The Alps for Beginners
Mikołaj Buczak, one of the Yoalin-travellers from 2018, wrote a helpful and inspiring guide for future travellers who go to the Alps for the first time – just like he did
Pack shoes cleanly
If you want to pack shoes, the question often arises how to keep the dirty sole away from clean clothing. Dog owners can practically use walking bags here, others take plastic bags
Keep a string or duct tape handy
A string is always practical, as is a piece of adhesive tape: to patch something up, to fasten it, to close it or even as a blister plaster. Space-saving a piece of it wrapped arou
DIY lamp
You are in the tent or outside and want to play some cards or plan the next day. Unfortunately, your flashlight only gives a narrow cone of light. Take a full bottle of water and f
Daylight under control
You’re hiking, but soon you’ll run out of daylight? To know how much time you have left before the sun goes down, stretch out your arm and count the number of fingers t
Mint or lavender against spiders
If you have a spider phobia, always bring lavender or mint with you. Spiders don’t like both at all.
Challenge others
Persuade at least one stranger to one of these Yoalin challenges and ask them to nominate another person!
Do the #yoaling
Form a Y in front of the landscape with your body and take a picture – use the hashtag #yoaling!
Meet new people
Meet a local and ask them to tell a typical anecdote or tale from the area!
