Every December, the cycle repeats itself: a predictable flood of "Top 10" lists heralding the "must-visit" destinations for the new year. These curated lists, fueled by travel publications and large tour operators, often funnel an ever-increasing global populace toward the same finite number of locations. For the conscious traveler, this approach is deeply problematic. It’s disingenuous...

Switzerland was meant to be explored by train! Every Swiss town is connected to the train system which means it is very easy to get...