Located along a bend of the Aare River, Bern is the capital city of Switzerland. Founded in 1191, the city developed into an important medieval center. After a major fire in 1405, much of Bern was ...

Situated along a loop of the Aare River, Bern is one of Switzerland’s most historic cities. Founded in 1191 by Berthold V, the city developed into an important cultural and political center. Much of ...

I am on a train, and it is inching onto a ferry. This is how Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean, is connected to the Italian mainland by public transport. Once we're on board, the doors ...