by Craig Bresett | Dec 30, 2022 | Alps, Dolomites
One of the best things about hiking in Europe’s Alps is the amazing network of alpine huts (“refuge” in French, “rifugio” in Italian, “hütte” in German). Hikers can set out on most any trail and somewhere along the way there...
by Craig Bresett | Nov 19, 2022 | Alps, Raclette
Alpine cuisine is very cheese-centric, and with good reason. It seems in some parts of the Alps there are more happy cows than people wandering around the meadows enjoying the beautiful vistas. I always rave about the milk, cream, and butter in the Alps –...
by Craig Bresett | Nov 12, 2022 | Alps
The Very Best of the Alps One of the most gorgeous hikes in the world – take the lift to La Flégère from Chamonix and hike to Lac Blanc in the French Alps. Beautiful views of Mont Blanc and the entire range, and a fine alpine hut to rest your legs and enjoy a...
by loewendan | Apr 9, 2014 | Alps, Bolzano, Dolomites, Europe, History, Italy, Ötzi, travel
Bolzano is a fascinating stop on our Grand Tour. It’s located in the Italian Alps, but German speaking. Along with its outstanding natural beauty it houses one of Europe’s most interesting archeological finds: Ötzi, the mummified remains of a prehistoric...
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