Are you looking for a ski holiday in Austria, but not sure which destination to choose? We recommend five popular Tyrolean valleys and a variety of ski resorts. Which one is best for you depends on what you're looking for - advanced skiing, a family holiday or maybe gourmet food and fun?
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Right now the Alpine World Cup in Åre 2019 is underway, and we have been following the world championship for a few days. What an experience! We've seen enormously talented skiers, partied in the Austrian house "Tirolberg" and happened to be travelling with the King and Queen. Among other things.
Read moreIs it time for tourism in Saudi Arabia perhaps? Are the Chinese taking over the market as travellers? And what does it cost to watch the World Cup in Russia? This week we have exotic travel news here at FREEDOMtravel. In addition, we can tell you that many Swedes like to escape the country over Christmas and that the supply of flights to the United States is increasing.
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Last winter we tried skiing in the Alps for the first time, and we were hooked! The Swedish mountains in all honour, but there is something special about going high up on an alpine peak and then sliding down these long descents that never seem to end.
Read moreMountain biking in Zermatt, Switzerland! We are not exaggerating when we say that this is one of the most amazing nature experiences we have ever had. We took the bikes on ski lifts up the mountain and then travelled down, along a bike trail. Moderately challenging, not too strenuous and absolutely stunningly beautiful.
Read moreWe tried a full-day mountain bike tour in Gozo, Malta. We cycled along the coastline and experienced everything from dramatic cliffs to cosy fishing villages. We have to say that mountain biking in Gozo is the perfect way to experience the best this island has to offer.
Read moreDiving in Malta at last! Peter got the chance to dive in Marsalforn in Gozo, Malta. He got to do a private dive with an instructor, as his diving licence is not yet complete. This dive in Malta was Peter's first open water dive - according to him very cool and a really good experience. Join us for scuba diving in Malta in text and pictures!
Read moreHow do you actually learn to dive? Peter did a small test dive on The Wilderness Fair a few weeks ago and was immediately hooked. He wanted to try this again! He booked a course at the fair and took the course books and films home with him. The course started last Friday, and this weekend has been two intense days centred around diving. "Join" Peter on a diving course!
Read moreWe tend to get stuck in front of our computers in our houseboat. There is always something we want to fix with the blog or something. It is admittedly very fun and engaging, but it's still lucky that we have friends who pull us out sometimes.
Read moreDo you like football or hockey? Would you like to go on a football or hockey trip, or have you even been on one? My interest in sports is probably a bit too vague for Peter to attract me, but his niece Dessi and her husband Lasse (who got married last summer) and Dessi's family (parents, brother and girlfriend) have a much stronger interest. They have just returned from a really exciting hockey trip in Canada - and we took the opportunity to interview Dessi about the trip!
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