In the Alps of Goethe and James BondWe were hiking in fog and drizzle up the barren slopes of Mount Schilthorn, a 9,748-foot-high peak overlooking the Lauterbrunnen Valley in Switzerland. As I inched along a narrow trail, the mist cleared to reveal a long drop on either side into a ... New York Times, 3 weeks ago |
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Norwegian base jumper dies in Bern cliff crashPolice launched an investigation into the death of a 48-year-old Norwegian who died while base jumping this week in the Lauterbrunnen area of the Bernese Oberland. French base jumper dies in Bernese Oberland (06 Feb 13) New cable car systems ... The Local Switzerland, 2 weeks ago
Norwegian base jumper dies in Swiss cliff crash
The Local Norway, 2 weeks ago
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How about Christmas in Europe?Brace yourself for a magical festive escapade through the heart of Europe that will leave you stunned, enthralled and more than a little excited. This is a journey through some of the continent's most iconic cities - Paris, Munich and Prague but ... IOL, 1 day ago
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Top of the WorldThe Jungfrau Railway goes to the peak of one of Europe's most formidable mountains. IN 1912, several hundred workers cheered as a massive explosive charge blasted through rock into daylight. They emerged to a silent world of snow-covered mountains ... Australian Doctor, 2 days ago
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How to get your adrenalin pumpingEveryone likes a bit of excitement on holiday. But for those bold travellers who enjoy testing their limits with exhilarating stunts, rides and thrills, the members and editors of VirtualTourist (www.virtualtourist.com) have compiled a list of their ... IOL, 4 days ago
Travel picks: Top 10 spots to get an adrenaline rush
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Get an adrenaline rush
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San Fermin's bull running among Top 10 spots to get adrenaline rush
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The dangers of dynamic currency conversion_ Processing a credit card charge for overseas purchases used to be pretty simple. You swiped your card while on vacation, your bank changed the money from pesos or euros into greenbacks, and the amount you spent appeared on your bill. Maybe you ... Chicago Tribune, 5 days ago
The Navigator: The dangers of dynamic currency conversion
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Is it a bird? Is it a plane? One base jumper's greatest stuntsBASE jumper and wingsuit flier Jeb Corliss may not be the man of steel, but we suspect a certain anatomical pairing of his is likely forged out of the robust material. The American is undoubtedly possessed of superhuman courage. So much so, you ... Cheapflights.com, 3 weeks ago
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Berner Oberland-Bahnen earnings upBerner Oberland-Bahnen's earnings and profits increased in 2012 due to strong demand in regional passenger transport. The Bernese Oberland Railway was able to profit from the Jungfrau Railway's centenary year in 2012 when a record number of ... MoneyAM, 3 weeks ago
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EANS-Adhoc: Berner Oberland Bahnen AG / New vis...PR Newswire/euro adhoc/ EANS-Adhoc: Berner Oberland Bahnen AG / New visitor record for the Berner Oberland-Bahnen AG ad-hoc disclosure transmitted by euro adhoc with the aim of a Europe-wide distribution. The issuer is solely responsible for the ... MoneyAM, 3 weeks ago
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Several changes in the executive team at Zürcher KantonalbankZürcher Kantonalbank, in Zürich, CH-020.8.900.022-4, besondere Rechtsformen (SHAB Nr. 248 vom 20.12.2012, Publ. 6986182). People deleted or signatures revoked: Gertsch Hans-Jörg, von Lauterbrunnen, Winterthur, mit Kollektivprokura zu zweien; ... Moneyhouse, 1 month ago
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