To really experience Costa Rica’s wildlife and landscapes, you have to set off on foot. Here are our favorite jungle hikes, from the Pacific coast to the Monteverde cloud forest.
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The mystical Monteverde Cloud Forest in the heart of Costa Rica is worth a trip on its own: on the hike to the continental divide you cross several climate zones in no time.
Travel tips for the famous Manuel Antonio National Park. Katja loves the park; Walter advises against the visit.
Inside Marino Ballena National Park: humpback whales surfacing next to the boat, a low-tide walk out along the famous whale-tail sandbar, and the boutique hotel we nearly skidded backward off the mountain to reach.
Our tested 2.5-week Costa Rica route along the Pacific: rainforest, cloud forest, jungle lodges, Arenal volcano hikes, and the hotel pick we nearly skidded backward off the mountain to reach.
Rainforest, lush green, and a quietly watching volcano: around La Fortuna, you experience Costa Rica at full intensity. Four excursions show you this memorable region from very different angles.
Golden vineyards, white truffles, and four restaurants that made us never want to leave the Langhe hills.
Mount Pilatus, Lucerne's local mountain, is one of the most popular destinations in Central Switzerland.
From Lucerne, there is a legendary Pilatus Golden Round Trip by boat, funicular, and cable car.
The Lofoten Islands are a Norwegian archipelago north of the Arctic Circle. Here, dramatic mountain peaks rise directly out of the sea. Colorful fishermen's huts stand on stilts in idyllic harbors, and the light is so changeable that you can sometimes experience all four seasons in the space of an hour.
The Jungfraujoch ranks right up there among prime Switzerland high-altitude destinations. The sights on the way up alone are spectacular; on top await multiple attractions, and the mountain scenery will take your breath away!
Recommended route and travel tips for an unforgettable Namibia tour: From the dead trees of Deadvlei to the bizarre rocky landscapes in Damaraland and where the wild animals roam in Etosha National Park.
We highly recommend going on an adventure to a desert camp not far from Al Wasil. It it only takes a 15-minute drive from Al Wasil to get there. So, here is how we experienced our detour to the dunes: