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Cities We Love
This Medieval City in Europe Is Flowing With Chocolate and Lakeshores
Geneva is compact, comfortable, and delivers on history, architecture, and delicious things to eat and drink.
July 23, 2025 04:35 AM
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Anna Haines
Cities We Love
Been There, Seen That: 7 Compelling Alternatives to Europe’s Busiest Cities
Where to go when Rome, Berlin, and Barcelona are too crowded.
March 17, 2025 12:52 PM
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Andrew Richdale
Hotels
The Best Hotels in Europe for a Winter Trip Full of Hot Pools, Snow-Covered Slopes, and Fondue
Whether you’re a skier or an après-ski enthusiast, these 19 European hotels are ideal for a winter weather getaway.
January 23, 2026 12:51 PM
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Adam H. Graham
Winter Sports
The Most Scenic Ski Trains for Vintage Winter Vibes—Without the Traffic and Icy Roads
From Colorado to Japan, hop on and off the rails to chase the best ski conditions up and down the valley.
December 17, 2025 03:18 PM
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Bailey Berg
Travel for Good
How to Enjoy Switzerland’s Beauty—and Help Keep It That Way
As our horizons broaden postpandemic, many of us are looking for low-impact ways to travel. Switzerland is uniquely set up for a sustainable trip.
March 16, 2022 05:37 PM
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Jonny Bierman
Stay Here Next
Stay Here Next: The Alpina Gstaad in Switzerland
With a sexy new Japanese whisky bar and an extended summer season, the Alpina Gstaad remains a standard bearer in the Swiss Alps for design lovers and après aficionados.
February 28, 2023 08:23 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Where to Travel Next
The Family Getaway of Your Dreams Awaits in the Valais Region of Switzerland
A dad and veteran AFAR traveler checks out the scene in Nendaz, which offers all kinds of winter fun for everyone in your gang.
Sponsored by
Switzerland Tourism and Written by Bryan Kinkade
Fall 2023
What It Was Like to Hike the Alps’ Largest Glacier
Glaciers are one of nature’s most awe-inspiring phenomena—they’re also extremely vulnerable to climate change.
October 19, 2023 07:48 PM
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Kathleen Rellihan
Trains
These 6 Glass-Roof Trains Have the Best Scenic Views, From the Grand Canyon to Machu Picchu
Immerse yourself in panoramic railway views thanks to glass domes, skylights, and observation cars.
August 26, 2025 02:09 PM
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Nicole Edenedo
History + Culture
Following in the Footsteps of J.R.R. Tolkien in Switzerland’s Mystical Lauterbrunnen Valley
From the Shire to Rivendell to the Misty Mountains, many locations in “The Lord of the Rings” were inspired by real landscapes.
September 16, 2022 01:08 PM
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Melanie Haiken
River Cruises
7 Rhine River Cruises for Every Type of Traveler
Whether you love the idea of sailing past dozens of castles and forts or are eager to explore one of Europe’s more underrated wine regions, there’s a Rhine River cruise for you.
August 19, 2022 03:03 PM
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Elissa Garay
Epic Trips
Here’s Why Your Next Trip Should Be to Switzerland
Iconic Scenery is just the beginning of an amazing trip that begins with a flight aboard SWISS.
Sponsored by
SWISS
Travel for Good
These Remote Swiss Villages Reveal What It’s Like to Be off the Grid
A remote valley in the Italian-speaking Swiss canton of Ticino is home to villages embracing a pastoral lifestyle in harmony with nature—electricity not included.
April 21, 2022 07:26 PM
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Claudia Laroye
Winter Sports
8 Best Ski Resorts in Europe to Visit This Winter
Every skier deserves at least one trip to Europe.
October 30, 2023 03:37 PM
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Cindy Hirschfeld
Winter Sports
Onsen Soaks in Japan, Poutine in Canada, and Fondue in Switzerland—This Is Après-Ski Around the World
Discover the best après-ski scenes around the world from Colorado to Chile, including where to go, what to drink, and what to wear for après-ski after a day on the slopes.
November 4, 2025 01:31 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
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