Steeped in legends of fire-breathing dragons, Mount Pilatus looms nearly 7,000 feet above Lucerne, beckoning visitors to come and take in its panoramic views. On a clear day, visitors can enjoy a picture-perfect vista that includes glistening Lake Lucerne and…
Beauty and charm are all wrapped up in one in Bern, Switzerland’s fifth largest city. Some may think visiting a larger Swiss favorite like Geneva or Zurich is a better use of time; I would say you should carve out…
If you’re looking for a beautiful city with well-preserved medieval architecture, a centuries-old clock that beckons crowds at noon, and cobblestone streets centered around the glistening blue Aare River, then look no further than Bern. On a cloudless day, it’s…
Is Geneva in France or Switzerland? Do they speak German or French? These are just a few of the many questions travelers ask before visiting Switzerland’s second-largest city, and I can understand why. Unlike its neighbors or big brother, Zurich,…
Just an hour from bustling Zurich, tucked amongst snowcapped mountains, is the storybook town of Lucerne. It’s easy to see why so many people say Lucene is one of the most beautiful towns in Switzerland — well-preserved medieval architecture, glistening…
“Is Zurich vegan-friendly,” my friend questioned as soon as she knew I was traveling to the land of mountains and cheese. “It has to be,” I replied. “It’s a major city; they must’ve gotten with the vegan program by now!” …
The global commerce hub of Switzerland is known for many things — banking, high-end shopping (even the low-end shopping comes with a high-end price tag), and an enormous selection of chocolate and cheese! But, the one thing that doesn’t usually…