My dad started in his late 20s when he and my mother moved to Germany for work. There, eager to make friends, my parents ...

The separatist Süd-Tiroler Freiheit party, which has been climbing the polls, put out a campaign poster showing a pair of feet on a morgue table with a sign reading: "The doctor didn't know German".

The fastest skiers in the world are celebrated in Italy’s northern Alps, but anyone can ski here. Here’s how to get the most ...

Swiss tyro Franjo Von Allmen outpaced a host of more experienced rivals to clinch gold in the men’s downhill at the World Ski ...

Italy is home to some of the most breathtaking ski resorts in the world, and one of the best destinations for winter sports enthusiasts is Val Gardena in the Dolomiti region. Nestled in the stunning ...

He has finished inside the top 10 in his last seven World Cup races, with five podium finishes to his name, including second places in the downhills in Italy at Val Gardena and Bormio in December.

Best-known races: Kitzbühel's Strief in Austria, Wengen in Switzerland, Italy's Val Gardena and Bormio, Garmisch-Partenkirchen in Germany. Who's the most versatile or most complete skier?

May is the perfect time to visit this picturesque region of Italy. In spring, Umbria hosts many interesting festivals, traditional fairs and exhibitions. For example, in May, Gubbio hosts the famous ...