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Flying into Innsbruck

The flight approach into Innsbruck, Austria, is simply spectacular! Passengers are almost at eye-level with the impressive peaks of the Alps. I took these photos on my flight to Innsbruck last summer. The massive peaks, the verdant valleys and the little villages were absolutely beautiful from the air!

Read the accompanying post: “Plane Views: Innsbruck“.

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Towering peaks and verdant valleys

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The final approach into Innsbruck airport

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Thursday, December 15th, 2011 Europe 1 Comment

Scuba diving in the Alps

Huh?! Yes, it’s possible to scuba dive in the Alps! One of the most popular spots to scuba dive in the Tyrolean Alps in Austria is the Blindsee. I’m still not quite sure what the divers get to see at the bottom of the lake.

Read the accompanying post: “Action and Adventure in Tyrol Zugspitz Arena“.

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Tuesday, September 6th, 2011 Europe 2 Comments

How not to be a tourist

I guess this photo, taken in Innsbruck, Austria, says it all. This tourist was totally oblivious to the fact that she was standing in the middle of a busy road. In some countries, she would’ve been run over in a flash. Not in Austria though – the driver didn’t even sound his horn but simply drove around her…..

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Wednesday, August 31st, 2011 Europe 3 Comments
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