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About Shillow

Mia Albrecht on an alpine trail above Grindelwald
6+Years of Alps

Thanks For Being Here!

I’m Abdi Hussein, the creator behind Shillow Travel — a storyteller, photographer, and mountain enthusiast deeply inspired by the beauty of Switzerland, the country I’ve called home for the past 19 years.

My journey into travel and hiking began during the Covid-19 pandemic. What started as a simple escape from uncertainty and isolation slowly turned into a deep passion for exploring nature, discovering hidden places, and capturing meaningful moments in the mountains.

Over the last two years, I’ve spent countless hours hiking alpine trails, photographing breathtaking landscapes, and documenting experiences across Switzerland — from quiet mountain villages to dramatic peaks and crystal-clear lakes.

Everything you find on Shillow Travel comes from real personal experiences. No shortcuts, no sponsored fluff — just honest stories, practical insights, and original photography from the journeys I’ve lived myself.

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Interlaken mountains lakes
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Interlaken

Zermatt Matterhorn
Valais

Zermatt

Lauterbrunnen waterfalls
Valley of Falls

Lauterbrunnen

Grindelwald Eiger
Bernese Alps

Grindelwald

Appenzell rolling hills
Northeast CH

Appenzell

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"Travel is not about rushing from place to place. It's about feeling the silence of the mountains, hearing the wind across alpine lakes, and discovering moments that stay with you forever."
— The Shillow Travel Philosophy

Bucket List Hikes

Switzerland's best hiking trails for every level

Haute Route long distance hike
Challenging
Haute Route
180km · 12 days · ↑12,000m
Eiger Trail Grindelwald
Moderate
Eiger Trail
15km · 5 hrs · ↑800m
Five Lakes Walk Zermatt
Moderate
Five Lakes Walk
9km · 3 hrs · ↑300m
Säntis Summit Trail Appenzell
Challenging
Säntis Summit
12km · 6 hrs · ↑1,400m
Oeschinen Lake loop trail
Easy
Oeschinen Loop
6km · 2 hrs · ↑150m
Jungfrau Valley Walk beginner
Easy
Jungfrau Valley Walk
8km · 2.5 hrs · ↑200m
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