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Treasure trail expedition in Panama’s rainforest

On foot from the Pacific to the Atlantic

Treasure trail expedition in Panama’s rainforest

The Camino Real, once an important trade route between the Pacific and the Caribbean, is a hidden gem in the Panamanian jungle. On a four-day expedition, I explore historical artefacts and the fascinating animal and natural world in the primary rainforest of the Chagres National Park.

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Japan: Hokkaido’s wild soul of fire and ice

Japan's untamed border

Japan: Hokkaido’s wild soul of fire and ice

This incomparable journey takes me through snowy landscapes, to mystical encounters including cod seeds and caffeine noodles. I get to know Komorebi and Wabi-sabi, catch a glimpse of the world’s largest eagle owl and marvel at unique beauties, traditions and secrets.

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Finland: Icy pleasure

Finnish triple

Finland: Icy pleasure

From comfortable to extreme: snowy Finland offers some exceptional activities beyond the classic winter sports for those who like to experiment. I tried my hand at an icy triple and attended the only course in the world where you can learn to free dive under ice.

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Taiwan – Capital in the jungle

Dumplings, temples and deep valleys

Taiwan – Capital in the jungle

Taiwan offers impressive natural diversity and spectacular landscapes. From the turquoise waters of the beaches on the east coast to the green mountain ranges of the central mountains. The Taroko National Park with its deep gorges and waterfalls and the emerald green Sun Moon Lake attract visitors from all over the world. The diverse flora and fauna as well as the traditional tea-growing areas make Taiwan a paradise for nature lovers and explorers.

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Switzerland – Pearls of Valais

Canyoning, Hiking & Glacier Trekking

Switzerland – Pearls of Valais

Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings, an ice stream that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a via ferrata that ends in a cave, delicious hut cuisine – the gorges, valleys and mountains of the Swiss canton of Valais offer plenty of history, delicacies and awe-inspiring sights.

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Scotland – wide views and wonder islands

Sea breeze, sheep & silence

Scotland – wide views and wonder islands

The islands in the west of Scotland offer spectacular backdrops for outdoor adventures: Windswept coastlines, sheer cliffs, rolling geography, dark skies, endless views. The barrenness, vastness and harsh beauty of this landscape, its rustic and warm-hearted people – that’s what this story is about.

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Becoming ranger in South Africa

Becoming ranger in South Africa

Becoming ranger in South Africa

Four days on foot in the Kruger National Park. With sleep-outs and night watches. I accompany prospective rangers and field guides in what is probably the most dangerous part of their training: Encounters with wildlife and large animals. The reportage is also about self-management, discomfort, life goals, fears and personal growth.

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The jungle that swallowed an empire

Hiking the Camino Real in Panama

The jungle that swallowed an empire

Follow WideOyster’s Lead Explorer Malte Clavin into Panama’s dense rainforest – on the forgotten Camino Real. What begins as a strenuous hike turns into an exciting journey through history – along a route full of treasures and wonders.

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Chile – Colourful harbours, exhilarating nature

Adventures in the world's longest country

Chile – Colourful harbours, exhilarating nature

Valparaiso is world-famous for its colourful houses and historic lifts, the ‘Ascensores’. Situated on the Pacific Ocean, the port city with its colourful street art and exciting architecture turns every visitor’s head – in the truest sense of the word. In Chile’s Conguillio National Park, the volcanic peaks, the magnificent araucarias and the condors gliding through the sky are sure to turn at least as many heads.

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