Late November, early December. It's that time of the year which I always find depressing. In Milan, the sky is gloomy more often than not and seldom brightened by a ray of sunshine. The days are short and I miss the light, which to me is like fuel. As if this weren’t enough, this year...
Most will know the name from the delicious cheese but Gruyères, where the cheese origins, is a charming medieval town of Switzerland.Gruyères, the typical Swiss village of our imagination Nestled in the Alps, surrounded by gentle mountains and overlooking the verdant valley, Gruyères is idyllic and epitomizes the typical Swiss village.Strolling along the main road, flanked by the...
Time blurs memories and I can’t tell when my love affair with ice and glaciers began.I suspect it’s related to my passion for the immensity of the desert, perhaps because of Peter O’Toole and the memorable Lawrence of Arabia, a movie that caught the heart of every one of my generation.Walking along the Aletsch Glacier I...
Switzerland is definitely not short of scenic train routes, and the vintage train ride to Schynige Platte in the Bernese Oberland is a memorable experience.Leaving from Wilderswil, a small town nearby Interlaken, the train slowly climbs up the steep tracks across beautiful forests, green fields dotted with flowers in Summer, glimpses on the surrounding peaks...
Moving to a tropical island? No thanks. To me, the tropics are good for a few days but if I enjoy the climate and the vibe for a little while, I soon long to leave.Indeed, I like the seasons, the way nature changes, offering different colours and smells. Every yearly cycle looks like a miracle...
I have a thing for small mountain lakes. I hiked in the Peruvian Andes to see the wonderful Laguna Churup with its crystal-clear water. In Switzerland, I crossed the meadows to the lovely blue Arnensee and I reached the pond where the magnificent Matterhorn was reflecting like in a mirror. It's thus easy to understand that I...
The little train climbs slowly through a beautiful landscape, approaching the glaciers and its destination: the Jungfraujoch. At 3,454 meters (11,332 ft), Jungfraujoch Top of Europe is the highest train station in Europe and the journey is one of the most scenic train rides in the Alps.From the Sphynx Observatory's deck, perched up a steep rock...
Ever wondered how they celebrate Swiss National Day (August 1st) in Switzerland? In Interlaken, I went paragliding, looked at the cow and costumes parade and watched at the fireworks overlooking Thun and Brienz Lakes. ...
Awarded as 'the prettiest village of French Speaking Switzerland' by a local magazine, as soon as I saw Evolène it was not difficult to understand why.[pullquote]Charming old houses decorated with colored flowers. Evolène is an idyllic hamlet in the Valais region[/pullquote] Far from the glamour of Zermatt or Saas-Fee, Evolène is all about traditions and authentic...
I just spent a few days in Valais, a lovely region of Switzerland known for its beautiful mountains and the lovely vineyards. The mountains of the Valais region are awesome at any season, but the warm colors of autumn have something special Home to the famous Zermatt (with the iconic Matterhorn symbolizing Switzerland), Verbier and Saas-Fee mountain resorts, the Valais...
