Tips & Tricks
Salzberg (Austria) – this is a city in north-central Austria that’s by the German border, within sight of the Eastern Alps. The city is divided by the Salzach River, with medieval and baroque buildings of the pedestrian Altstadt (Old City) on its left bank, facing the 19th-century Neustadt (New City) on its right. The Altstadt […]
Lausanne (Switzerland) – this Swiss city, located within the French-speaking part of the country (facing Lake Geneva), is known for two well-renowned universities, the country’s highest court (the Federal Tribunal), the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and various sporting federations. The old town is dominated by the cathedral, which is regarded as Switzerland’s most impressive piece […]
St. Moritz (Switzerland) – this is the cradle of Alpine tourism. If there were ever a visual representation of glamour, glitz and luxury – St. Moritz would be the first runner up. The emerald forests that juxtapose luxurious shops, the high-end clientele that come to visit the resort and the royals that have been lured […]
Val Thorens (73440 Val Thorens, France) – located in the Tarentaise Valley, Savoie, French Alps, Val Thorens is the highest ski resort in Europe, at an altitude of 2300 m. It is located in the commune of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville in the Savoie département. From beginners to expert, Val Thrones is the ultimate destination for everyone. It […]
The Matterhorn – this famed Swiss mountain is located on the Swiss-Italian border, standing at 4,478 meters (14,690 ft.), which makes it one of the highest peaks in the Alps, and is reputed to be the most photographed mountain in the world. Even today the ascent of the Matterhorn is very challenging and can only […]
Zermatt (Switzerland) – located in southern Switzerland’s Valais canton, Zermatt is a mountain resort renowned for skiing, climbing and hiking. The town, at an elevation of around 1,600 m, lies below the iconic, pyramid-shaped Matterhorn peak. Its main street, Bahnhofstrasse, is lined with boutique shops, hotels and restaurants, and also has a lively après-ski scene. […]