Mardi Gras, Carnival, the King’s Cake, and a not so brief history. One of the many reasons that we enjoy taking people hiking in Europe is that our experiences overseas... read more →
I've enjoyed reading the headlines lately. From Michigan the Kalamazoo Gazette reads,"Arctic blast closes roads, cuts power." From New York, "Frigid winds whip into the Northeast." From Washington state, "Mountains... read more →
The start of the New Year is a perfect time to start thinking about the various components that can either make or break a good hiking tour. Making sure that... read more →
Still searching for something? I just finished a book titled One Man's Wilderness. It's the story of a man named Richard Proenneke who retired at age 50 in 1967 and... read more →
Don't wait until spring. Contact us today for a fully customized hiking itinerary in Europe. You give us your dates, tell us what you'd like to see and do, and... read more →
The caffè corretto is one of my favorite coffee drinks to enjoy while hiking through the Italian Alps. It's a truly authentic Italian coffee drink that consists of a shot... read more →
An avid traveler often faces some tough choices concerning the environment. While it's true that traveling helps breaks down cultural barriers and opens a window of education and enlightenment, it... read more →
This is what the Jungfrau region looks like at the end of August. Our thanks to Mark Saurer and Kristi Jahn for sending this image. We always enjoy good views... read more →
People often ask us, "What's the "hut" like? Take a look at the second picture and note the espresso machine. Do you also see the collection of liqueurs above the... read more →
August 1 is a major holiday in Switzerland. Known as the Fête nationale Suisse in French, the Nationalfeiertag in German, the Festa nazionale Svizzera in Italian and the Fiasta naziunala... read more →
"Something pleasant to look at."Is work getting you down? Then maybe this will pick you up. Take a break and enjoy these five images.Some of you may have noticed a... read more →
This really is a beautiful region filled with the most gorgeous vineyards overlooking Lake Geneva. We always recommend that people stop here if they have time, and it’s a very... read more →
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