Becoming a Groupie on a Swiss Alps Hike

My favourite souvenir

Travel writer Carol Antman surmounts misgivings and mountains in Switzerland When I was invited to tag along as a journalist with Alpine Adventure Trails Tour on a two-week hike in the Swiss Alps, I was eager for my husband Mark to book the trip and come. Somehow he did not share my enthusiasm. “…climbs of 2,500 to 4,000 vertical feet…rugged..strenuous trails with advanced mountaineering  options,” I quoted the brochure. “Yikes.  We’ll break our legs, or our necks. … [Read more...]

Cinque Terre Card – Walking Holidays

Walking holidays in Cinque Terre: The Cinque Terre is famous for its scenic coastal walking trails and if like many visitors you intend to do some walking on your holidays, you'll need to buy the Cinque Terre Card. There are three types of Cinque Terre cards: Cinque Terre Card Cinque Terre Card Treno (includes train) Cinque Terre Card Battello (ferry) The cards give you access to the following services: Use of ecological park buses and public elevators Access to the trekking path n° … [Read more...]