My First Realization The day before my Haute Route trek, I was in Chamonix, France and took advantage of the chance to meet with a friend. On our way to tour the town, I could …
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Starting in late November, Switzerland begins to bustle and twinkle with over a hundred Christmas Markets. They magically appear in large cities and in small alpine villages, often with their own focus and personality which …
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Whip-cracking Christmas Remember the Christmas carol that mentions a “whip that cracks”? That always seemed rather strange. What kid would request a whip for Christmas? Apparently, most every kid who lives in Kussnacht; it’s the …
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Happy birthday, Switzerland! On Wednesday, August 1, our favorite alpine country is turning 727 years old, and we can’t wait to celebrate. If you’d like to join in on the fun, here’s what you should …
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The 2018 Best Countries Report recently proclaimed Switzerland as the best country in the world — and we couldn’t agree more. Switzerland has a special magic that you can’t find anywhere else in the world. Not …
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If your well of creative inspiration has dried up, it’s time for a trip to Switzerland. Between its scenery, villages, and fresh air, this little country has inspired photographers, artists, and writers for centuries. You’ll …
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In this quiz, we’ll ask you if a few people, groups, and inventions are Swiss — or not. If you’ve been following our blog or website, you should know the answer to a few of …
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In Switzerland’s most traditional canton, voters gather every spring for an open-air parliament, where they debate, vote, and elect officials. The Landsgemeinde system has been in place since the 13th century, and it’s happening again …
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If you asked 100 people to list Switzerland’s official languages, most of them would rattle off German, French, and Italian without a second thought. But then they would pause. If they’ve heard of Romansh, it’s …
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