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The solitude and wild, natural beauty of Scotland's Isle of Jura makes it a unique vacation spot for whisky sampling, hunting, hiking and bird-watching.

This high plateau on Switzerland's northwestern border is a lovely destination for horseback riding, hiking, cross-country skiing and both summer and winter sports.

Enjoy the best of cuisine from the Doubs and Jura regions: Morbier and Compte cheeses, Saucisse de Morteau and other excellent Franche-Compte recipes.

Yellow wine - slightly oxidized and resembling sherry in taste - is acquiring more and more fans internationally, not least thanks to an annual festival celebrating it.

Coq au Vin is one of the most famous French dishes, traditionally served as a winter dish in a rich red wine sauce, this Vin Jaune version is lighter and fruitier.

The West coast Scottish island single malts are very different beasts from each other. This article looks at their characteristics and how they differ.

Whisky distilleries worldwide are cottoning on to the fact that doing tours is a handy moneyspinner. Knowing which distilleries give best value for money visits is tough.

Recently a major issue in the Australian wine industry has erupted around the identity of a grape variety previously thought to be Albarino.

Held in the cultural hub of Geelong, at the Geelong West Library PolyGlots 2009 celebrated the mixing of cultures, languages, and the written and spoken word.

These three French summer sauces are simple white wine sauces which will add taste and sophistication to a range of barbequed and grilled meats.

These three French sauces are simple white wine sauces which will add taste and sophistication to a range of barbequed and grilled meats.

France and Italy may feud over whose blue came first, but you can't beat the French for sheer variety. You may have to go online to find some of these, but it's worth it.

Swiss wine is getting more and more attention nowadays, but reliable information in English is still hard to come by. Here's how to gain fast access to the best of it.

Rising 1380 meters just southeast of Lake Geneva, this striated limestone monolith issues a challenge to outdoors enthusiasts of all persuasions. Here's how to succeed.

Scotland's islands represent some of the remotest places in Europe. But with some 800 islands in Scotland to choose from, it's hard to pick the perfect one for a holiday.

A Catered Wedding, the second book in a series of by Isis Crawford, is a cozy mystery with a fast-moving plot, several potential suspects, and unlikely detectives.

No matter which of Switzerland's three main languages you speak, the autumn is when Swiss-Germans, French and Italians stream to restaurants for a proper hunt meal.

The Goetheanum was designed by the 20th century visionary and spiritual scientist Rudolf Steiner. It is one of the earliest buildings to extensively use cast concrete.

Frommer's Guide to Scotland has travel advice and information on Glasgow, Edinburgh, and all the popular visitor destinations including the Scottish Highlands and Islands

Scotland's castles and clans, hotels and restaurants, wildlife and walks, are all covered in full detail in the new Rough Guide to the Scottish Highlands and Islands.

Burgundy stretches from Sens in the north west to Macon in the south, with its fields of sunflowers, and rows of vines it is one of the most beautiful regions of France.

Cremant d'Alsace is the perfect bubbly for a combination of tradition and value.

The famous Beatle came to this rugged place for its wild beauty and solitude. A great place to get away from it all and to explore the unspoilt Kintyre Peninsula.

The Savoie resort of Aix les Bains enjoys a scenic location on Lac du Bourget and hot springs, discovered by ancient Celts and still used today in the Thermal Spa.

A national favorite of Switzerland, this creamy and satisfying meal is made in less than 30 minutes and is an economical staple of mountain lodges.

Not just a Swiss or French mountain dish, melted cheese is also traditional to northern Italy where it's served with that aristocrat of fungi, the white truffle.

The wine regions of France take in names like Bordeaux, Champagne and Beaujolais, and the Michelin Guide to them includes driving tours, hotels, restaurants and sights.

The medieval city of Lausanne is gateway to the terraced vineyards of the Lavaux "wine trail," Swiss Rivera towns of Vevey and Montreux, and ancient Castle of Chillon.

A curious thing happened during the winter of 1853-1854 on the Lake of Zurich, Switzerland. A dry season caused the lake to recede, revealing ancient stilted houses.

The Swiss National Museum in Château de Prangins near Nyon focuses on the culture and history of French-speaking Western Switzerland. It is a great day trip from Geneva.

Combining the beauty of the Scottish landscape with the peace and solitude of artist retreats gives writers much needed space away from the pressures of modern living

Sonia Brownell married George Orwell in 1949 and outlived the author by thirty years.

The annual Swiss wine awards crown the best vintages and winemaker. The list of winners is an excellent resource for those seeking an introduction to Swiss wines.

Tübingen, a traditional university town with a medieval Old Town center, in Southern Germany lies on the river Neckar south of Stuttgart and northwest of the Swabian Alb.

Centuries-old castles, some in ruins and some refurbished, dot the landscape in a number of German regions, but all beckon visitors.

Pronouncing some whisky distillery names can be tricky. For those of you who stumble over names like Caol Ila, Bruichladdich, Lagavulin, Ledaig and Uigeadail, read on.

Nyon on Lac Léman is a top day-trip destination from Geneva. Sights are châteaux, an historic old town, Roman ruins, marinas, and views of the Alps including Mont Blanc.

From watches to army knives, Swiss fondue to Swiss wine, and crafts ranging from beer steins to cuckoo clocks Switzerland offers interesting shopping to souvenir hunters.

In May, Swiss cows are taken up-mountain to graze until September. August fetes provide entertainment for their human carers and draw increasing numbers of visitors.

Lists of Swiss wineries and a Swiss wine guide are all available - more difficult to find is an at-a-glance listing of the country's wine museums open spring to fall.

Associated mainly with Switzerland, dig a little deeper and Chasselas wine puts in an appearance on several continents albeit not always under the same name.

'Vin du Glacier' is sometimes used in English as a term for cryo ice wine, but the real stuff is actually a sherry-like solera wine for home consumption from the cask.

Quiche - the iconic dish of the '70s deserves another look. It's quick and easy and can be decadent or healthy. And you already have the perfect pie crust - allons y!

Swiss wines are big on quality, international prestige and awards - but not exports. Here's a primer about what has been dubbed 'the best wine you've never tasted.'

The 1791 Slave Revolt of the French colony of Haiti is regarded as the first successful rebellion of the Latin American colonies against European rule.