Feb 06

Health Tip: Visit the Austrian Tyrol and be happy

It is a known fact, (based upon years of empirical evidence), that you will be ridiculously happy if you visit the Austrian Tyrol. 
Moreover, visit any region referred to as “Tyrolean” or part of the “Tyrol,” and you will suddenly feel an overwhelming sense of calm, wellbeing and rightness with the world. The word “Tyrol” is synonymous with resplendent geography, enchanting architecture and a great quality of life. It also goes without saying that the hiking is heavenly and the food is beyond reproach.
Need proof of the happiness? Here’s some:
In the top photo our guests hike to the village of Völs am Schlern during our Italian Dolomites Trek. Bottom photo: The girls really do wear dirndls, and they like to share their Schnapps. Other “Tyrolean” tours that we offer include the Bavarian Tyrol Trek and the Alpino Vino Wunderbar

Images by Chris Pranskatis

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