Mountain Travel

Lodges, chalets, sustainable tourism and the joy of exploring high places.

A historic stone mountain lodge

Mountain Travel

The History of Mountain Lodges

Ben Holloway · April 15, 2026

From Alpine refuges to luxury retreats, mountain lodges have a rich and fascinating past.

A mountain chalet with snow-capped peaks behind

Mountain Travel

From Mountain Chalets to Tropical Villas

Ben Holloway · April 10, 2026

What mountain cabins and tropical villas have in common — and where they diverge.

Hikers on a trail through old-growth forest

Mountain Travel

Sustainable Mountain Tourism

Ben Holloway · March 30, 2026

Mountain communities need visitors — but they need responsible ones even more.