This unusual practice shows the extraordinary lengths Swiss farmers go to ensure the welfare of their valuable cows. The craggy terrain of the Swiss Alps poses a challenge to the safe passage of cows.

Among those dedicated to preserving this tradition are Jürg and Hanspeter Iseli, twin brothers who operate a farm and ...

Dating back to medieval times Gruyere is one of the most famous cheeses in the world, and can only be produced in certain ...

This went through my mind when I was overcome by excruciatingly loud cowbells in Adelboden, a village in the Swiss Alps. All local traffic stopped to watch a dozen cows with really big bells pass ...

While long winter nights might prompt you to stock up on all things peppermint, cranberry, and gingerbread, this season ...

When the winter months arrive, it’s not just humans who need to bundle up against the chill—our canine companions ofte ...

If you're yearning for a peaceful escape, Michigan's lesser-known towns offer the perfect retreat. Nestled amid forests, ...

The windows are sweating, the fondue is ready and we gather around the table for a meal that exemplifies good living in the Alps. For the Swiss, a communal pot of melted-cheese fondue is purely a ...

The incident resulting in Hediger's death occurred when she and a companion had gone snowboarding in the town of Arosa, in the Swiss Alps, local police said in an online statement. The pair had ...