And by Alps, I mean Interlaken: The Swiss Disneyland, minus the lines, plus the vertigo.Hiking? Stunning. Swimming? Refreshing. Ziplining? Existential. Just remember to pack your adrenaline and your wallet—this place extracts cash faster than a one-armed bandit in a rigged casino.

Here we are — halfway through our 100-day, 11-country adventure. And let me tell you… travel will humble you. It will expand you, delight...

After an absolutely stellar morning admiring the icy splendor of Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe (yes, that’s actually what they call it, and no, they’re not wrong), I found myself sipping a cappuccino at the Mönchsjochhütte, enjoying what can only be described as a deeply intoxicating conversation with a fellow explorer.