admin February 25th, 2007
In 2004, the first time we went to Austria, we spent our first week there in a small town called Huben. It’s very tiny, there are about 100 inhabitants in all! Nevertheless it is truly beautiful. It is located at the foot of some very imposing mountains, with an abundance of trails for those who, like us, love strolling immersed in the green of the Austrian woods, while admiring the great mountaintops that surround you.
The only real problem with this place is the cold. In the middle of August, as soon as we woke up in the morning (we woke up early, at around 7) it was already 14 degrees Celsius. Yes, you read right, 14 degrees Celsius!! This is because the town is located directly in between two huge mountain chains, therefore the sun comes out quite late, around 9 in the morning, and it sets early, at 7 in the evening (in the middle of summer, like I said!).
I wouldn’t dare imagine what it’s like here in the winter…! Brr…!
admin February 21st, 2007
When one thinks of nudist colonies, it is natural to think of nudist beaches as well. Modern swimwear is often so revealing that it seems only a small step to nudity. There are several types of nudist beaches. The first time is a real nudist beach in which clothing is not allowed. This type has waned in popularity in recent years. The opponents of this type of mandatory nudity argued that the movement was all about individual freedom and that meant people would also have the right to keep their clothes on as well as take them off. The more up to the date type of nudist beach is actually a clothing optional beach. A variation of the nudist beach is the topless beach. The topless beach is pretty much a place where women bare their breasts and no other nudity is permitted.
There are a surprising number of nudist beaches spread across the entire United States. Laws vary from state to state, and from town to town. It is a good idea to be aware of local laws when planning a nudist vacation. Some of the nudist resorts are located on or near bodies of water including lakes or rivers. The following list is just one person’s opinion of the top five nudist beaches in the United States.
* Little Beach, Hawaii. This clothing optional beach is located on the Island of Maui. Nude bathing is illegal in Hawaii, but this law has not been enforced at Little Beach for some time. A local artist named Dr. Leisure will paint your picture as a souvenir.
* Red, White, and Blue Beach. This beach is located six miles north of Santa Cruz in California. Activities here include whale watching and overnight camping. The beach is privately owned from the parking lot to the shore, and so you can even park your car in the nude here.
* Black Beach. Located in a seaside park on the San Diego shoreline snuggled against high cliffs, this is a popular surfing spot. Some parts of the Park prohibit nudity so you need to make sure you are in the right spot.
* South Beach. This beach located in Miami, Florida is a popular spot with the younger set due to its constant party atmosphere.
* Gunnison Beach. This beach is located at Sandy Hook, New Jersey. It is a clothing optional beach that hosts up to 10,000 people on a summer weekend.
admin February 20th, 2007
My first time in Austria dates back to 2003. It was the middle of August and I was finally able to enjoy a much deserved vacation. Having already been to the sea, my girlfriend and I decided to try a vacation in the mountains.
This site was very useful for finding a place: http://www.eurocampings.net, don’t be fooled by the name, even though is mainly talks about camping, you can also find apartments and/or bungalows for rent.
That’s how we set out for the Otzaler valley, you can read more info on Wikipedia, even if it’s in German, you can see some pictures and a map of the towns that we visited.
Starting from Bologna, the fastest street goes through “Passo del Rombo”. It was a very strange experience! I’ve never seen such a zigzagged street, full of hairpin turns! but once arrived at the top, the panoramic view can’t really be equaled… look at the photo on the side to chase away any doubts!