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Christmas in Budapest
Are you going to celebrate Christmas in Budapest with Hungarian friends? I tell you some essential information about opening hours, public transport and some interesting Hungarian Christmas traditions.
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Exotic Car Rentals
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Jet Lag - Coping on arrival at your destination
With the best preparation in the world before leaving home, and having taken a few simple precautions during your flight, you will inevitably suffer the effects of jet lag, unless you also continue your "no jet lag" plan once you arrive at your...
The Best of Both Worlds in Vancouver, British Columbia
Are you torn between taking a luxurious, pampered holiday versus an outdoor, sporty vacation? If you and your holiday partner can't agree (or even if you're not sure yourself) there's no need to compromise when you visit the city of Vancouver in...
Top 10 Tips For Taking Road Trips With Kids
Like many other families, our family takes a number of road trips each year. We have three beautiful young daughters and people often say to me “How can you stand to take road trips with young kids?” In fact, I love taking road trips. I now prefer...
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The Dolomites, Southtyrol
The impressive mountains of the Dolomites, or Dolomiten are spread across the regions of Trentino-Alto Adige e il Veneto. The Marmolada is, with its 3.342 m, the highest peak of the Dolomites. Another extraordinary mountain range are the "3 pinnacles of Laveredo in the Dolomites of Sesto. The mysterious landscape of the Dolomites is characterised of wide, peaceful pastures with rough reefs of limestone in higher altitudes. The mountain peaks reach an average height of 3.000 to 3.200 m, and often end in flat platforms. The only, still existing glacier is the Marmoladaglacier. Spend your holiday in the Dolomites and explore the magnificent nature choosing between a large number of footpaths, hiking paths, and climbing trails of different level of difficulty. The breathtaking landscape is a real paradise for friends of hiking, climbing and for mountain bike freaks. Choose from many picturesque, small villages situated in the idyllic valleys, surrounded by the massive mountains for your stay in the Dolomites. Every day you will experience new impressions and highlights of the untouched nature. All footpaths are well marked and kept in good condition. Follow the trails over soft pastures and green meadows, trough mixed forests, past refreshing streams and crystal clear mountain lakes, until you get to higher altitudes with impressive views over the mountain scenery.
Following places belong to the famous world of the
Dolomites: the valley of Fassa, the valley of Fiemme, the valley of Pusteria, Cortina d'Ampezzo, , Campiglio and Pinzolo, Val Gardena, the platforms of Sciliar and Catinaccio. In the valley of Fassa you will find the Marmolada, the legendary Catinaccio and the mysterious Sassolungo. Also the Latemar range in the valley of Fiemme is a favourite spot for holiday makers with plenty possibilities for hiking. The valley of Ega is home to the very friendly and traditional Ladins people. Also the valley of Gardena is rich on history and special arts and crafts. The terrific panorama of the "Three pinnacles", the Dolomites of Braies and Sesto will guarantee you unforgettable holiday impressions. The national park of Adamello-Brenta is well known for its big variety of different animals and plants. You would like to feel the warm sun on your skin and take relaxing walks through the woods? Then the platform of Sciliar is perfect for you!
Spending a holiday in the Dolomites means relaxation and regeneration for your body, your spirit and your soul. The untouched nature, the fresh, clean air, and the silence of the fantastic mountains are perfect conditions to recharge your batteries. Take a stroll through the magnificent world of the Dolomites and explore many beautiful places yourself.
About the Author
Martin Drahorad lives in South Tyrol Dolomites. He likes hiking and skiing in the dolomites. Feel free to visit his website, www.hotel-dolomiten.net
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