Credit: Courtesy of Arosa Tourism The Arosa train line snakes its way up into the mountains from the small Swiss city of Chur, gaining more than 3,000 feet of elevation in just 16 miles. About 40 minutes into the one-hour journey, the train veers right at the town of Langwies…
With more than 320 miles of coastline, dozens of lakes, and some of the highest peaks of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina is a natural gem and one of the best states to invest in a second home. In fact, a recent Vacasa survey of the top 10…
Beirut may bear the scars of its tumultuous past but the Lebanese capital is on the up again. Gary Noakes returns to the city after 15 years and discovers that you need plenty of stamina to live like a local. It’s midnight in Beirut’s hip Momo Bar and Tony, a…
St Moritz might be famous for its glitz and glamour – and it does offer plenty of that – but the Swiss resort also has a lot more for curious winter sports enthusiasts, from snowkiting and bobsleigh runs to night skiing and partying on the slopes. Wacky St Moritz Where…
Ski resorts the world over have a wealth of attractions off the slopes, none more so than the Portes du Soleil region on the French-Swiss border. Mark Frary discovers traditional villages, artisan industries and foodie delights during a visit to the charming area. Turn the clock back a few decades…
Lapland and the Northern Lights is one of those lifetime trips on everyone's travel wishlist. And with 2013 announced as one of the best years in over a decade to see the lights, now is a fantastic time to go. But is there more to Lapland than this weather-dependent natural…
What could be so difficult about planting two feet on a skateboard without wheels and gliding effortlessly down a snowy piste? A lot, as it turns out. Jane Duru harnesses the power of positive thinking, with a beginner's snowboarding trip to Cervinia in the Italian Alps. They say it’s never…
Visitors gather at the Black Wall Street mural in Tulsa's Greenwood district. | Credit: Shane Bevel In Tulsa we love to lay claim to an exceptional Black man. John Hope Franklin was such a man, even if he wasn't born in Tulsa and was barely of it. For some, Franklin…
Credit: Courtesy of Gabriel Goldberg (GabrielGoldberg.com) Nonstop parties, unwarranted comments, and a lack of diversity were a few reasons why I avoided booking a gay cruise. However, that changed with Vacaya, a large-scale adults-only vacation company that touts its inclusivity to the entire LGBTQ+ community and our straight allies. I've…
Credit: Getty Images The Ikon Pass is about to get even more valuable with the addition of three new destinations for next season along with new pass options for added usability. The pass, which goes on sale for the 2022/2023 season on March 10, will add three new mountains for…