“Virabhadrasana” and “Adho Mukha Svanasana” are two of the most recognized yoga poses in the West. As one of the most outdoorsy and active countries in the world, Tirol promotes personal wellbeing through outdoor adventures such as hiking, running, mountain biking and skiing. But even here at the Heart of the Alps, where all sorts of mountain sports are a way of life, more and more hikers and skiers are rolling out their yoga mats to tap the wisdom of Warrior 2. And to experience some of the most extraordinary venues from a different perspective, the Downward Dog …

Do you know what a Doggl maker is? Or how about a Säckler master, a micro carver or a stone printer?

There’s something magical that happens when leaves begin to change colours, the air turns crisp and cool and days are getting darker earlier. Autumn brings a new set of activities to fill your days—here is my ultimate autumn bucket list:

“Intemperance is the culprit, the mother of all crises”, said Innsbruck’s former Bishop Dr. Reinhold Stecher (†), a man I value greatly. Many of the problems in Western society stem from the excessive use of food and drugs. A period of abstention can be a time of empowerment and renewal for body, mind and soul.

The winter scenery in Tirol is incredibly beautiful and the list of recreational outdoor activities is endless. However, it is also pretty darn cold here. Does all this sub-zero chilliness leave you… well… cold? It doesn’t have to be this way. Here, I’ve found the best ways to beat the frigid cold:

As we roll on into March and a new season, celebrate by shedding those winter layers, getting out and smelling the flowers. Spring in Tirol means taking advantage of sun in the valley and snow in the mountains. I’ve always been an advocate of making seasonal to-do lists in order to keep life interesting. However, I fully agree that one has a right to one’s personal preferences, ‘to each his own’ as they say. Without further ado, here are 10 spring adventures that have made my bucket list… What spring to-dos are on your bucket list?

I am pretty discerning when it comes to hotels… How about you? How fortunate that Tirol boasts a great number of characterful places to stay for that true home-away-from-home feeling. Here I present the cream of the crop, farmstays with a difference: While they offer the pleasures of a beautiful old house, they also cater to our increased demands with upscale amenities and attitude.

Passengers flying in to Innsbruck (IATA: INN) are fortunate. They will enjoy the most dramatic approach to any airport in Europe, as the aircraft descends through a deep mountain valley. We talked to three people who told us why Innsbruck is their fav airport in the world to fly in/out of…

It’s almost that time again to bring in the new year – only a few more days until New Year’s Eve! Do you know what you’ll be doing to welcome the new year? If not, that’s okay. Tirol has a lot of different options to make your New Year’s Eve unique. Here are a few we love to recommend:

Tirol sparkles in winter. Blanketed in snow, church steeples stand out against deep blue sky… it’s playtime for winter sports fans and nature lovers! Listed below are 10 things to do in Tirol this winter.