The passengers of yore would be shocked at the evolution of trains over the last two centuries. They started as uncomfortable, ember-spewing, coal-guzzling monstrosities that sometimes threw ...

In Switzerland, the Gornergrat train ascends 4,900 feet from Zermatt to the Gornergrat summit, making it the second-highest railway in Europe after the Jungfraubahnen. Photograph by Artur Debat, Getty ...

The thin air above cloud level. The views over snow-tipped mountains. The climbs over boulder and scree, and the first gasp of shock jumping into a freezing lake. The Alps leave you breathless in ...

Embark on a journey that begins at the Channel Tunnel terminal near Folkestone, England. Experience the thrill of boarding ...

Discover Switzerland’s perfect balance of luxury, adventure, and culture—where every train ride, mountain trail, and lakeside view feels effortlessly extraordinary. The Swiss getaway is a timeless ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Request a room with a view of the Jungfrau peak at the Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa. Visit the car-free village of Mürren, ...