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1. Interesting Facts About Switzerland Switzerland, the playground of Europe, has been the dream destination for tourists for decades. From serene lakes and snow clad Alps, to mystic castles and rustic countryside, the beauty of Switzerland mesmerizes its visitors. But beyond the famous S...
2. Alpine Flowers of Switzerland One thing I love most about the Swiss Alps is the wonderful variety of alpine flowers you can see there. While many take mountain walks for the magnificent views and the pure alpine air, the beauty of the Swiss Alps is as much in the nature all aroun...
3. Zermatt in the Swiss Alps Zermatt in Switzerland is a famous for its stunning alpine scenery. In winter, Zermatt is a popular destination for skiers and snowboarders. Zermatt in the summer is quieter, giving more room to breathe, but the scenery is just as magnificent. Zermat...
4. Mountain Photo Murals for your Home Stunning mountain scenery in your own home, made easy with these beautiful digital photo murals. If you're anything like me, you may have wished that you had a mountain view from your windows.... Now you can bring some of that mountain drama into...
5. A Tandem Paragliding Experience in Switzerland For me, my tandem paragliding experience in Switzerland was a dream come true! It really was the most incredible experience and, if it is something you've ever considered doing, I hope you too might give it a go. I first saw paragliders in the Alps...
6. I've Got The Juiciest Lensography Ever Well, people around here keep on telling me I've got a cute pear and I have to agree. By the way, I said cute PEAR! ;-) Another thing I've got is a juicy big lensography. That's a list of all the Squidoo topics (we call them 'lenses' around here) th...
7. Fine Chocolate from Austria That's right, here you'll find chocolate and nothing but chocolate, from the country of Austria. This country produces some of the finest, most delicious chocolate in Europe, and also some of the most innovative. Join me on this sweet journey...
8. The Eiger The Eiger is a mountain in the Alps of Switzerland. It is the easternmost peak of a ridge-crest that extends to the Mönch (4,107 m) and across the Jungfraujoch to the Jungfrau (4,158 m). The peak is mentioned in records dating back to the 13th c...
9. Mountain Walking in Zermatt For me, walking in the mountains around Zermatt was like taking a shortcut to paradise. If you have spent time in the Swiss Alps - or anywhere in the Alps - you know it will be lovely, but you really can't imagine just how breathtaking until you are...
10. Kranjska gora Kranjska Gora is the place to enjoy skiing in the winter, and if skiing is not your thing, Kranjska Gora will still welcome you and your friends.
11. Slovenia Slovenia is a young European country in the middle of Europe. From 1 May 2004 is also a member of the European Union. Area of Slovenia have already settled Slavs in the 6th century, after turbulent past, the State become independent on 25 June 1991. ...
12. Thun Thun is a great little town with most likely the most spectacular views of the Alps you can get anywhere in the Swiss Alps.
13. Visions of Italy After two trips to Italy in the past three years, it is officially my favorite country! This page will outline the beginnings of a project that will evolve into a book and prints available online. Inspired by a beautiful book called Italian Dreams a...
14. My Bavaria travel guide Visiting Bavaria is more than Munich and Neuschwanstein. Here my little travel guide. Of course, not a complete tourist information, just some personal recommendations. But I bet: some of the tips you haven´t heard before....
15. Silver fir The Silver fir - Abies alba is a tree growing to a height of 150 feet; abundant in the mountainous regions of central and southern Europe.
16. A trip to Lecco, Italy Lecco is an enchanting town at the foot of the Alps on lake Como. Lake Como is surrounded by a rich and varied landscape which one cannot find anywhere else in Italy, making Lecco and the surrounding towns very picturesque. The lake is shaped much li...
17. french alps french alpes les deux alpes trip   les deux alpes in the french alps, vegas of the alps, been a few times now, this place is a top place for a trip if you like snowboarding and drinking .its a snowsure high altitude resort with a top lift of 3600m, large glacier at the top...
18. Austrian / German Miniature Landscape Watercolors Anyone from Milwaukee knows that this region was home to a huge German immigrant population during the late 1800's to mid 1900's. As Milwaukee grew, this population was swallowed up and absorbed into the community at large. Many immigrants stayed in...
19. Amazing Webventures: Let's Explore Andorra! If you've never heard of Andorra, join the party. I hadn't either, until I bumped into it in a list online. Andorra is 2.5 times the size of Washington D.C. If you look it up on Google Earth, you'll find its terrain rugged and mountainous, with valle...
20. Chamonix The Chamonix Valley has to be one of the most beautiful valleys in France, nay Europe. Ringed in by the Mont Blanc Massif and the Aiguille Rouges, with snowcapped peaks all year round, tumbling glaciers and the mighty Mont Blanc the valley offers bre...