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TAYA NICHOLSON

TAYA NICHOLSON

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Adventure Travel Photographer

Chasing a lifetime of adventure

Below the surface. Above the clouds. Capturing those moments that make you feel alive.

How cute are little French grocery stores 😍

Would be rude not to stop for a croissant or baguette too 🤷‍♀️

How cute are little French grocery stores 😍

Would be rude not to stop for a croissant or baguette too 🤷‍♀️

Exploring South East Asia ooking for an adventure that’s still off the radar? 🌏

Vang Vieng in Laos is a small riverside town surrounded by dramatic karst mountains, caves, and emerald rice fields 🇱🇦

Once known for its party scene, it’s now a haven for adventure seekers - from kayaking and tubing down the Nam Song River to hiking, rock climbing, and hot air ballooning over misty valleys 🏔️🎈

Despite its growing popularity, Vang Vieng remains one of Southeast Asia’s arguably most underrated and relatively undiscovered adventure destinations 🌿

🌿🏔️✈️

#VangVieng #LaosAdventures #HiddenGem #OffTheBeatenPath #AdventureTravel #southeastasiatravel #NamSongRiver #TravelLaos #WanderSoutheastAsia #luangprabang #laostravel

Exploring South East Asia ooking for an adventure that’s still off the radar? 🌏

Vang Vieng in Laos is a small riverside town surrounded by dramatic karst mountains, caves, and emerald rice fields 🇱🇦

Once known for its party scene, it’s now a haven for adventure seekers - from kayaking and tubing down the Nam Song River to hiking, rock climbing, and hot air ballooning over misty valleys 🏔️🎈

Despite its growing popularity, Vang Vieng remains one of Southeast Asia’s arguably most underrated and relatively undiscovered adventure destinations 🌿

🌿🏔️✈️

#VangVieng #LaosAdventures #HiddenGem #OffTheBeatenPath #AdventureTravel #southeastasiatravel #NamSongRiver #TravelLaos #WanderSoutheastAsia #luangprabang #laostravel

The grey langur monkeys of Rajasthan 🐒

Grey langurs are a common sight around Rajasthan’s temples, often seen lounging on steps or perched on rooftops 🛕

Revered in Hindu culture as symbols of Hanuman, they’re considered sacred and freely roam these holy spaces. You’ll spot them in temple towns like Pushkar, Jaipur, and Ranakpur.

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#RajasthanDiaries #IncredibleIndia #GreyLangur #wildlifephotographyoftheyear #SacredIndia #Pushkar #JaipurDiaries #Ranakpur #TravelIndia #SacredMonkeys #HinduCulture #WildlifePhotography #featuremeteds #olympustwshare

The grey langur monkeys of Rajasthan 🐒

Grey langurs are a common sight around Rajasthan’s temples, often seen lounging on steps or perched on rooftops 🛕

Revered in Hindu culture as symbols of Hanuman, they’re considered sacred and freely roam these holy spaces. You’ll spot them in temple towns like Pushkar, Jaipur, and Ranakpur.

👣

#RajasthanDiaries #IncredibleIndia #GreyLangur #wildlifephotographyoftheyear #SacredIndia #Pushkar #JaipurDiaries #Ranakpur #TravelIndia #SacredMonkeys #HinduCulture #WildlifePhotography #featuremeteds #olympustwshare

He comes on one speed only: turbo mode 🏃‍♂️💨

#hikingreels #hikingmemes #hikingholiday #trekkinglife #thruhiking

He comes on one speed only: turbo mode 🏃‍♂️💨

#hikingreels #hikingmemes #hikingholiday #trekkinglife #thruhiking

⛵️Exploring Komodo Island by liveaboard is an adventure like no other 🐉

By day, dive into some of the world’s richest waters - where manta rays glide, reef sharks patrol, and vibrant coral gardens thrive 🤿🪸🦈

By night, sail between remote islands, waking up each morning to a new dive site just steps from your cabin ☀️🌊🙌

Beyond the underwater wonders, trek on land to meet the legendary Komodo dragons in their rugged island home and explore some iconic viewpoints on the way 🐉

An adventure here is the perfect mix of marine life, prehistoric animals, and raw natural beauty 😍🌿

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#KomodoIsland #KomodoNationalPark #DiveKomodo #LiveaboardLife #ScubaTravel #IslandAdventure #MantaRayMagic #UnderwaterWorld #BucketListDiving #TravelIndonesia #DivingTrip #AdventureAwaits

⛵️Exploring Komodo Island by liveaboard is an adventure like no other 🐉

By day, dive into some of the world’s richest waters - where manta rays glide, reef sharks patrol, and vibrant coral gardens thrive 🤿🪸🦈

By night, sail between remote islands, waking up each morning to a new dive site just steps from your cabin ☀️🌊🙌

Beyond the underwater wonders, trek on land to meet the legendary Komodo dragons in their rugged island home and explore some iconic viewpoints on the way 🐉

An adventure here is the perfect mix of marine life, prehistoric animals, and raw natural beauty 😍🌿

👣

#KomodoIsland #KomodoNationalPark #DiveKomodo #LiveaboardLife #ScubaTravel #IslandAdventure #MantaRayMagic #UnderwaterWorld #BucketListDiving #TravelIndonesia #DivingTrip #AdventureAwaits

Preparing for battle looking up at our next via Ferrata in the Italian Dolomites 🤺🥷⚔️

The jagged peaks in the Dolomites don’t get any less epic the more you look at them, and climbing up them is just the next level of adventure! 😍🧗‍♀️

There is something so peaceful and surreal about it just being you and the mountain and silence.

🌿🥾🏔️

#featuremeteds #sonyalpha #sonyalphaanz #dolomitiunesco #viaferrata #viaferrataitaly #adventureitaly #adventureholidays

Preparing for battle looking up at our next via Ferrata in the Italian Dolomites 🤺🥷⚔️

The jagged peaks in the Dolomites don’t get any less epic the more you look at them, and climbing up them is just the next level of adventure! 😍🧗‍♀️

There is something so peaceful and surreal about it just being you and the mountain and silence.

🌿🥾🏔️

#featuremeteds #sonyalpha #sonyalphaanz #dolomitiunesco #viaferrata #viaferrataitaly #adventureitaly #adventureholidays

Looking for your next off the beaten track adventure in Italy? 🇮🇹 🌎

If you love hiking and the outdoors via Ferrata might be for you! 🌿

A little bit of climbing, a little bit of hiking and a whole lot of adrenaline pumping fun outdoors - perfect for adventure seekers! 🧗‍♀️

Via ferrata (Italian for “iron path”) was originally built during World War I in the Alps to help soldiers move safely across steep, exposed mountain terrain ⚒️⛰️

Today, these routes are equipped with fixed steel cables, ladders, and bridges, letting hikers and climbers experience dramatic alpine landscapes with extra safety and support 🪜👷

#viaferrata #mountainadventures #verticalworld #outdooradventures #alpineviews #exploreoutdoors #bucketlistadventures #adventureseeker #getoutsideandexplore #dolomitesitaly #epicviews

Looking for your next off the beaten track adventure in Italy? 🇮🇹 🌎

If you love hiking and the outdoors via Ferrata might be for you! 🌿

A little bit of climbing, a little bit of hiking and a whole lot of adrenaline pumping fun outdoors - perfect for adventure seekers! 🧗‍♀️

Via ferrata (Italian for “iron path”) was originally built during World War I in the Alps to help soldiers move safely across steep, exposed mountain terrain ⚒️⛰️

Today, these routes are equipped with fixed steel cables, ladders, and bridges, letting hikers and climbers experience dramatic alpine landscapes with extra safety and support 🪜👷

#viaferrata #mountainadventures #verticalworld #outdooradventures #alpineviews #exploreoutdoors #bucketlistadventures #adventureseeker #getoutsideandexplore #dolomitesitaly #epicviews

Golden hour on the Amalfi Coast 💫🌅

✈️🌎🌿

#sorrentoitaly #amalficoastitaly #featuremeteds #europeholiday #europesummer #sonyalpha #italia_landscape

Golden hour on the Amalfi Coast 💫🌅

✈️🌎🌿

#sorrentoitaly #amalficoastitaly #featuremeteds #europeholiday #europesummer #sonyalpha #italia_landscape

Which view is better?? 🤔😍

Taken at (arguably) the crown jewel of Raja Ampat in Indonesia, the emerald islands of Piaynemo provide incredible panoramic views no matter if you are on the water, at the viewpoint or in the air! 🌿💎🏝️

#rajaampat #piaynemo #indonesiaislands #wonderfulindonesia #islandparadise #travelindonesia #islandadventure #tropicalvibes #naturallyindonesia #indonesiatravel #droneindonesia #divingindonesia

Which view is better?? 🤔😍

Taken at (arguably) the crown jewel of Raja Ampat in Indonesia, the emerald islands of Piaynemo provide incredible panoramic views no matter if you are on the water, at the viewpoint or in the air! 🌿💎🏝️

#rajaampat #piaynemo #indonesiaislands #wonderfulindonesia #islandparadise #travelindonesia #islandadventure #tropicalvibes #naturallyindonesia #indonesiatravel #droneindonesia #divingindonesia

Have you been to the Dolomites’ most famous alpine lake? 😍👇

Located in the heart of the Italian Dolomites, it is easy to see why the crystal clear, turquoise waters of Lago Di Braies (Pragser Wildsee) is one of the most popular!🏔️💦

A leisurely 3.5km loop trail circles the lake, taking about 1–1.5 hours depending on how long you want to sit on the shore taking in the stunning view!

Along the way you’ll find shady forest paths, rocky shorelines, the iconic dramatic Dolomites peaks and postcard-perfect viewpoints like this one🚶‍♀️🏞️

Don’t want to walk the circuit but are after other things to do?

Why not rent a traditional rowboat, have a picnic on the lakeshore, grab a bite at the historic hotel, or simply soak up the views that have made this spot world-famous 🛶☀️

🏔️👣🌿

#lagodibraies #pragserwildsee #dolomitilovers #visitdolomites #alpinelake #dolomitihiking #mountainmagic #italianalps #roamtheplanet #natureescape #beautifuldestinations #sonyalphaitalia #mountainviews #landscapephotomag #alltrails

Have you been to the Dolomites’ most famous alpine lake? 😍👇

Located in the heart of the Italian Dolomites, it is easy to see why the crystal clear, turquoise waters of Lago Di Braies (Pragser Wildsee) is one of the most popular!🏔️💦

A leisurely 3.5km loop trail circles the lake, taking about 1–1.5 hours depending on how long you want to sit on the shore taking in the stunning view!

Along the way you’ll find shady forest paths, rocky shorelines, the iconic dramatic Dolomites peaks and postcard-perfect viewpoints like this one🚶‍♀️🏞️

Don’t want to walk the circuit but are after other things to do?

Why not rent a traditional rowboat, have a picnic on the lakeshore, grab a bite at the historic hotel, or simply soak up the views that have made this spot world-famous 🛶☀️

🏔️👣🌿

#lagodibraies #pragserwildsee #dolomitilovers #visitdolomites #alpinelake #dolomitihiking #mountainmagic #italianalps #roamtheplanet #natureescape #beautifuldestinations #sonyalphaitalia #mountainviews #landscapephotomag #alltrails

Hard not to be present when forget about doom scrolling when this is your real life view 😍🏔️🌿

#swissalps
#grindelwaldswitzerland
#hikinginswitzerland
#alpineadventures
#swissmountains
#outdoorswitzerland
#alpshiking
#grindelwald🇨🇭
#hikingtherapy

Hard not to be present when forget about doom scrolling when this is your real life view 😍🏔️🌿

#swissalps
#grindelwaldswitzerland
#hikinginswitzerland
#alpineadventures
#swissmountains
#outdoorswitzerland
#alpshiking
#grindelwald🇨🇭
#hikingtherapy

The National Pass at Wentworth Falls is one of the most iconic walks in the Blue Mountains 😍🌿⛰️

Starting from the picnic area, the track takes you past lookouts with sweeping valley views before descending alongside the cascading falls themselves 💦

For those who don’t mind some stairs, recommend heading to the bottom of the falls for a different perspective! 😍

You can choose shorter options to enjoy the scenery from above, or continue on the National Pass for a more challenging hike carved into the cliff face 🥾

With dramatic sandstone cliffs, lush rainforest gullies, and the epic waterfall beside you, it’s a walk that really shows off the Blue Mountains at their best and has something for everyone!

📍 Distance: 1–5km depending on route
⏱️ Time: 1–3 hours
🥾 Difficulty: Easy to hard (depending on track choice)
⬇️ Elevation: Up to 300m descent/ascent

🏔️👣🌿

#wentworthfalls #bluemountainsnsw #australianadventures #waterfallwednesday #bushwalkingaustralia #hikingaustralia #natureescapes #explorensw #australiannature #getoutside #weekendadventures #wanderoutyonder #seeaustralia #nswparks #travelnsw

The National Pass at Wentworth Falls is one of the most iconic walks in the Blue Mountains 😍🌿⛰️

Starting from the picnic area, the track takes you past lookouts with sweeping valley views before descending alongside the cascading falls themselves 💦

For those who don’t mind some stairs, recommend heading to the bottom of the falls for a different perspective! 😍

You can choose shorter options to enjoy the scenery from above, or continue on the National Pass for a more challenging hike carved into the cliff face 🥾

With dramatic sandstone cliffs, lush rainforest gullies, and the epic waterfall beside you, it’s a walk that really shows off the Blue Mountains at their best and has something for everyone!

📍 Distance: 1–5km depending on route
⏱️ Time: 1–3 hours
🥾 Difficulty: Easy to hard (depending on track choice)
⬇️ Elevation: Up to 300m descent/ascent

🏔️👣🌿

#wentworthfalls #bluemountainsnsw #australianadventures #waterfallwednesday #bushwalkingaustralia #hikingaustralia #natureescapes #explorensw #australiannature #getoutside #weekendadventures #wanderoutyonder #seeaustralia #nswparks #travelnsw

He comes in one speed only: turbo mode 👋🏃‍♂️💨

🏔️🌿👣

#adventureholiday #thruhikers #globetrottingstride #womenwhowander #roamingwomen #couplehumor #exploreonfoot #hikingvictoria #alltrails #swisshiking #alpshiking #hikingholidays

He comes in one speed only: turbo mode 👋🏃‍♂️💨

🏔️🌿👣

#adventureholiday #thruhikers #globetrottingstride #womenwhowander #roamingwomen #couplehumor #exploreonfoot #hikingvictoria #alltrails #swisshiking #alpshiking #hikingholidays

Brb spending the rest of winter in a cottage in the Swiss Alps 👋🏠🏔️

🌿🏔️👣

#swissalpstravel
#alpineescape
#cabininthemountains
#swissadventure
#mountainretreat
#explorethealps
#chaletlife
#wanderalps
#alpineadventures

Brb spending the rest of winter in a cottage in the Swiss Alps 👋🏠🏔️

🌿🏔️👣

#swissalpstravel
#alpineescape
#cabininthemountains
#swissadventure
#mountainretreat
#explorethealps
#chaletlife
#wanderalps
#alpineadventures

Have you walked Victoria’s most iconic and well known Alpine trail?🤔💫

Definitely a trail you need to do at least once (or more), Mount Feathertop near Bright is Victoria’s second highest mountain at 1922m 🏔️

Compared to literally every other continent, Australia’s mountains are more like hills, but if you decide to tackle the hike from Harrietville the 1500m climb will always be a challenge 🥵

The best part is that this trail has something for everyone, whether you want to do the full loop (30km) in one big day or overnight, up and down Bungalow Spur (22km) or out and back across the Razorback (22km), you can choose your own adventure and be rewarded with stunning views! ☀️😍

Just be aware that this trail gets super packed on a long weekend in Summer, so to experience the trail by yourself and walk in a winter wonderland, try snow shoeing in Winter ❄️☃️

🥾🌿

#mountfeathertop
#razorbackridge
#alpinehiking
#visitvictoria
#australianalps
#epicviews
#hikingaustralia
#mountainadventures
#alltrailsconnect
#alltrails #hikingvictoria

Have you walked Victoria’s most iconic and well known Alpine trail?🤔💫

Definitely a trail you need to do at least once (or more), Mount Feathertop near Bright is Victoria’s second highest mountain at 1922m 🏔️

Compared to literally every other continent, Australia’s mountains are more like hills, but if you decide to tackle the hike from Harrietville the 1500m climb will always be a challenge 🥵

The best part is that this trail has something for everyone, whether you want to do the full loop (30km) in one big day or overnight, up and down Bungalow Spur (22km) or out and back across the Razorback (22km), you can choose your own adventure and be rewarded with stunning views! ☀️😍

Just be aware that this trail gets super packed on a long weekend in Summer, so to experience the trail by yourself and walk in a winter wonderland, try snow shoeing in Winter ❄️☃️

🥾🌿

#mountfeathertop
#razorbackridge
#alpinehiking
#visitvictoria
#australianalps
#epicviews
#hikingaustralia
#mountainadventures
#alltrailsconnect
#alltrails #hikingvictoria

Don’t really have the setup for wide angle underwater photography, but the visibility at Komodo Island in Indonesia was that great so managed to get this shot of some bannerfish 🐠

Definitely one of my favourite diving trips, and would recommend the crew at Akomo Isseki if you are after a great value budget liveaboard!

🐟🤿🌊

#divingindonesia #divingkomodo #komodoisland #backpackingasia #liveaboardlife #underwaterphotographer

Don’t really have the setup for wide angle underwater photography, but the visibility at Komodo Island in Indonesia was that great so managed to get this shot of some bannerfish 🐠

Definitely one of my favourite diving trips, and would recommend the crew at Akomo Isseki if you are after a great value budget liveaboard!

🐟🤿🌊

#divingindonesia #divingkomodo #komodoisland #backpackingasia #liveaboardlife #underwaterphotographer

The Italian Dolomites are my kind of heaven 😇🏔️💭🪢

🌿🥾

#dolomitesadventure
#italianalps
#alpineadventures
#droneadventures
#mountainpassion
#hikingdolomites
#epicmountains
#adventureitaly
#aboveitaly
#peakperfection
#mountainviewsfordays
#trailsandviews
#explorealpine
#ridgewalks
#alpineescape
#alltrails
#hikingitaly
#viaferrata

The Italian Dolomites are my kind of heaven 😇🏔️💭🪢

🌿🥾

#dolomitesadventure
#italianalps
#alpineadventures
#droneadventures
#mountainpassion
#hikingdolomites
#epicmountains
#adventureitaly
#aboveitaly
#peakperfection
#mountainviewsfordays
#trailsandviews
#explorealpine
#ridgewalks
#alpineescape
#alltrails
#hikingitaly
#viaferrata

Have you ever seen a lake so blue? 😍

Day 3 on the Walker’s Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt and the trail delivers a classic but stunning turquoise lake called Lac des Dix 💦🥾

The trail follows its shoreline for nearly 5 km, with views of snow-dusted peaks and, if you are lucky, a procession of cows to keep you company! 🏔️🐮

Nestled in the Swiss Alps at 2,364 m, it’s actually a reservoir, with the Grande Dixence Dam at its far end.

🏔️🌿🥾

#walkershauteroute #lacdesdix #swissalpshiking #hikeswitzerland #alpinelakes #switzerlandadventures #glaciallake #epictrails #alpineescape #hikingacrossthealps #alpineviews #mountainpasshike #switzerlandhikes #alpineparadise #epicmountains

Have you ever seen a lake so blue? 😍

Day 3 on the Walker’s Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt and the trail delivers a classic but stunning turquoise lake called Lac des Dix 💦🥾

The trail follows its shoreline for nearly 5 km, with views of snow-dusted peaks and, if you are lucky, a procession of cows to keep you company! 🏔️🐮

Nestled in the Swiss Alps at 2,364 m, it’s actually a reservoir, with the Grande Dixence Dam at its far end.

🏔️🌿🥾

#walkershauteroute #lacdesdix #swissalpshiking #hikeswitzerland #alpinelakes #switzerlandadventures #glaciallake #epictrails #alpineescape #hikingacrossthealps #alpineviews #mountainpasshike #switzerlandhikes #alpineparadise #epicmountains

Oops sorry did I mention the walk was in Switzerland? 🤷‍♀️

🌿🥾👣

#hikingswitzerland #swisshiking #girlswhohike #girltraveller #solohiking #sologirltravel #hikinggirl #mountainlove #wonderfull #alpenliebe #wanderninschweiz #frauenzumberg #bergliebe #abenteuerfrau #mountainseeker #hauteroute #walkershauteroute #chamonixtozermatt

Oops sorry did I mention the walk was in Switzerland? 🤷‍♀️

🌿🥾👣

#hikingswitzerland #swisshiking #girlswhohike #girltraveller #solohiking #sologirltravel #hikinggirl #mountainlove #wonderfull #alpenliebe #wanderninschweiz #frauenzumberg #bergliebe #abenteuerfrau #mountainseeker #hauteroute #walkershauteroute #chamonixtozermatt

Seceda might be one of Italy’s most famous mountains in the Dolomites, but it doesn’t make those jagged peaks any less spectacular to see for yourself! 😍

Would just avoid peak times to avoid feeling like you are in a zoo (or go and get yourself an Aperol Spritz at one of the many cafes and that should at least help you forget about it)🍹🫠

🌿🏔️🥾

#seceda2500m #seceda #valgardena #dolomiti #dolomites #southtyrol #altoadige #landscapephotography #travelphotography #naturelovers #hikingitaly #mountainsofinstagram #ortiseivalgardena #beautifuldestinations #hikingdolomites #womenwhoadventure

Seceda might be one of Italy’s most famous mountains in the Dolomites, but it doesn’t make those jagged peaks any less spectacular to see for yourself! 😍

Would just avoid peak times to avoid feeling like you are in a zoo (or go and get yourself an Aperol Spritz at one of the many cafes and that should at least help you forget about it)🍹🫠

🌿🏔️🥾

#seceda2500m #seceda #valgardena #dolomiti #dolomites #southtyrol #altoadige #landscapephotography #travelphotography #naturelovers #hikingitaly #mountainsofinstagram #ortiseivalgardena #beautifuldestinations #hikingdolomites #womenwhoadventure

Would exploring Thai islands on a long tail boat solve all your problems? 🏝️🧘‍♀️🛀☀️

🌴🇹🇭

#thaiislands #islandhoping #seasiatravel #explorethailand #discoverthailand #djimini #backpackingseasia #thailand_ig #kohlipeisland #dronepointofview

Would exploring Thai islands on a long tail boat solve all your problems? 🏝️🧘‍♀️🛀☀️

🌴🇹🇭

#thaiislands #islandhoping #seasiatravel #explorethailand #discoverthailand #djimini #backpackingseasia #thailand_ig #kohlipeisland #dronepointofview

When you’re trying to blend in but still want everyone to know you’re watching 👀🦋

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#owlbutterfly #butterfly #butterfliesofinstagram #macro #macrophotography #lepidoptera #insectphotography #insectlovers #naturephotography #naturelovers #wildlifephotography #entomology #camouflage #sonyalpha #sonyalphaanz #natgeoyourshots #teds_cameras

When you’re trying to blend in but still want everyone to know you’re watching 👀🦋

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#owlbutterfly #butterfly #butterfliesofinstagram #macro #macrophotography #lepidoptera #insectphotography #insectlovers #naturephotography #naturelovers #wildlifephotography #entomology #camouflage #sonyalpha #sonyalphaanz #natgeoyourshots #teds_cameras

I came, I saw, I made everyone wait while I got the perfect shot. And then another. And another. ��💁‍♀️📸

Anyone relate? 🤪

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🌿
🥾

#trailhiking #trailtuesday #findmeoutside #hikemoreworryless #wanderfullylost #earthvisuals #exploremoreoutdoors #viewstopausefor #moodygrams #visualsofnature #swisshiking #hikingswitzerland #alpshiking #hikingeurope #alltrailsconnect #adventuretraveler #hikingholidays

I came, I saw, I made everyone wait while I got the perfect shot. And then another. And another. 💁‍♀️📸

Anyone relate? 🤪

🏔️
🌿
🥾

#trailhiking #trailtuesday #findmeoutside #hikemoreworryless #wanderfullylost #earthvisuals #exploremoreoutdoors #viewstopausefor #moodygrams #visualsofnature #swisshiking #hikingswitzerland #alpshiking #hikingeurope #alltrailsconnect #adventuretraveler #hikingholidays

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