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Seven cross-country articles draw on Switzerland: comparisons, roundups and route planning that set its places against their neighbours. Every one links to our full Switzerland guide (opens in a new tab), 99 destinations deep.
ItinerariesOctober 12, 2026 · 8 min read
Strasbourg, Colmar and Basel Christmas Markets: 2026 Dates
Opening dates 2026: Colmar 23 Nov, Basel 26 Nov, Strasbourg 27 Nov. Direct trains link all three, and any day from 27 Nov to 23 Dec catches every market.
ComparisonsOctober 7, 2026 · 6 min read
Colorado ski towns vs. the Alps: Aspen and Telluride or Zermatt and Kitzbühel
Aspen, Telluride, Breckenridge, Zermatt, St. Moritz, and more. A direct comparison of ski terrain, altitude, and village layout for the traveler choosing between American and European alpine resorts.
ItinerariesSeptember 9, 2026 · 6 min read
Twelve days across the Alps: Zermatt to Bled
12 nights, 6 stops in Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia: Zermatt, Interlaken, Innsbruck, Kitzbühel, Bled, Ljubljana. Nights per stop, straight-line legs, and the guides' own day plans.
RoundupsSeptember 5, 2026 · 6 min read
Alpine lake towns across four countries
A comparison of lake towns in Austria, Switzerland, and France for trip planning.
ComparisonsSeptember 5, 2026 · 6 min read
Canada's mountain towns vs. the Alps
A comparison of Canadian and Alpine destinations for travelers choosing between mountain access and urban convenience.
RoundupsSeptember 5, 2026 · 5 min read
Ski towns across four countries
A comparison of Whistler, Banff, Zermatt, and three other alpine destinations to help you choose the right base for your winter trip.
ComparisonsAugust 19, 2026 · 3 min read
Swiss Alps vs. Austrian Alps: 5 Villages Compared
Swiss or Austrian Alps? Zermatt and St. Moritz vs. Hallstatt, Kitzbühel and Innsbruck: which village suits a ski trip, a hiking base or a lakeside stop.