The world’s most breathtaking mountains are more than just towers of rock and snow—they are living legends. For countless ...

Preserved by its long isolation, the Upper Svaneti region of the Caucasus is an exceptional example of mountain scenery with medieval-type villages and tower-houses. The village of Chazhashi still has ...

All three railways are still fully functional and operational. The Mountain Railways of India are outstanding examples of hill railways. Opened between 1881 and 1908 they applied bold and ingenious ...