Laurel Profile

Laurel
Join Date:
2012-03-30
Blogs Owned
1. Monkeys, Mountains and Maultaschen
Exploring Europe and beyond for outdoor adventures, off-beat locations, local cuisine and monkeys!
Latest Blog Posts
- The Beaches on the Island of AixThe Island of Aix, so close to mainland France, but worlds apart and that's just how the residents like it.
- Coffee Facts: According to Italy’s 1st Coffee SommelierFascinating coffee facts, like what cat poop and the world's most expensive coffee have in common. From Valentin Hofer, Italy's 1st Coffee Sommelier.
- The Sundials of GualbaGualba, a small village in Catalonia is home to a whopping 17 sundials! Visitors can even go on a sundial tour, which I highly recommend.
- Summer Adventures in the Nassfeld, AustriaThe Nassfeld is a popular ski resort in Austria, but it offers action packed adventures all year long.
- My Wild South African and Swaziland AdventuresMy African adventures were on the wild side - just the way I wanted them with lots of wildlife and sharks.
- Crocosaurus Cove: Swim with CrocsSwim with crocs at Crocosaurus Cove - with a safety glass in between or just enjoy the underwater view. Crocs are fascinating creatures.
- Magnetic Termite Mounds: My Favorite Piece of Architecture in the Northern TerritoryThe Magnetic Termite Mounds in Litchfield National Park are one of my favorite pieces of architecture. Termites are architectural geniuses!
- Live Like a Local in DurbanLive like a local by staying in private accommodation provided by Wimdu. Monkey visitors optional on some properties.
- Nourlangie: An Amazing Australian Rock Art SiteNourlangie Rock Art Site in Kakadu National Park is some of the most amazing rock art I've ever seen. And yet I don't understand most of it. Nor am I supposed to.
- Meeting 4 Legged Locals in Nitmiluk National Park, Northern TerritoryI love meeting locals, but the 4 legged hopping variety at Nitmiluk National Park, may just be my favorites yet!
- Wallabies in Nitmiluk National ParkI love meeting locals, but the 4 legged hopping variety at Nitmiluk National Park, may just be my favorites yet!
- Giants Castle: Main CaveGiants Castle: Main Cave features over 500 bushmen paintings giving a glimpse into the lives of hunter-gathers.
- My Top 3 Travel MemoriesMy top 3 travel memories - all of which involve animals, but surprisingly not primates!
- Reaching New Heights with the Rock Labyrinth and Flying FoxA rock labyrinth, flying fox and a high ropes course are just a few of the adventures waiting for you in the Nassfeld.
- Cage Diving with Crocs at Crocosaurus Cove in DarwinCage diving with crocs at Crocosaurus Cove in Darwin, is definitely one for the bucket list!
- Margravial Opera House: Germany’s Newest UNESCO World Heritage SiteThe timing was serendipitous for my recent visit to Bayreuth, a city known for it culture, palaces and beer. A week earlier the Margravial Opera House became Germany’s newest UNESCO World Heritage Site. While opera is not really my thing, I...
- Margravial Opera HouseMargravial Opera House in Bayreuth is Germany's newest UNESCO World Heritage Site and is considered to be the most beautifully preserved Baroque opera house in all of Europe!
- Monkeys and Mountains: My EPIC Day in the DrakensbergMy epic day in the Drakensberg, S. Africa involved two of my favorite things: monkeys and mountains.
- Castles, Cycling and Climbing in Prien am ChiemseePrien am Chiemsee is a great get away close to Munich for castles, cycling, climbing and more.
- Sweating Bullets: Relaxing at the Hotel and Spa BleibergerhofThe Hotel and Spa Bleibergerhof in Bad Bleiberg, Austria is where you go to get away and to escape from all the stresses of daily life - even I was able to relax!