Major Mountain Ranges Of The World

A Mountain Range is a collection of several high and low mountains, often termed as its peaks. It may consist of several valleys and river channels formed by water rushing down from melting glaciers. Mountain ranges consist of several peaks and...

Slovenia - Best Places to See

Slovenia is a small but very diverse country in the south part of the central Europe with many natural and cultural sights worth to see.

Cog Railways In Switzerland

With its many cog railways Switzerland has plenty to offer to train lovers. The Swiss cog railways provide access to the most stunning mountain views of the entire Alps.

10 Famous Mountains In Europe

Mountains are beautiful creation of nature. Most of the highest mountains are situated in the famous and mighty Himalayan range. Along side Himalayas, is the Karakoram range and other ranges having many peaks rising up to 8000 metres. Surely that...

Heidi - Switzerland's most popular children's story

Heidi, the story of a young orphan girl growing up in the Swiss Alps, and the bond she develops with her grandfather. A children's classic.

Alpine Glaciers

Glaciers are a defining element of high Alpine environments. Their beauty has attracted visitors from outside of the Alps early in the 19th century. Although often characterised as eternal the alpine glaciers have been retreating constantly for decades.

The Most Extreme Cable Car in the World

A cable car is any of a variety of transportation systems relying on cables to pull vehicles along or lower them at a steady rate, or a vehicle on these systems. Many tourists use this vehicle to see the beautiful scenery.

Vacation in Switzerland ~ Photos of Montreux, Swiss Alps and Lake Geneva

Hard to imagine such stunning beauty in one place, but Montreux has that & so much more! See photos & videos.

Yvoire, Lake Geneva (Léman)

The first photograph is obviously not Yvoire, but the view of la Dent d'Oche gives an idea of the kind of scenery to expect around Lake Geneva, or Lac Léman. La Dent d'Oche is the highest peak in this...

Forget Fuji. Climbing Japan's second tallest: Kita-dake