Nature is our most wonderful gift. It is our haven - a self-sustainable one. All that we build was and is provided by nature. Air, food, water, fire, shelter, medicines, and more are made available to us and support our ancestors to survive and thrive for centuries. Over time, we evolved and our way of life progressed. The natural ways of simply...

Spring is a special time to explore Switzerland. There is no other season when narcissus, cherry blossoms, dandelions, and other wildflowers are in bloom! It is also the perfect time for hiking in lower elevations while most of the snow is still melting in higher places. During spring, hiking can easily be combined with other outdoor adventures...

The way we wander and seek adventure has dramatically changed in the 20th century, time and money which conventionally were the affecting factors aren’t the sole influence anymore.

When out in the wild, staying on the right track and being accurate about your destination is crucial. With modern technology, this has been made easier by GPS. However, devices are proven to fail at times and when you least expect them to. Knowing the basic use of the compass and a paper map is a must for you and your survival outdoors...

Switzerland is one of the best places in the world in autumn. We are lucky to be surrounded by mountains covered in a patchwork quilt of fiery reds and golden yellows, mirrored in serene lakes. It’s also easy to find and participate in outdoor activities that will let you take in the glory of fall.In this article, we’ll share with you the best...

We all know that Summer is not the only season to go and explore, right? All seasons are great for that, though Winter and its magically white carpet seems like a very different world.Skiing and snowboarding are the main protagonists of the winter, in most of the cases being the most expensive too. But what about snowshoeing?With the aid of this...

A healthy body and a healthy mind allow us to live an easier and more joyful life. We, at Touring Monkeys, have the vision of a healthy world, loving living and experiencing life, and believe cold exposure plays an important part of that life.The practice of using cold for treatment, physical and physiological betterment has been around for some...

Winter is nearing and so is the invite of the snowy outdoors. When in Zurich, it’s great that we don’t have to travel far to get to the most awesome skiing destinations. We have the best ski resorts around Zurich just an hour or two away and easily accessible by public transportation.In this blog article, we have listed the best ski resorts...

Tent condensation is something we have all dealt with when camping. Although unavoidable, there are ways to considerably minimize the build-up of condensation inside your tent. If you follow these next steps, to understand how this occurs, you can enjoy every outdoor sleep. What is CondensationCondensation occurs when vapor or gas converts...