Celebrating the Cows Coming Home
A beautiful tradition takes place every fall in many Alpine villages across Europe. Around the end of August and beginning of September, the cattle that feed high up on the Alpine pastures during the summer start coming back down to the valleys for the winter. Right before they depart their pastures high up in the Alps, the cows are adorned with elaborate wreaths and headdress full of colorful flowers and ribbons. As they make their way through the village in a parade, the cl
GALLERY: Exploring Sankt Johann
Sankt Johann is a town in the northern part of Austria, in the district of Tyrol. Called the hub of the Kitzbüheler Alpen, it is alive with culture as many events happen in the heart of its lovely town square. The Wilder Kaiser mountains and the Kitzbüheler Horn surround the town, creating a picturesque setting in the middle of the Alps. In addition to the ski area on the Kitzbüheler Horn, there are countless hiking trails that originate nearby, providing year-round entertain
