Switzerland Lake Geneva Montreux Freddie Mercury tour.

Freddie Mercury loved this town so much,Queen bought the local studio

It’s a genteel Swiss lakeside resort,but this city was home for the flamboyant British singer.

  • byTim Richards
Mont Blanc up close.

This famous Europe trek can be easier – and more pleasurable

For those short on time or stamina,there’s an easier way to enjoy the best bits of the Tour du Mont Blanc hiking route.

  • byRob McFarland
Mustair Valley in Switzerland’s Lower Engadine region.

The secret Swiss valley only locals know about

Near the Italian and Austrian borders,there is an exquisite region Australians have yet to discover.

  • byJustine Costigan
The museum entrance;a tempting piour.

The place chocoholics can indulge in a Wonka,all-you-can-eat experience

Could Lindt’s ‘Cathedral of chocolate’,where visitors are encouraged to sample as much as they like,get any better?

  • byKatrina Lobley
Mantis Founders Lodge,South Africa.

Traveller Awards:10 leaders in protecting the planet

From staying in an upcycled train carriage to signing a tourist pledge,these nations and operators prove there’s no single approach for protecting the planet.

  • byTraveller team
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Voralpen-Express.

No matter which train you take in this country,the journey is spectacular

Ah,Switzerland;the scenery is always a delight to look at,and even more so from its extensive railways.

  • byTim Richards
Batu Cave houses a Hindu temple,statues and frescoes.

What lies beneath:10 of the world’s most incredible underground structures

Put ordinary buildings underground and they transform into something far more interesting and otherworldly.

  • byBrian Johnston
Through the mountains on the Mont Blanc Express.
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Train journeys

It’s not fast or smooth,but this European train is a holiday highlight

This historic route travels to the foot of Europe’s highest mountain,with spectacular mountain scenery en route.

  • byFlip Byrnes
“An unfurling cinematic ribbon of scenery″⁣ ... Trenitalia Switzerland - Italy.
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Train journeys

Stunning scenery and excellent food:This train journey is hard to beat

This route is one of the backbone links of Europe and could be a star in your itinerary.

  • byFlip Byrnes
Swiss trains run on time and so should you.

First,be on time:How to travel Swiss-style

Not everything is as it seems when it comes to the Swiss. Here’s what you need to know if you’re looking to channel your inner Heidi.

  • byBrian Johnston