But for an article I’ve read in the National Geographic Expeditions magazine, I might have not discovered the beautiful valley of the Engadin. The article was actually about the Bernina Express, one of the many Scenic Swiss Trains that runs from St. Moritz to Tirano, passing through some of the most spectacular sceneries ever imagined. The pictures were so …
Mushers, Sled Dogs and the Iditarod Sled Race in Alaska
What heart remains untouched by the amazing yet sad story of White Fang? The half-woolf half-dog’s faith brought tears in many children’s eyes, as he was sold to be a sled dog in the harsh and frozen Yukon Territory. Somehow Jack London’s character came to my mind as we began our Husky Homestead tour that morning in …
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Top Vancouver Attractions You Shouldn’t Miss When Visiting the City
Vancouver may not be the city where you want to live. Its high cost of living and astronomical housing prices may be a set back for its potential residents. However, Vancouver’s sensual allure and countless attractions inspires visitors like few other cities do. There are not many places in the world where the bustling city life blends so perfectly with the natural scenery. Vancouver is a …
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Vancouver Facts and First Impressions
Welcome to Vancouver, Canada’s largest, densest and most ethnically diverse city! If you are planning a visit to Vancouver, here are some facts and first impressions that may help you better understand this city. Vancouver has a lot going for it: a bustling downtown, delicious restaurants, a rich cultural life, and more. But if this …
The Weekly Postcard: Diavolezza, the Mountain of Eternal Ice
High above the sun-filled valley of Engadin, in the area of Pontresina, lies one of the most spectacular mountain peaks in Switzerland: the Diavolezza (the she-devil). The legend has it that long, long ago, a beautiful, red-haired she-devil used to live in these mountains. The hunters rarely spotted the spirit and when they did they could only …
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Aboard the Glacier Express (Zermatt to St. Moritz Route)
The Glacier Express route from Zermatt to St. Moritz is Switzerland’s most beautiful train ride. Now that I look back at our 10 days in Switzerland, I think I owe the trip to the mythical Glacier Express. After all, it was the picture of this train passing over the dramatic Landwasser Viaduct that convinced me to …
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Jacksonville – the Gold Rush Town of Oregon
Jacksonville is one of my favorite towns in Southern Oregon. Despite being just a tiny place, Jacksonville has a strange and captivating history. The town came into existence in the first half of the 19th century and it still preserves that old fashioned atmosphere. A Brief History of Jacksonville The gold frenzy was arguably one of …
Riding the Golden Pass Line from Lucerne to Interlaken
Did you ever dream about riding a Swiss scenic train through the Alps? We did! So we planned our 10-day itinerary in Switzerland in a way that we could experience three different scenic trains in three very different regions of the country. One of the most beautiful train rides through Switzerland is from Lucerne to …
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The Ultimate Guide for Visiting Tossa De Mar, Costa Brava
On the southernmost part of Costa Brava, in the region of Catalonia, lies one of Spain’s most beautiful seaside resorts: Tossa de Mar. This pretty little village with narrow cobbled lanes, quirky boutiques, and rustic restaurants stole our hearts right from the start. Surrounded by green mountains, lush vegetation, gorges and beautiful coves, Tossa de Mar …
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