Is Jungfraujoch Worth It

A Visit to Jungfraujoch, Top of Europe…Is It Worth It?

Julie Switzerland 2 Comments

A trip up to Jungfraujoch is one of the most popular things to do in the Bernese Oberland. Stand on one of the highest points in the Swiss Alps, walk through an ice cave, play in the snow, get panoramic views over the Alps, and hike out to Mönchsjochhütte. This high alpine experience has a huge price tag. Also called …

Highline Trail Hike Glacier

Highline Trail: Logan Pass to the Loop, Glacier National Park

Julie United States 3 Comments

The Highline Trail is one of Glacier National Park’s best day hikes. For almost 12 miles, this trail takes hikers high above Going-to-the-Sun Road, with stunning views of the park and a chance to see glaciers, alpine wildflowers, and wildlife. Twelve miles may sound like a long way to hike, but these miles tick by fast. With only 800 feet …

Pyramiden

Cruising to Pyramiden, a Russian Ghost Town in Svalbard

Julie Norway, Svalbard 4 Comments

Cruising to Pyramiden, an abandoned Russian mining town near Longyearbyen, is one of the most popular excursions in Svalbard. On the way, you also get to see a massive glacier, go whale watching, and if you’re really lucky, you could even spot a polar bear. According to National Geographic, Pyramiden is one of the top ten best ghost towns to …