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Restoring an old catamaran and bringing it back to life
Restoring a catamaran rather than buying a new one: the story of our Hobie Cat Tiger “Addicted 1”, a tale of sustainability, creativity and adventure.
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Restoring an old catamaran and bringing it back to life
Restoring a catamaran rather than buying a new one: the story of our Hobie Cat Tiger “Addicted 1”, a tale of sustainability, creativity and adventure.
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Reconnecting with nature with the Wim Hof Method
What is the Wim Hof Method and how does it work: breathing, cold and mental strength to reconnect with nature and with yourself. Discover the benefits and how to get started.
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Recycling shutters in raised garden beds
Raised vegetable beds made from recycled materials: how we turned old shutters into vegetable beds at the Hotel Kalura in Cefalù. A green project you can replicate at home.
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Zollhaus Open: Swimming and Sustainability
Swimming in icy waters and sustainability: why the Zollhaus Open, the German championship held at the Landhotel Altes Zollhaus, is much more than just a race.
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Cleanup
Clean-up in Cefalù: we’ve cleared rubbish from one of the most picturesque caves on the coast. Find out how it went and how we can work together to protect nature.
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Planting exotic trees
Planting exotic trees in Sicily: we’ve planted 400 tropical trees in our garden. Here’s how we chose them and what we’ve learnt.
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Swimming in a Glacier
Swimming in a glacier at 0 °C: our adventure in the hidden water channels inside the Hintertux Glacier. An extreme and unforgettable experience.
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Hiking trip on Mount Etna
A hike on Mount Etna, Europe’s most active volcano: a 3-day, 2-night trek at an altitude of 3,320 metres, taking in craters, lava and unspoilt wilderness. Find out more about the trip.
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Swimming 10 km without training
Swimming 10 km in the open sea without any training, from Finale di Pollina to Cefalù, with champion Christof Wandratsch. Our craziest adventure yet.
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