Zugspitze: To the Top of Germany
October 3, 2026
A mountain journey (without any serious climbing) pays off in views
A mountain journey (without any serious climbing) pays off in views
Faced with rising costs and declining snows, a village dismantles its ski runs
George G takes us down Memory Lane again, this time to some beautiful lakes in the Alps
Mountains, lakes, a unique railroad: George G says there’s lots to go for in Schafberg!
George G shares memories of a visit to Austria’s highest Alpine point
Switzerland is getting ready for a fancy-dress opening of its newest engineering marvel. The Gotthard Base Tunnel, drilled through 35 miles of solid rock, is
Ian Cook visits and shares great images of the beautiful but receding Pasterze Glacier, Grossglockner, Austria.
Last year, France regrouped its local government borders to create regions and eliminate extra layers of government; a recent survey and recent statistics have picked the winners and losers.
To answer your question. Yes, Italians drink beer. It’s not a well-known pastime of Italy, however it is becoming more common. But before we get to Italy let me tell you about my beer adventure that led me to central Italy. I started the…