Riding the Golden Panoramic Train
Switzerland’s Golden Panoramic. Photo courtesy of Train Chartering & Private Rail Cars via Flickr. One of Switzerland’s most scenic train journeys, the Golden Panoramic Train, known as the Golden...
View ArticleSpring in Switzerland
Springtime in Lausanne, Switzerland With the snow beginning to melt and colorful wildflowers blanketing the hills, Switzerland in springtime is an enchanting destination to explore. While the ski...
View ArticleLake Geneva, Fairy-tale Castles and Vineyard Views
The tiered vineyards of Lavaux, overlooking Lake Geneva. Straddling the border between France and Switzerland, the glittering expanse of Lake Geneva is one of the largest lakes in Western Europe, fed...
View ArticleRelaxing in Bever
The streets of Bever. Photo courtesy of Martin Sauter via wikimedia. Situated in the Swiss canton of Graubünden, the small village of Bever is a wonderfully well-preserved example of a largely bygone...
View ArticleSeeing Seerenbach Falls
Seerenbach Falls. Photo courtesy of Paebi via wikimedia. The base of Switzerland’s highest waterfall is a fascinating place. Situated on the northern edge of Lake Walen, Seerenbach Falls pours down a...
View ArticleScenic Train Rides in Switzerland
Switzerland’s Jungfrau train, overlooking Grindelwald Village With some of the most jaw-dropping views in all of Europe and one of the world’s best rail networks, chugging through the countryside by...
View ArticleHow to Spend One Week in Switzerland
Bern, Switzerland. Photo courtesy of twicepix via Flickr. From luxury mountain chalets to lakeside beaches tucked in the foothills of the towering Swiss Alps, Switzerland has a host of sights to...
View ArticleBest Day Trips from Lucerne
Lucerne, Switzerland Surrounded by jaw-dropping scenery from all angles, Lucerne makes the perfect base from which to explore central Switzerland and there are plenty of nearby attractions from which...
View ArticleTips for Visiting Switzerland in Summer
Interlaken, Switzerland. Photo courtesy of Artur Staszewsji via Flickr. Europe’s most picturesque winter wonderland looks just as beautiful when the sun comes out, and whether you’re hiking through the...
View ArticleHow to Save Money in Switzerland
Enjoy Switzerland’s countryside for free. With one of the highest costs of living in Europe, Switzerland has never scored high points with budget travelers, but with some careful planning there are...
View ArticleHighlights of the Bernese Oberland
Bachalpsee, Bernese Oberland. Photo courtesy of ejbst25 via Flickr. One of central Switzerland’s most photographed regions, the dreamy landscapes of the Bernese Oberland are so breathtaking they could...
View ArticleBest Day Trips from Montreux
Lavaux Vineyards, Lake Geneva. Photo courtesy of deepakhere.mypixels via Flickr. Perched on the eastern bank of Lake Geneva, on the cusp of the idyllic Swiss Riviera, Montreux is ideally situated for...
View Article8 Swiss Adventures to Add to Your Bucket List
Bungee jumping, Switzerland Home to some of Europe’s highest peaks and vastest glaciers, Switzerland has long been renowned as one of the world’s most popular winter destinations, but the landlocked...
View ArticleSwitzerland Mountains, Cheese and Chocolate Tour
Looking down on the beauty of Switzerland Switzerland. Just the name conjures images of dramatic mountains, sparkling lakes, charming towns and yes, cheese and chocolate. Of course there’s a whole lot...
View ArticleSwitzerland’s Surprising Celebrity Residents
Vevey’s Charlie Chaplin Statue. Photo courtesy of Henk Bekker via Flickr. With its well-publicized tax breaks for wealthy immigrants, idyllic scenery and notable lack of paparazzi, it’s no surprise...
View ArticleHow to Spend One Day in Basel
Spend one day in Basel With its strategic location close to the French and German borders, and legendary carnival and Christmas celebrations, Basel makes an atmospheric choice for a day trip, and the...
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