Mountain City's Travel Blog

​Have you ever thought about living in a castle while on vacation?  In countries such as Germany, Ireland, France, Italy and Scotland, you can often stay in a castle for far less than a hotel.   •    Castle Hotel Auf Schönberg  This castle is surrounded by a beautiful view of the Rhine River along with vineyards and trails for hiking and is...

The Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve is located in the northern part of the Wulingyuan Scenic Area in Hunan Province. It takes its name from Xiang Dakun, a man who led a revolution and called himself "Tianzi," which means Son of Heaven. Visitors who climb up the mountain are greeted by many sites with stories about Xiang Dakun and his last...

Explore the magnificent Jenolan Caves inside the Majestic Blue Mountains in the great outbacks of Australia. A glorious sight awaits as you are shuttled through the hills and mountainous terrain of Australia where you are met up by a preserved allure of these natural wonders.

Want to get up close to kangaroos and koalas? Then check out the Blue Mountains Nature & Wildlife Tour from Sydney, Australia Tour. On this tour visitors will enjoy views over the Megalong Valley from Echo Point and see the Three Sisters rock formations at Katoomba.

Australia is one of the few last frontiers on the globe where wildlife lives in relative peace and in their natural habitats, away from human encroachment. The Australian government has made a concerted effort to ensure this remains so in the coming years.

Is a hiking adventure in your vacation plans? Enjoy a day (or several days!) of hiking for you and the whole family.