Travel Tales by a Travel Addict
Considered one of the most beautiful towns in Switzerland, Gruyères is a charming village surrounded by picture-perfect scenery. Gruyères is small, but you can easily spend there a full day strolling around, visiting the castle, and hiking in the surroundings. Gruyères, Switzerland: a beautiful medieval village You may have heard about Gruyères, one of the …
How to Discover Gruyères, a Beautiful Village in a Picture-Perfect LandscapeRead More
Are you wondering which are the best scenic train rides in Switzerland? Making the right choice is not easy, because there are so many scenic trains in Switzerland. Picking up on will also depend on your itinerary and the season. Read on, and get ready to board one of Switzerland’s panoramic trains. I still have …
The Most Scenic Train Rides in Switzerland. How to Discover the Best of the AlpsRead More
Not sure where to stay in Zurich? Here’s an overview of the main neighborhoods, and a selection of some of the best hotels in Zurich.
Where to Stay in Zurich, Switzerland. A Guide to the Best Districts and Hotels (2020)Read More
It’s one of the most interesting cities in Switzerland, but Zurich is often overlooked. One day in Zurich is undoubtedly not enough, but it will give you a taste. With a short time, you’ll want to focus on the best things to do in Zurich.
One Day in Zurich: Best Things to Do if you Only Have 24 HoursRead More
Thanks to its location at one of the tips of Lake Geneva, a stone-throw from the border with France, there are many wonderful day trips from Geneva that will make for unforgettable experiences. Geneva is known for its charming old town, the lovely lakeshore, and for being home to the main international organisations, not least …
It’s hard to imagine anything more charming than small alpine lakes, with their pristine water whose colors range from dark blue to emerald green or turquoise.
Whenever I go hiking in Switzerland, and I do all I can to make that happen as often as possible, I’m always on the look for some new mountain lake, and I don’t mind taking a longer route to discover another lovely spot.
7 Wonderful Alpine Lakes in Switzerland You Can Easily ReachRead More
With little more than 3,000 inhabitants, Stein am Rhein may well be a small village but it is remarkable for the concentration of well preserved medieval buildings within such a compact area.
The jewel in the crown is the Rathausplatz – the square of the City Hall – whose entire perimeter is lined by old houses with magnificent painted façades. Every house has a different architectural structure, the subjects and colors of the murals vary, but the harmony is such that it is close to perfection.
Is Stein am Rhein One of the Most Charming Towns in Switzerland?Read More
Grüzi wohl! Greetings from Napf. Today I’m hiking in the Emmental region. Yes, the area where they produce the famous Swiss cheese with the big holes. And I’m writing in real time, sitting on the grass, surrounded by a stunning scenery: smooth hills, where the light green of the meadows blends with the darker shades of …
It didn’t take me long before wondering if Zurich is one of the best cities to live in. Yet, it’s not something I was expecting.
I grew up in a small mountain village in Switzerland, lived in Milan, Italy since I was eighteen and traveled quite a bit during the last 30 years. I went from a hamlet to the city and the world,
