Articles for tag: Alps, St. Bernard, Swiss Alps

The Great Rescuers of the Swiss Alps, St. Bernards

In 980 AD a monk named Bernard de Menthon established a hospice way up in the thin air and snowy geography of the Swiss Alps. Although the timeline of exactly when those lovable rescuers known as the St. Bernard dog breed actually became a mainstay of de Menthon’s hospice remains in dispute, what cannot be ...

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Top 2010 Adventure Honeymoon Destinations

More and more men and women are opting to spend their honeymoon on a non stop adventure instead of laying beside a beach at a luxury resort. These couples tend to be young and outgoing. They are often the kind of people that thrive on travel and adventure. Here are five to the top 2010 ...

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The Glacier Express – Train Ride through the Swiss Alps

There are train rides, and then there’s the Glacier Express. Switzerland’s premiere train journey cuts a route through the craggy Alps from Zermatt to St. Moritz or vice versa, over eight hours. Passing through some of the most stunning landscapes in Europe, the Glacier Express was recently listed in the top 20 train rides by ...

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Haflinger Horse: History and Breed Characteristics

Haflingers, also known as the Avelignese, may be small like ponies, but they are referred to as horses by those who are fanatical about them. They are incredibly strong for their small size. Their strength, pleasant attitude, versatility and chestnut coats have given them admirers all throughout Europe and North America. There are two types ...