After a day of playing in the mountains, manning rock faces that reach up to the sky, and snowboarding down some of the best slopes in US, it's not uncommon to kick your feet up and crack open a co...

In 2010 Prince released a song about a little-known, multi-terraced, mountain-backed wine region called Lavaux that's about an hour outside Geneva. This UNESCO World Heritage site is full of quaint...

Often cited as the must-do in Maui, the actual town of Hana is sure to disappoint. Only three buildings, one of which is a bank that’s open 9 hours a week, it’s the perfect example of “it’s not abo...

From tent rocks to white sands, when you’re looking for a state with breathtaking landscapes, New Mexico just about takes the cake. But really, would you expect anything else from the Land of Encha...

Ever since Eyjafjallajökull (pronounced "Eyja"-the Icelandic word for island, "Fjalla" mountain -"Jokull" glacier, easy no?) erupted a few years back leaving most of Europe coated in an ash cloud s...

Idaho is the perfect place for a family adventure that parents and children of all ages will never forget. A visit to the Gem State means plenty of low-cost, relaxing, outdoor fun to keep everyone ...

Switzerland looks like a postcard with its location in the Alps. To the north, you can find the smaller Jura Mountains and the Rhine River. To the east, Lake Constance provides a border with Austri...

Jungfrau Rail: Top of EuropeThe Jungfrau Railway, a pioneering masterpiece among mountain railways, went into service in 1912. The cogwheel railway takes passengers from Kleine Scheidegg to the Jun...

What nature took thousands or millions of years to create, and what mankind has built up over the centuries, are all things that are well worth preserving. Switzerland’s wealth consists of its cult...

While you can travel across Switzerland via train or bus to take in the sights, hiking offers the best way to slowly view the beauty across this scenic country. No matter what your level of fitness...