Cotswolds Cottages Of all the qualities that make the Cotswolds so precious, it is the collection of limestone cottages that give the region its distinctive character and attract visitors from... read more →
Ibex, Steinbock & Chamois Here's the question: what’s the difference between an ibex, a steinbock and a chamois? Here’s our quick answer: Ibex & Steinbock The ibex and the steinbock are... read more →
Europe's Alpine Transit Question: You guys mention cog railways, lifts, cable cars and funiculars. How do I tell these things apart? Answer: The alpine countries of Western Europe offer some... read more →
...on my trekking poles. Cork, naturally. Although they're a bit more expensive, they feel soooooo nice. Cork grips tend to be drier than plastic and rubber; they feel warm in... read more →
Question: While traveling in Switzerland, I often see a symbol on trains and buses that looks like a swirling eye. What does it mean? Answer: The swirling eye is a... read more →
125th Anniversary Victorinox, the manufacturer of the classic Swiss Army knife, celebrates its 125th anniversary this year. To commemorate the event, they’re holding a special “build your own knife” workshop... read more →
There is a scene in the classic 1981 Indian Jones film, Raiders of the Lost Ark, where Dr. Jones captures a beam of light in order to locate the Well... read more →
Trekking poles make a nice holiday gift for the avid hiker. They reduce stress on the knees, they offer added stability, and they increase stamina. How much stamina? A German... read more →
It was Leonardo Da Vinci that once wrote, “Don’t pity the humble painter. He can be lord of all things. Whatever exists in the universe, he has first in his... read more →
This was an informative read: https://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/10/24/language.training.online/index.html
Maluns, a simple but delicious dish, comes from the Graubünden region of southeastern Switzerland. It's a satisfying hiker's repast prepared with boiled potatoes that are grated, mixed with flour, and... read more →
Hallstatt Our group descended into tiny Hallstatt this afternoon, a storybook village perched on the rocky shore of the Hallstätter in the Salzkammergut region of upper Austria. Hallstatt is a... read more →
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