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Q: I am looking for a place in Europe where my family can experience mountain camping. We're planning to go for two weeks in May but spend only two nights in the mountains. For now our choice of destination is Switzerland. Do you have any recommendations for a family of three?

A: There are many campsites all over the Alpine region in France and Switzerland. In Switzerland, check out Camping des Glaciers, located by the hamlet of La Fouly in the southwest Valais region, which boasts a glacier, meadow, forest, river and crystal clear air. The campsite itself is spread over the side of the hill and offers three types of pitches, allowing you to choose from grassy rocks with mountaintop view, to open meadow or pine trees and flowers.

You can take for family walking and climbing, but the challenging walk across the twin-peaks to France is reserved for serious walkers only. Check www.CampingGlaciers.ch for more information.

Arolla, also in the Valais region, has even more spectacular views. At 2,000 metres above sea level, it's also Europe's highest campsite. It can be reached by a one-hour bus journey from Sion and is surrounded by woods of larch and arolla pine. Grassy terraced pitches provide a glorious view of the north face of Mont Collon and the Pigne d'Arolla. It also has all the amenities you'd expect from a well-organised Swiss campsite, including hot showers, washingup facilities and a grocers serving fresh local food. Visit www.CampingArolla.com for details.

For more campsites, check out www.SwissCamps.ch or www.Camping.ch. For general travel information in Switzerland, visit www.MySwitzerland.com

Q: I'll soon be going to Korea for the first time. I have three days in Seoul. What should I see?

A: Seoul is a big city that has an endless array of sights, from stunning skyscrapers to ancient palaces. Namsangol Hanok Village is a good place to start your sightseeing as this open-air museum with its five beautifully restored and furnished houses offers a glimpse of the country's past. There's also an exhibition hall, souvenir shops and handicrafts.

The most interesting museums include the Seoul Museum of History and the National Museum of Korea, where more than five centuries of history unfold. You can also view Seoul's modern face at the Olympic Park and the World Cup Stadium, both of which have hosted the world's greatest sporting events.

Chill out at Hangang Riverside Park, which features 10 separate leisure areas offers everything from water-skiing and windsurfing to cycling, tennis and river cruises. And, if you have time, visit the observation deck at the Seoul Tower or the tranquil Jogyesa Temple and Bukhansan National Park.

Seoul is famous for its cultural life with dozens of theatres, arts centres and cinemas. The National Theatre is the place to go for Korean dance, drama and music, while the Chongdong Theatre shows traditional Korean performing arts including sword and drum dances, and Seoul Arts Centre is home to the city's Opera House and Music Hall.

For forthcoming events, visit www.KNTO.or.kr/eng or www.Seoul.go.kr.