BY alpenwild | Jan 05, 2021
The Bernese Oberland is a paradise. With the rushing waterfalls, blooming wildflowers, and lush greenery; it’s hard not to think you’re in a real fairytale. Even J. R. R. Tolkien was inspired by all the …
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BY Jamie Cheney | Nov 12, 2020
Any avid hiker is aware of and probably owns a pair of trekking poles. You may not be used to trekking poles, maybe they aren’t as necessary where you live and hike. While trekking in …
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BY Robyn Damon | Aug 20, 2020
When I first traveled to Switzerland, I started seeing references to something called “First.” Now, for those of you who have traveled to Switzerland before, you may know that seemingly every town or landmark claims …
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BY Tari McKell | Jul 09, 2020
The Bernese Oberland is a region in central Switzerland and consists of many spectacular towns to visit. The most popular area to visit is the Jungfrau region. This is where the trio of the Eiger, …
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BY Simone van Velzen | May 21, 2020
One of my favorite stretches on the Tour du Mont Blanc goes right through the Contamines-Montjoie nature reserve. It’s the highest nature reserve in France and offers an unbelievable mix of picturesque alpine landscapes, dramatic …
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BY Emily Jones | Apr 02, 2020
Be A Tourist in Your Own Town When travel isn’t an option, you can be a tourist in your own town. I’m referring to the geographic part of your town – get ready to take …
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BY Greg Witt | Feb 27, 2020
A Hidden Valley It isn’t easy getting into Livigno Italy. And for most of the 18th and 19th centuries it was sealed off from the rest of the world and accessible only in the summer …
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BY Simone van Velzen | Feb 20, 2020
Wildlife on the Tour du Mont Blanc If you’re hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc this summer, don’t forget to look up to the sky once in a while! Because that’s the domain of some …
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