This northern Germany steam route gives travelers an easy, scenic path—with plenty of centuries-old towns and forest views ...

Hakuba Valley is located in Japan's Nagano Prefecture, which is just three hours from Tokyo by bullet train. The valley is ...

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One bold coup and a march through the Alps changed history forever. Napoleon wasn’t just rising - he was seizing destiny.

The narrow mountain road winds gently between rocky cliffs and tall pines, creating a sense of mystery with every turn. Soft ...

Adolf Munkel Trail: “For me, this is the most beautiful hike in the Dolomites. This loop is almost six miles long and isn't ...

Warmer winters are forcing Olympic hopefuls to adapt in unexpected ways, from training in slushy conditions to training ...

Few nations nail train travel like the Swiss: an extensive, impeccably run network whisks travellers effortlessly from Alpine peaks to piazza terraces. Here are some of the spots along the way.

France confirms nearly €1 billion for new night trains by 2029 as sleeper routes prepare for competitive tendering.

If there’s an image of Switzerland more recognisable than the heirloom watches, chocolate bars and fondue sets, then it’s the ...

When Junior Professor Catherine Teitz leaves the front door, she steps right into her research field. "I live in Mainz's ...

This year's winner of the Observer's It's Read Everywhere contest enjoyed the "trip of a lifetime" and showed that the ...