BY Whitney Brown | Mar 23, 2018
Setting forth on a Swiss adventure anytime soon? Don’t forget your camera! After all, Switzerland is an extremely scenic country, and you’ll want to do it justice. But if you’re a beginner photographer who needs …
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BY Whitney Brown | Mar 22, 2018
Visiting a Swiss castle is like waltzing into a fairytale. After all, the castles in Switzerland are exceptionally gorgeous, and most of them boast centuries-old histories and jaw-dropping views. If you’re looking for a quick …
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BY Whitney Brown | Mar 21, 2018
In the heart of Switzerland, Lake Lucerne is a sparkling sight for sore eyes. Towering peaks and picturesque towns line the pristine turquoise water, and the lake is just as beautiful in winter as it …
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BY Whitney Brown | Mar 14, 2018
Walk through picturesque Lucerne, and you can’t help falling in love. From its wooden bridge to its churches and promenades, Lucerne is eye candy for travelers. And as you look to the city’s horizon, you’ll …
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BY Whitney Brown | Mar 09, 2018
Lindt. Toblerone. Nestlé. Milka. Take a bite of mouth-watering Swiss chocolate, and you might think that you’ve died and gone to heaven. And while the history of chocolate is quite the tale, it wouldn’t be …
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BY Whitney Brown | Mar 01, 2018
Can you think of a destination that lies in the shadow of an iconic mountain, attracts tourists from all over the world, and bans all cars from its streets? (Hint: we’re not thinking of Disneyland, …
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BY Whitney Brown | Feb 27, 2018
If you didn’t know that Switzerland has its own national park, you’re not alone! Many of us think of the entire nation as a wild outdoor playground, but the Swiss National Park enjoys special protection …
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BY Whitney Brown | Feb 23, 2018
Everything seems magical when you arrive in Switzerland — until you start to feel a touch of altitude sickness. Then the fresh mountain air feels thinner by the second, and your vacation instantly becomes less …
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BY Whitney Brown | Feb 21, 2018
Windswept, remote, and beautiful, the Jungfraujoch is a railway station unlike any other. Perched on a mountain, it features an observatory, ice palace, and snow park. It’s a real can’t-miss destination of the Bernese Alps. …
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BY Whitney Brown | Feb 20, 2018
Switzerland is picture perfect, which explains why there are so many vintage postcards of the country’s stunning scenery. After all, the towering mountains and the charming villages do half the photographer’s work! If you’re like …
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BY Whitney Brown | Feb 16, 2018
If Switzerland travel suffers from one thing, it’s a lack of familiarity with the country’s history, geography, and culture. Switzerland’s story isn’t as well known as France’s, Germany’s, or England’s, and outsiders have always perpetuated …
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BY Whitney Brown | Feb 15, 2018
Picture a crimson train surging through the verdant valleys and snowy passes of the Swiss Alps, crossing hundreds of bridges as it goes. Have a clear image in your head? Feeling a twinge of wanderlust? …
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BY Whitney Brown | Feb 14, 2018
If gorgeous Swiss Alps scenery, world-famous cities, and delicious food appeal to your sense of adventure, then it’s time for your next trip. Although it’s a small country, Switzerland has made a big impression on visitors …
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