Discover the breathtaking “Switzerland of Saudi Arabia” with its lush green mountains and delicious local cuisine. Join us as we explore this hidden gem’s natural beauty and unique flavors that make ...

The lush green mountains stay that way because of the area’s more than 200 annual days of precipitation. 07 of 14. Dubrovnik, Croatia . Ambika Verma/Travel + Leisure.

Travel writer and blogger Sabina Trojanova heads out into the lush, green mountains of Asir with Saudi national climbing champion Arwa Santli . Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent.

By 2015, amid the noise of roaring machines and airborne dust, the lush green mountains and clear waters of yore became just a memory for people in the village.

The lush green terraced rice fields in the Pu Luong valley (Thanh Hoa Province) have earned the nickname “paradise in the mountains,” attracting both domestic and international tourists seeking scenic ...