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Visits to a Disappearing World: Vermunt Glacier in Vorarlberg
Austria, Europe The Common Wanderer 11/29/21 Austria, Europe The Common Wanderer 11/29/21

Visits to a Disappearing World: Vermunt Glacier in Vorarlberg

Our guided hike along the Vermunt Glacier, in Vorarlberg’s Montafon region, was a special opportunity to witness a magical frozen world — one that’s slipping away before our eyes.

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Glacier Treks & Epic Hikes: 7 Things to do in the Montafon Valley, Vorarlberg
Austria, Europe, Travel Guides The Common Wanderer 11/29/21 Austria, Europe, Travel Guides The Common Wanderer 11/29/21

Glacier Treks & Epic Hikes: 7 Things to do in the Montafon Valley, Vorarlberg

The Montafon Valley is one of Austria’s alpine hidden gems, full of world-class hiking, epic via ferratas and awe-inspiring glacier treks - plus plenty of tradition, culture, and hospitality too. Here are 6 of our favourite things to do there!

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17 super useful skiing tips for first time skiers
Austria The Common Wanderer 4/14/20 Austria The Common Wanderer 4/14/20

17 super useful skiing tips for first time skiers

First time skier heading out on your maiden ski trip?! Awesome! From what to buy and what to rent to whether ski lessons are necessary and how to stay standing, these skiing tips for beginners have you covered.

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Beginner’s nerves and skiers highs: learning to ski in Vorarlberg, Austria
Austria, Europe The Common Wanderer 2/21/20 Austria, Europe The Common Wanderer 2/21/20

Beginner’s nerves and skiers highs: learning to ski in Vorarlberg, Austria

We recently spent a week learning to ski in Vorarlberg, Austria’s alpine winter wonderland. From the beginner slopes of Ifen to the hidden gem of Großes Walsertal biosphere’s Faschina ski area, these are the skiing adventures of two Aussies in Austria.

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When the World Turned White: Snowshoeing in Vorarlberg, Austria
Austria, Europe The Common Wanderer 2/16/20 Austria, Europe The Common Wanderer 2/16/20

When the World Turned White: Snowshoeing in Vorarlberg, Austria

We recently spent a week exploring the winter wonderland that is Vorarlberg, Austria, where a snowshoe hike through the snowy landscapes of Kleinwalsertal inspired childlike wonder and became a memorable adventure.

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Summer in Vorarlberg, Austria: 10 of the best things to see and do
Austria, Europe The Common Wanderer 8/10/18 Austria, Europe The Common Wanderer 8/10/18

Summer in Vorarlberg, Austria: 10 of the best things to see and do

Looking for things to do in Vorarlberg, Austria, in summer? From world-class hiking and biking to the incredible design and culture trails, we've rounded up our favourite summer activities in this stunning alpine region.

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A hike for the soul: finding perspective on the summit of Kanisfluh
Austria, Europe The Common Wanderer 8/7/18 Austria, Europe The Common Wanderer 8/7/18

A hike for the soul: finding perspective on the summit of Kanisfluh

How an incredible sunrise hike to Kanisfluh mountain in Vorarlberg was exactly what this weary traveller needed - plus the information you need to hike it yourself!

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The stunning beauty of Austria's Vorarlberg region in photos
Europe, Austria, Photography The Common Wanderer 8/3/18 Europe, Austria, Photography The Common Wanderer 8/3/18

The stunning beauty of Austria's Vorarlberg region in photos

There aren't many places on this planet that have blown us away like Vorarlberg did. From sunrise hikes to nights in cabins on a mountain: our photo diary from summer in the Austrian Alps.

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Is the Saigon Skydeck worth it?

TL:DR... yes. But there's a bit more to it, so read below.

Is it a tourist trap? Yes. Is it expensive? Yes. Should you still visit? YES.

We always appreciate seeing a city from above, hovering above the chaos at str
This is the end. 

We've never been overly comfortable with sharing our children online, but when Finn was born, we decided that was it, we'd no longer show their faces. 

The reason? We feel really uncomfortable with our children's faces being plast
An afternoon at the pastel-hued City Palace, Jaipur 🌈

Many of you probably have no idea, as we never shared it (classic us), but we have a heap of Jaipur travel guides on the blog, including a thoroughly detailed guide to the City Palace. 

So if y
Sharing a little Dandenong Ranges day-trip guide for your weekend planning 🌳

We're massive fans of the Dandenongs, and they're the perfect short-day trip from Melbourne, especially for families. There's heaps to do, a great foodie scene, and a lot
Europe's most underrated city? We think so. Welcome to Ljubljana (travel guide below!).

We've been visiting here for nigh on 20 years (well, Mark has - he's old), and it never fails to impress. It's compact, gorgeous, has a great food and wine scene

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