When I first moved from the United States to Europe in 2018, I knew very little about the continent's geographic offerings. Of course, I had heard of the Alps, the Pyrenees, and a few other major ...

Many bird species have moved toward colder areas in the mountains of Europe as the climate has warmed over the past two ...

Europe is becoming an increasingly popular winter destination as Americans have become savvy about the more affordable lift tickets. Even when you factor in flights, mountain vacays on the continent ...

Iconic and idyllic, the celebrated mountain towns of Europe offer not only beauty but also a bounty of cultural riches. Initially put on the map by adventurous travelers who came to explore their ...

While sunshine is - arguably - crucial for a successful summer holiday, its intensity is now reaching critical limits. Over recent years, temperatures have steadily climbed to unbearable levels, ...

Few towns are as ski-in/ski-out as France's Val d'Isere, the world's third largest ski resort. Ski season is here, and first-class snow has been flying, especially in Europe, where the Alps got off to ...

Mountain Research and Development, Vol. 45, No. 2 (May 2025), pp. R27-R40 (14 pages) The European Alps are surrounded by highly urbanized areas located close to fragile mountain landscapes. The ...

But even today, German-speaking Europe is chock-full of resorts dedicated to the centuries-old art of resting—with over 350 dedicated spa towns in Deutschland alone, some dating back to Roman times.

Don’t go to Gjirokaster. You’ve never heard of it anyway, and who would want to give up a couple of weeks of their precious annual leave on a mountainous city in Albania? It’s impossible to get to, ...

For Vail Resorts’ multi-mountain pass, the Epic Pass, last week was big. Six additional Austrian resorts have been added to the Epic Pass coverage ahead of the 2025-2026 ski season, including Sölden, ...

The Alps don't need an introduction—they invented the sport. The first proper ski manual appeared in St. Moritz in 1924, and they've been dictating terms ever since. Each valley operates on its own ...