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Jan11

The pearl of the Swiss Riviera

Published by Asya in Arts, Cultural, Europe, Events, Hotels, Monuments, Skiing, Switzerland, Walking

montreux

Surrounded by vineyards and the spectacular background of snow-covered Alps, Montreux is the most frequented resort in French speaking Switzerland. Located on the edge of Lake Geneva, Montreux has a mild climate that gives it a Mediterranean feel. The city offers luxury hotels, high gastronomy and wines, a natural beauty and a wide choice of sporting and cultural activities.
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Mar15

Salzburg – paradise for body, mind and soul

Published by Asya in Arts, Austria, Cultural, Europe, Events, History, Monuments, Museums, Sightseeings, UNESCO, Urban Tourism, Walking

salz mountains

Salzburg is Austria’s 4th biggest city. Only Vienna, Graz and Linz have more citizens. It is one of the smaller provinces but it is one of the most important for the tourism industry. The old town of Salzburg is an UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. Hundreds and thousands of visitors from all over the world visit the ”Small Paradise” of Salzburg throughout the year. Salzburg as a holiday destination is equally popular in winter and summer.


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Jul05

Primeval Nature and Water in Lauterbrunnen Valley

Published by Asya in Climbing, Hiking, Travel Stories

Lauterbrunnenfall

Glaciers, waterfalls, wild mountain streams, mountain lakes, Alpine moors, Alpine flora and traditional agriculture have made it into a high valley of spectacular beauty. Lauterbrunnen is a small unspoilt village in Switzerland nestled between the towering walls of a sheer-sided valley that is famed for its waterfalls. This Alpine valley – Lauterbrunnen is situated in the impressive glaciated valley with the beautiful mountain ranges of Jungfrau, Shilthorn, and Breithorn on its doorstep. It is the departing point to the famous car-free resorts of Wengen and Murren, as well as the Jungfraujoch -Top of Europe (the highest train station in Europe) and the Schiltorn/Piz Gloria (made famous by James Bond).

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Jan11

Short Guide of Alps Wanderer

Published by nerdeff in Austria, Climbing, Europe, France, Hiking, Italy, Relaxing, Switzerland

Short Guide of Alps Wanderer
Self-organization is the first rule of wanderer, especially when you are going to a mountain like Alps. Even the Alps are full with luxury hotels and resorts, you still can make a unforgettable trip on a tent, with jar of jam and a little dose of adventurer spirit.


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Nov06

Photo of the Day – Wanna go on Skiing in the Alps

Published by nerdeff in Adventure, Europe, France, Italy, Photos, Skiing, Snowboarding, Switzerland

Photo of the Day - Wanna go on Skiing in the Alps
These guys and girls are so clearly headed to reach the summit of this plateu in the Alps mountains and make their trip to below, that if you love skiing you would most probably say “I want to be there too…”.

One of the most frequent questions people ask is “Where’s the best skiing in the Alps?”. It’s not a question with an easy answer but the only way to find out is to experience it by yourself.


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