A long driving holiday from Switzerland to Portugal
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Oct 3rd, 2019
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In September we did something that is turning into an annual thing for us as a family. We loaded everyone up in the car, put the bikes on the roof and drove across the continent to a rented accommodation for a week.
This year it was Portugal via Andorra on the way there and Bordeaux on the return, which is over 3,500km. The stops being perfectly located to be able to spend the night with the kids, explore the places a little in the morning before continuing the journey. Even though this is not the first long trip with the...
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Tour du Mont Blanc
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Jan 7th, 2015
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In 2014 my wife and I decided to do the Tour do Mont Blanc. It is an ambitious trail that takes you through many mountain passes during a 170km hike. You cross through three countries and witness some fabulous views along what is often a 10 day hike.
It is no easy hike and the preperation can be just as hard as the walk itself.
There are some invaluable resourses out there that you should read and or buy if you are also looking to do the walk.
http://www.walkingthetmb.com/ - This website has a lot of good information about...
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KLM long haul and Schiphol airport
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Oct 1st, 2013
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Just recently I travelled from Switzerland to South Africa on KLM flying via Schiphol Airport.
I had not heard too many things about KLM and I went with the thought that hearing little about them also means they can not be too bad. On the flight over this...
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