Alps

Next Thursday, October 15th, is Blog Action Day and the Venere Travel Blog is happy to take part in the event.

Blog Action Day is a global initiative which aims at raising awareness and create discussion about an… read full article

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For thousands of years now, Lake Geneva has attracted invaders and international travelers alike. The landscape is one of great geographical diversity. So much so, that it is oftentimes referred to as “Switzerland in miniature.” Key features are the countryside’s verdant green fields, the Jura’s… read full article

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The most integral aspect of Swiss culture and heritage is cheese, evidenced by the fact that there are currently over 100 varieties of cheese being manufactured in Switzerland today. The cattle breeding industry and dairy farming are prolific in the Swiss Alps and the region has been associated with… read full article

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The largest city of the Helvetian Confederation by area and population is the city of Zurich.

Zurich is considered to be one of the cleanest and most efficient cities in the world. Surprisingly, it has only been within the last 10 to 12 years that the city… read full article

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Located in the Arlberg Pass area of the Tyrolean Alps is St. Anton am Arlberg, home to an area that is known worldwide for its renowned skiing and winter sports.

Where the nightlife is concerned, there are pubs and discos to avail you of unending entertainment while staying… read full article

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Despite the fact that Germany is not overly renowned for skiing holidays and vacations, having lost tourists to the over-developed Tyrolian resort areas in Austria, it still receives its fair share of those visitors who don’t feel like overpaying for an Austrian adventure.

Germany boasts a variety of cosmopolitan… read full article

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As the economic downturn spreads gloom over bank accounts in Europe, take heart in these tips that can make ski breaks less expensive.

1. Romania is cheapest

Romania has some of the cheapest ski breaks, with a package trip in Poiana Brasov going from £200. Slovakia and… read full article

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Other countries may have the rich history, magnificent manger scenes. Switzerland is no exception to that rule all year round. However, it is especially special at Christmas time. Christmas traditions are alive and well in the streets and hill tops of Switzerland.

The Chlausjagen Festival

The Chlausjagen Festival or Feast of St… read full article

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Situated in the beautiful Inn Valley and surrounded by mountains on all sides the location alone makes Innsbruck a year round holiday destination.

On its north end is the Karwendel range with Nordkette raising its jagged head. Its south is ringed in by the Saile and Serles group of mountains… read full article

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Austria holds some of the most picturesque locations in the world. One of the most perfect and uniquely different ways to experience Austria is by way of a hiking tour. Many self-hiking tours are on offer allowing you to plan your itinerary yourself. This also allows you to… read full article

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