James Bond, Half-Swiss, Knows His Way Around the Alps. As you see Agent 007 zipping over an Alpine pass in his Aston Martin, it should come as no surprise to any James Bond fan or …
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When it comes to beautiful tiny villages, Ticino is a standout. And it deserves our full attention. In a recent post on The Most Beautiful Tiny Villages in Switzerland, I intentionally omitted the ancient villages …
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As you plan your travel to Switzerland, think about how you’ll pay for those special unexpected moments. Credit cards are best for major purchases, but you’ll need to plan for some small day-to-day items and …
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The beauty and enduring appeal of Switzerland is found not just in its mountainscapes and breathtaking natural wonders. But, also in hundreds of small towns and tiny villages. Even Switzerland’s largest cities—Zurich, Geneva, Luzern, Lausanne—have …
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Switzerland is known for its stunning alpine scenery, beautiful lakes, ski resorts and charming alpine villages. But it also offers some unforgettable travel experience that you simply can’t get anywhere else. I’ve been traveling and …
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Peace and Quiet in the Jungfrau Region The Jungfrau Region of the Bernese Alps can be busy and overly touristed during the peak of the summer hiking season—and justifiably so, since it offers some of …
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Who wants to spend their vacation stuck in city traffic, wasting hours trying to find a parking place, or spending the equivalent of $8 a gallon for gas? If you’re looking for a quieter, safer, …
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Every Alpine pass tells a story. As millennia of merchants, soldiers, and pilgrims crossed Alpine passes, they left cultural footprints in the snowfields and meadows of the Alps. But details of the greatest Alps adventure …
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Welcome to our Swiss Kitchen. Today we’re talking cheese—but not just any Swiss Cheese. This is raclette. In some parts of Switzerland, raclette is more than just a cheese—It’s a religion—a very delicious religion. When …
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Will my cell phone work in Europe and in the Alps? The short answer is Yes. Cell phones have so quickly become an essential part of daily life. So, the answer I’m giving you today …
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So, what is the story of Sherlock and Reichenbach Falls? Meiringen Switzerland is a lot like any other Bernese Oberland village. It’s set at the foot of four passes—the Brunig, Joch, Grimsel, and Susten—so, it’s …
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Driving around Europe you’re likely to see some cars with a CH sticker on the back. Or maybe you’ve seen the ‘.ch’ internet extensions for Swiss-based websites. The Swiss Franc is known as the CHF. …
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Luzern or Lucerne? Are they the same city in Switzerland? Yes. Luzern and Lucerne are simply different spellings for the same Swiss city. Luzern is in the German-speaking part of Switzerland. So, the standard spelling …
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It can be a hiking guide’s worst nightmare. On the first day of our Engadine hiking tour—Sunday, September 8 (still summer)—I wake up to falling snow. The snow continues to fall and accumulate during breakfast. …
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