Kufstein is a historic town in Tyrol, Austria, often referred to as the Pearl of Tirol. The impressive Kufstein Fortress dominates the skyline, overlooking the charming old town below. Surrounded by ...
Stretching along the western side of Austria, sandwiched between Bavaria and Italy, Tyrol is one of the country’s nine federal states. Bounded by Salzburgerland to the east and Voralberg to the west, ...
Europe’s mountain destinations are attracting increasing tourism as a warming climate pushes holidaymakers to look for “coolcations” in peak periods. Tyrol, an Austrian state in the Alps, draws ...
We recently took a family trip to South Tyrol (Sdtirol), in the Dolomites. While I won’t be writing a full trip report series ...
Skiing isn’t just an experience in Austria. It’s a way of life. Especially in the Tyrol region of the Eastern Alps, which offers storybook scenery. Skiing here can feel like a simulation. It’s almost ...
Italian and German cultures do not, as a rule, have many characteristics in common – as anyone who is interested in economics, food or football well knows. This dichotomy makes the Alpine region of ...
In the Tyrol, September is about embracing the last of the long days and drinking good wine Anna Selby has been a journalist for 30 years, covering travel, health, interviews and general features for ...
The town of Corvara, South Tyrol. Wikipedia/Kuebi. Public domain. The Scottish vote on independence from the UK has shown, among other things, that today’s European democracies are strong enough to ...
A South Tyrolean separatist holds a sticker saying: "South Tyrol will be free!" Photo: Joe Klamar/AFP South Tyrol, known to Italians as Alto Adige, has been a bone of contention between Austria and ...