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The MaJa Journal
Stories, guides, adventures & inspiration from the places we've wandered together.


Sölden, Austria: Our Guide to an Alpine Escape of Skiing, Spas & Mountain Views
Planning a trip to Sölden, Austria? From skiing and mountain experiences to alpine wellness, where to base yourself and why we fell for this little corner of the Ötztal Valley, here's a taste of our Sölden experience - plus where to find our more detailed MaJa travel guides. There are some places you visit and think: 'That was lovely'. And then there are places that quietly get under your skin. For us, Sölden was the latter. We hadn't spent months planning our trip. There was

MaJa
Sep 18 min read


The UK Three Peaks Challenge: Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike & Snowdon
Thinking about taking on the UK's Three Peaks? Here's what we learned from climbing Ben Nevis and Snowdon, plus the practical information you need to know about Scafell Pike, parking, routes, accommodation, timings and the famous 24-hour challenge. There are some travel plans that look wonderfully straightforward when you're sitting at home looking at a map. The UK Three Peaks was one of ours. Ben Nevis. Scafell Pike. Snowdon. Three mountains. Three countries. One enormous ch

MaJa
Aug 2016 min read


Our Scotland Road Trip: Hidden Gems, Coastal Wonders & Places We Loved
One week, one road trip, countless landscapes - from Ullapool and the wild beauty of the Highlands to the Isle of Skye, Loch Ness and Inverness. Scotland has a way of making you stop. Not just because of the mountains, lochs and dramatic coastline, but because you'll be driving along what looks like an ordinary stretch of road and suddenly find yourself pulling over because the view in front of you is simply too beautiful to ignore. That was the feeling we kept having during

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Jul 113 min read
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