In southeast Germany, where the borders of Czechia and Austria meet, you'll find a massive state with alpine vistas that could easily be mistaken for the Canadian Rockies. Welcome to Bavaria, a ...

The Alps are a majestic arc of mountains in the south-central part of Europe stretching from the Mediterranean coast near Nice, France to the edge of the Pannonian Plain in Slovenia. Officially ...

Switzerland’s Jungfrau Region promises dramatic Alpine scenery, flower-flecked meadows and thrills on every summit. And with an extensive network of cable cars and rail routes, it's ideal for a 10-day ...

Banff, Canada, is known for its turquoise lakes, dramatic mountain peaks, and postcard-perfect alpine scenery that draws ...

Though the Alps are sprinkled with luxury ski resorts and wealthy zip codes, many destinations are surprisingly affordable for retirees. The Alps are popular for their natural beauty, high quality of ...

Mentions of Austria tend to evoke thoughts of the Von Trapps from “The Sound of Music,” the grandeur of Vienna or maybe the picturesque panorama that is Hallstatt. However, tucked away in the ...

Klagenfurt and Friedrichshafen may not be the sort of international airports which trip off the tongue with the easy familiarity of Heathrow or JFK, but they open a gateway to infinitely more dramatic ...

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If you're a snow lover who's sorry to see the demise of winter, or simply an aficionado of dramatic mountain scenery, then now is the time to get yourself to the Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route, home to ...

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