Ashley Franzen has lived all over the world and currently resides in Switzerland with her family. She frequently travels through and around the Swiss Alps – she is very thankful for the country's ...

PHOTO 1 After grilling a variety of foods on the raclette grill, melted cheese is spooned over the food. Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025 (The Gazette, Jerilee Bennett) PHOTO 1 After grilling a variety of foods ...

Switzerland is a hiker’s paradise with dramatic peaks, glaciers, waterfalls, and over 13,000 miles of Alpine trails. But it’s also the most expensive country in the world. Forty years ago, my ...

I simply love skiing in Europe’s Alps, and I’ve had my greatest, most memorable winter adventures exploring this lofty, rugged mountain range that spans the heart of Europe. One of my favorite areas, ...

Stay at the Grand Hotel Belvedere or the renovated Braunbär Hotel & Spa, two exciting additions to Wengen’s hospitality scene. Venture to the “Top of Europe,” otherwise known as the Jungfraujoch; it’s ...

LOOKING FOR THE ultimate winter escape? Dive into Gstaad, where Switzerland’s most exclusive Alpine retreat manages to feel both impossibly luxurious and refreshingly down-to-earth. This hidden gem in ...