The Alps might be on many vacation bucket lists, but a journey into the mountains is much more attainable than most think, ...

Explore the best places to visit in Switzerland, including stunning lakes, iconic ski resorts, and medieval towns like ...

The Swiss Alps provide masterful views at any time of the year. And if you don't want to schuss the slopes, hiking can be a wonderful alternative. However, terrain can vary greatly, so review your ...

Every European nation has its stereotypes. The British love tea, queuing, football (soccer), and complaining about the weather, while Germans are efficient sticklers for the rules and have a poor ...

The Swiss Alps provide masterful views at any time of the year. And if you don't want to schuss the slopes, hiking can be a wonderful alternative. However, terrain can vary greatly, so review your ...

Seven hours into an arduous Alpine climb up teetering wooden staircases and scree-strewn switchbacks, the trail finally spits me out onto the cloud-wrapped summit of the Hohtürli Pass. At 2,840 meters ...

The first time I saw a note about “rucksack fondue” on a recent trip to the Jungfrau region of the Alps in Switzerland, I thought it was just the Swiss sense of humor in full force. I read the ...

The Swiss Alps are famous for their breathtaking beauty and thrilling hiking trails. For beginners, ridge hikes provide a ...

Hikers pause on a ridgeline trail to look for the perfect selfie shot. Will their backdrop for the Instagram-worthy photo be the snow-dusted peaks or alpine meadows dotted with wild daisies and ...