Editorial
The Wild World of Wanderlust
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.
Riding with the Ethnic Kazakh in the Altai Mountains
Eagle Hunters of Mongolia
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.
A trip to the Alpine heartland
Vibrant East Tyrol
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?
Adventure in the Scoresby Sund with Tilvera
Greenland Sailing Expedition
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.
7 Handy goodies for your travels
Gear & Gadgets
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.
Conserving the Amazon through Authentic Experiences
Travel Hero Vanessa Marino
“Travel requires a high level of goodwill, patience, and vision for tourism to positively impact the place and the people who live there.” At WideOyster, we couldn’t agree more with the wise words of our Travel Hero, Vanessa Marino
