Switzerland

In Switzerland, it’s possible to hike, bike and fly across the storybook landscape, finding a pot of gold at the end of each rainbow – minimal effort required.

At around 3,000 metres above Verbier, Cabane Tortin is about as far from the standard ski chalet as you can get without giving up a comfortable bed.

Do as the Swiss do and pull on your hiking boots for a high-altitude adventure along the incredible Bear Trek.

A tale of two cities (and two summits) in seven days.

How one week in the Alps turned into a blur of chocolate, hot tubs and controlled panic.

Every country has its fair share of tacky, guidebook attractions. But sometimes these spots do stack up and can genuinely surprise us.

Cheese fondue, glaciers, jazz legends, kayaking, one very hot sauna and the best sausages.