Mountains Travel Articles

 
Trading Snow for Sun: Why You Should Visit a Ski Town in Summer
Trading Snow for Sun: Why You Should Visit a Ski Town in Summer While ski resort towns become hot destinations during winter, they tend to be forgotten about by most travelers come summer. But here's a little secret: ski resorts don't lose their luster when the snow melts. In fact, for non-skiers, they become even better during warmer months.
Nine Ways to Take in the World’s Most Beautiful Vistas
Nine Ways to Take in the World’s Most Beautiful Vistas Ask fellow travelers what the best view in the world is and you’ll not only be met with myriad answers and enthusiastic responses, but you’ll also create a heated debate with no objective way of being settled. While the quest for the most spectacular view is still entirely in your hands, we’d like to make your search a little bit easier by suggesting 9 ways you can search for, and hopefully find, some of the world’s most awe-inspiring views.
Getting Away From It All in Taipei
Getting Away From It All in Taipei Taipei is one of Asia's most vibrant metropolitan cities, but it is also surrounded by many mountains that make it easy to enjoy nature. Hilton Yip describes hiking in Neihu, one of Taipei's best areas to hike in.
Surviving Europe’s Toughest Trek in Corsica
Surviving Europe’s Toughest Trek in Corsica Each year, thousands of trekkers set off to hike Corsican GR20, known as Europe's toughest trek. Joanna Drange gives a glimpse of the highlights and the dangers of this iconic trail.
10 Incredible Hotels with Altitude
10 Incredible Hotels with Altitude Those who want more from their hotels than just a place to sleep have many options. Victoria Brewood has put together a list of hotels with epic views as well as high price tags, for those who like places with a little altitude.
6 Mountain Peaks of Northeast America that can be enjoyed by the Non-Hiker in Summer
6 Mountain Peaks of Northeast America that can be enjoyed by the Non-Hiker in Summer Summer is fast winding down, but that shouldn't stop you from getting outdoors in the next few months. Esha Samajpati suggests these six mountains that are walkable for almost everyone.
6 Iconic Mountains You Can Climb
6 Iconic Mountains You Can Climb Many of the most famous peaks around the world are only reachable for professionals, but not all of them. Abigail King has done her share of climbing so she lists 6 famous mountains you can probably scale yourself.
The mountains of the sunset: The Serra de Tramuntana:
Mallorca has some beautiful walking country, and there are great and inexpensive options to explore the Serra de Tramuntana.