The Engadine Valley in Switzerland is one of the highest inhabited valleys in Europe. Hidden behind a wall of soaring peaks, it was sheltered and protected from outside influence for centuries, resulting in the survival of ancient traditions, myths and legends. There’s an accepted adherence to ‘the old ways’ here and that includes the language. Read the full post

We love the Catalan Pyrenees in northern Spain. It’s a land of high rugged mountains, deep wooded valleys, rich wildlife – and lovely, friendly people. Historically, this area has been remote and largely inaccessible for many centuries, the only way to reach the isolated communities that nestle in the valleys was by rugged tracks and sheep trails... Read the full post

In January 1913, a cable car made its inaugural journey over a relatively low mountain ridge in the Swiss Alps between the neighbouring towns of Engelberg and Gerschnialp. To celebrate this historic landmark event, a new landmark has been erected on the summit slopes of Mount Titlis...

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Thinking about a holiday in the mountains this winter - but unsure what the snow conditions are going to be like? Pretty good, if the live webcam from Pertisau is anything to go by. Forecasts are very promising, according to the BBC: "Snow fell across most Austrian resorts on Thursday 29th November, which was perfect timing, as many resorts prepare to open ... the recent snowfall seen across the Alps creating excellent piste conditions..."
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Gothenburg, Sweden’s second city, doesn’t hold back when it comes to Christmas. And, while the celebrations are on rather a grand scale, they are – as you might expect from the Swedes – full of style and good taste. Read the full post