July Travel News: Thin-Air Alpine Memories

Crowded as Europe is these days, it's still possible to be alone with the Continent.

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July Issue Hi from Rick: Thin-Air Alpine Memories Dear Traveler, A few weeks ago, I returned to one of my favorite places in the Alps (and all of Europe): Gimmelwald. I first visited Gimmelwald as a teenager, and when I started leading tours and writing guidebooks, it became one of my classic Back Doors: off-the-beaten-path alternatives to the big, touristy sights. Gimmelwald — a Swiss village perched on a grassy ledge 2,000 feet above the Lauterbrunnen Valley — is the kind of place where…Read more   Driving Europe's Open Road It's easy to travel through Europe without a car, but there are times when I enjoy the…Read more   Finding 'Back Doors' in Today's Europe A fundamental part of enjoying travel in Europe is finding places that I call "back doors"…Read more   Cameron's Blog: 10 Tips for Experiencing Untouristy London Cameron Hewitt suggests ways to escape the crowds and become a temporary Londoner…Read more More Travel News •  Video of the Month   Exploring the Swiss Alps by Bike •  App Bite of the Month   Making the Most of Travels in Spain •  Forum Discussion of the Month   The Trip Essentials You Always Forget •  Listen to 'Rick Steves Over Brunch'   Rick joins the podcast as a special guest •  Save on Late Summer and Early Fall Tours   Browse itineraries and departures for 22 tours     About Rick | Explore Europe | Our Tours | Travel Tips | Shop Online This email was sent to: whatsnewworldinfo.f2eddottravel@blogger.com Rick Steves' Europe Inc. | 130 4th Ave. N, Edmonds, WA 98020 Unsubscribe | Change Your Subscription