From my resting point high up on a mountain pass in the Vosges Mountains of France, under a cloudless sky, I’m finding it impossible to imagine French and German soldiers battling here in World War I.

Looking to escape? Here’s a recent trip local readers took to the French, Swiss and Italian Alps. Check it out, then find more reader travel inspiration at www ...

What better playground in Europe for hikers of all levels than the majestic Alps, stretching across no fewer than eight countries? There is a wide choice of hikes in this mountain range with its many ...