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Jungfraujoch in Switzerland
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, June 2012
At well over 11,000 feet, the train station known as the Jungfraujoch is the highest station of its kind in Europe. Built to increase accessibility and tourism to Jungfrau (the third-highest peak ...
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Loping up Lindenhof
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, December 2011
This hill in the heart of Zurich’s old town is the city’s crowning jewel. The view from the top (once the site of Roman fortifications) is impossible to beat. A geological formation carved out ...
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Milan in Winter: Things to Do
Written by Jessica, USA, February 2013
Although Milan is often skipped by visitors in Italy, it can be a particularly good city to include on a winter itinerary. Unlike some destinations where major sights are outdoors and therefore rely ...
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Monte Amiata in Tuscany
Written by Jessica, USA, January 2013
For all its famous beaches, Roman ruins, and Medieval villages, Italy
is also quite a mountainous country. The whole northern border of the
country is in The Alps, stretching east into The ...
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Montjuic
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, February 2012
From all over Barcelona you can see Montjuic , the hill rising greenly above the city. It makes sense then that from Montjuic you get great views over Barcelona and its harbor . While there are ...
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Mt. Pilatus – Switzerland’s Most Majestic Mountain
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, August 2011
Accessible from Alpnachstad from May to November by way of the world’s steepest cogwheel railway, the summit of Pilatus is an iconic alpine destination that has few rivals anywhere in the world. ...
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Mt. Vesuvius: Hiking the Infamous Volcano
Written by Jessica, USA, February 2013
Few mountains have the notorious reputation of Mount Vesuvius in southern Italy. This is, after all, the volcano that laid waste to Pompeii 2,000 years ago – and which continues to threaten the area ...
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Race to the Sun
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, February 2012
The Tour de France might be the most famous cycling race through France , but it’s not the only one. The professional cycling year begins with the Paris - Nice race, also known as ‘the race to ...
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Riding the Centovalli Railway
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, March 2012
Situated on the Swiss-Italian border, the so-called “hundred valleys” train line known as the Centovalli Railway is an excellent bet for a day trip or weekend excursion. The trip to Locarno on Lake ...
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Romantic Things to Do in Munich
Written by Zoe Smith, United Kingdom, February 2013
With its snow-blanketed landscapes, mountaintop castles and lush meadows, Bavaria has long inspired fairytales and if you’re looking for romantic destinations, Munich has plenty more strings to its ...
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Salzburg in Winter
Written by Sasha, January 2013
Austria’s romantic city of Salzburg looks gorgeous under her blanket of snow but can be bitterly cold in winter with temperatures dropping to around 15°C below freezing. However, skies are ...
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Salzburg’s House Mountains
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, October 2011
Owing to their proximity to Salzburg ,
the iconic peaks of Gaisberg and Untersberg are some of the most
accessible in the alps. Located just a short bus ride from the city
center, the so-called ...
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Skiing by Train from Zurich
Written by Zoe Smith, United Kingdom, December 2012
A hugely popular winter destination thanks to its vibrant Christmas markets and dazzling New Year’s celebrations, Zurich‘s unbeatable transport connections make it a great base for checking out ...
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Skiing in Italy
Written by Jessica, USA, January 2013
So much time is spent extolling the virtues of Italy‘s beautiful beaches, rolling hills, and Roman ruins that it might be easy to forget it’s an incredibly mountainous country. And what do mountains ...
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Skiing in Spain
Written by Erin R, January 2013
When you think of Spain, skiing doesn’t really come to mind, now does it? Well, it should. With ski resorts sprinkled around the country, chances are that, during winter, a snowy excursion is only a ...
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