trip to Spain—to Andalusia—to visit another good friend and just spend some time together. Ivana had a beautiful car, and the idea of driving through Andalusia instantly sparked my excitement. […]

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Stories from Poland 🇵🇱

Woodstock – A Journey into Madness and Music

I remember feeling this sudden, irresistible urge to go to Woodstock, the festival in Poland. It was in a place called Przestanek… somewhere in Kolobrzesk—I never really cared about the exact geography. The festival wasn’t far from Berlin, and it was known as this massive, almost mythical celebration, something like a fruit festival, with music […]

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Stories from Slovakia 🇸🇰

The Journey to Ružomberok

I was seventeen when the idea came to me — to go hitchhiking for the first time. It wasn’t about reaching somewhere new, but about revisiting a place that lived in my childhood memories: Ružomberok. I remembered its forests and mountains, how peaceful it felt as a kid when we went camping there. It seemed […]

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