The Wild World of Wanderlust
Edition #25

For this edition we laughed in the face of danger and chuckled at the thought of comfort. Buckle up as we take you into a whirlwind tour of some of the planet’s coolest places.

For thousands of years, hunters in Western Mongolia have been hunting fox, wolf and marmot with the help of the majestic golden eagle. An ancient tradition of skill and craftsmanship. Writer Marco Barneveld and photographer Frits Meyst visited the Golden Eagle Festival in Bajan-Ölgii.

On the magical Dingle Peninsula, accessible only by driving through the reeds on a road just millimeters wider than your average car, you will find Atlantic Bay Rest. Here, where the wind howls and the sea relentlessly bashes the cliffs, lies a hidden gem.

Authentic and vibrant—that's Osttirol. We embark on a journey to the easternmost region of Tyrol, which embraces Austria's alpine essence like no other. Imagine paddling on the last glacial river in the Alps, walking among majestic peaks in the Hohe Tauern National Park, and savoring the rich flavors of traditional schnapps. These are just a few of the unique experiences that await you in Osttirol. Are you ready to join us on this trip?

WideOyster photographer Frits Meyst boards the Icelandic sailing ship Tilvera. Together with ten other adventurers, he braves katabatic winds, biting frost, crashing glaciers and thickening pack ice to penetrate deep into a wild and desolate island continent, home to polar bears, musk oxen and Arctic hares. Sail through one of the last places on our planet where Mother Nature is still in charge and humans are merely guests.

Travel bags, technical jackets, sleeping bags, phone cards, multipurpose watches, water purifiers... Our editorial team has tested travel equipment and gadgets in order to offer you this selection of very practical items for you, restless travelers.