OUR first family ski trip was planned in the weeks before Christmas, mainly by our three-year-old.  Caught up in the festive ...

When people think of picturesque European villages, the charming hamlets of Switzerland often come to mind. However, nestled ...

Following the fatal collapse of a train station roof last year, Serbian students have taken to the streets in the cities and the countryside to call for more government accountability. The ...

Between the sparkling teal waters of Lake Thun and the towering, snow-capped Bernese Alps, the charming Swiss town of Thun remains an undiscovered gem for many tourists. Often bypassed in favour of ...

Camille’s Bakery at Countryside Village will close for good in a few weeks, owner Camille Garza recently announced on Instagram. Owner Camille Garza makes lemon tarts at Camille’s Bakery in 2020.

but it still made it to the list as it is regarded as a must-visit countryside destination. Kaikōura, New Zealand: Visitors at this coastal paradise can spot whales, dolphins, and enjoy stunning ...

Located deep in the Swiss countryside, Jan Gerber's sprawling home exudes a sense of restfulness and harmony. As well it might: as chief executive of Paracelsus Recovery, the exclusive Swiss ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This cover image released by Reprise Records shows “Oceanside Countryside” by Neil Young. (Reprise ...

A new bar has opened in a popular Newcastle suburb inspired by the Northumberland countryside. The Barn Door in Heaton is the realisation of a dream for business woman Tracy Tunn, who has always ...

create new wetlands and boost biodiversity Eurasian beavers were once common in our countryside. The water-loving mammals, famed for building dams, shaped our waterways and created natural ...

For the tourist industry in particular, it's an opportunity. In Switzerland, which has long cultivated a reputation for understated luxury, the number of five-star hotels is increasing faster than ...