I was finally one with my paddle and I glided efficiently and smoothly through the water in my kayak. The feeling was Zen-like, as the motions had a meditative quality to them. My movements were ...

From glamorous St. Moritz to the lauded Italian Lakes, Switzerland and Italy come together on this epic eight-night journey like no other. Enjoy stays in St. Moritz, Switzerland, a chic resort town, ...

“What a fantastic mountain; if a kid drew a mountain, it’d look like this,” our expert guide, Tim Jepson shared with our group. It was the second morning of the National Geographic Expeditions Swiss ...

If riding a trifecta of famous railways through the Swiss Alps, attending a decadent chocolate tasting, and watching an unforgettable sunset with an Aperol spritz in hand sounds right up your alley, ...

If you want to go see the stunning beauty of Lake Como without the overwhelming number of tourists, then head to this small ...

SIRMIONE, Province of Brescia — As Italy prepares to host the Winter Olympics, travelers are turning their attention to Lake Garda, the country’s largest lake and a popular destination in northern ...

You may not hear about many celebrity sightings on Lake Maggiore; there are no Clooney-caliber stars who spend their summers here boating with their A-list friends. Instead, there are small towns, ...

The three uniquely different towns of Rapallo, Varenna, and Menaggio offer elegant views, food tours and everything you need for your dream vacation. Travelers looking for la dolce vita or the sweet ...

Embrace the beauty and culture of Switzerland and Italy on an epic eight-night journey! Enjoy stays in St. Moritz, Switzerland, a chic resort town, and Stresa, Italy, tucked on the shores of ...