Growing up in Austria’s Alpine foothills, Armin had one wish for his daughter: a childhood immersed in nature. But instead of staying put, he embarked on an unexpected quest—relocating over 8,000 km to a misty mountain village in Huangshan, eastern China. 🚀
‘The landscapes here felt like home,’ Armin shared, describing how Huangshan’s jagged peaks and pine forests mirror his Alpine roots. The family transformed a crumbling village house into ‘Alina’s Garden,’ a cozy homestay blending Austrian charm with Chinese aesthetics. Think wooden beams meets ink-painting vistas! 🎨
Their story isn’t just about architecture—it’s a cross-cultural love letter. Locals helped source materials, while Armin introduced Alpine gardening techniques. Now, travelers worldwide book stays to hike Huangshan’s ‘Avatar’-like trails by day and swap stories over schnitzel-by-the-fireplace nights. 🌲✈️
‘We’re building bridges, one guest at a time,’ Armin said. For wanderlust-driven Gen Zers, it’s proof that ‘home’ can be a verb—packed with dumplings, strudel, and epic mountain sunrises. 🌅
