Mountains Travel

Conquering El Ávila: The Ultimate Guide to Caracas' Mountain Paradise

If there's one thing I've learned from 35 years behind the wheel of a bus, it's that the real magic of any place isn't found on the main tourist drags....

Day Trips from Zurich: 5 Breathtaking Alpine Adventures Within 2 Hours

During my years as a production manager, I've learned that business trips to Switzerland don't have to be all conference rooms and hotel lobbies. Zurich, with its efficient transportation hub...

Hiking Madeira's Dramatic Levadas: 7 Breathtaking Mountain Trails

There's something utterly mesmerizing about the way Madeira's levadas carve their way through the island's dramatic topography. These ancient irrigation channels—some dating back to the 15th century—now serve as arteries...