In the summer, it's all about the Tour de France ... your skis and pack your hiking boots for these top destinations in the postcard-worthy French Alps, one of the best places to visit in France.

The Best of ... seasons, hiking in the Garmisch-Partenkirchen region offers varied landscapes and breathtaking views of hiking along 300 km (124 miles) of paths (the GaPa tour planner has ...

Picture this: a weekend spent basking in the sun, sipping delicious wines, hiking past incredible scenery, and exploring more than 800 castles in one of Italy's best-kept secret destinations.

I learned this on a recent walking trip with Backroads, which brought me through the legendary vineyards of Goriska Brda and along the Alpe Adria Trail to the heart of the Julian Alps. Backroads ...