The name Seceda denotes the westernmost peak along the ridgeline that divides the Val Gardena (Gröden) from the Val di Funes (Villnoßtal) and that culminates with the Odle (Geisler) mountains, part of the Puez-Odle group in the Dolomites. On the southern side, this ridge degrades gently with green lawns dotted with mountain huts, but on the northern side it drops …
Fall Colors in the Dolomites
I believe the Dolomites are the most beautiful mountains in the world. Convince me otherwise. To be honest, I haven’t see the Canadian Rockies or the New Zealand Alps in person, so I might change my mind when I get there, but until I do I’ll stick to my judgment. I will still come back to the Dolomites more often, …
Oman Travelogue, Part 3: Jebel Shams
This is part 3 of my series of articles about my recent photo tour in the Sultanate of Oman. You can find the previously published parts here: Oman Travelogue, Part 1: Muscat Oman Travelogue, Part 2: Nakhal, Wadi Bani Awf, and Al Hamra The next episodes in the series will be published shortly. I am currently planning my next photo tour …
The Mountains Of Austria
by Bethany Lloyd I’ve visited Austria a few times now and each spell has been unfortunately brief. I’ve had just enough time on each of my visits to make me want to come back for more. I’ve dipped in and out of Innsbruck once or twice during my time in the South Tyrol but it was only ever long enough …
The Dolomites of Italy, Part 2
by Bethany Lloyd This is Part 2 of a two-part article. Part 1 can be found here. In winter the Dolomites boast one of the biggest system of pistes in Europe (1200km), rivalling the biggest French resorts. Most famously the Sella Ronda draws in many visitors to the area as skiers can partake in 26km of skiing around the Sella …
The Dolomites of Italy, Part I
by Bethany Lloyd. The Italian Dolomites have been my home from home for a few years now. Two summers and a winter amongst the Dolomitic limestone peaks have allowed me to see this mountain range in all of its seasons and weathers and because of this it has always stood out as my favourite. It has hugely influenced my photography …
Climbing the Mountains of Europe Camera in Hand
With this post, I have the pleasure of introducing Bethany Lloyd, walk leader and photographer in the Alps, as a regular contributor to the Travel Stories section of the site. From now on, Beth will contribute one article every month about her adventures across the mountains of Italy, Austria, Spain, and others. Besides being an experienced walk leader and a …