The GoldenPass line is one of the most touristic panorama railways in Switzerland. Not only does it have refurbished panorama carriages, it also offers a Belle Epoque option with a classic Oriental Express style wooden carriage for the first leg from Montreux to Zweisimmen. Being a fan of Switzerland’s countless Read more
As one of the more obscure panorama routes, the Luzern-Engelberg express isn’t frequented by tourists as much as the Gotthard Panorama Express. If you travel in first class and get on the panorama carriage in the front, it’s likely that you’ll be up there all by yourself. Unfortunately, I was Read more
Also known in German as the Verkhershaus Luzern, the Swiss Transport Museum is the most visited museum in all of Switzerland – home to over 500 museums in the entire nation. It is so popular that it’s not even included in the list of museums covered for free by the Read more
Luzern, or Lucerne, whatever you fancy, feels like a plus-sized St. Gallen. It’s got the charming narrow streets, classic painted façades on historic buildings, and a helpful population. It’s also the terminus of several famous scenic train routes, the Luzern-Interlaken Express, the Vorlapen Express (to St. Gallen), the Gotthard Panorama Read more
Costing over CHF150 per person per journey in full price, the Gotthard Panorama Express isn’t just a pretty train line, it’s a journey with exceptional service. Here’s how to do it properly on a budget. Go to Luzern early in the morning to have a walk around town and get Read more
Traveling by train is really convenient for whose who enjoy hopping on and off to explore different towns and cities that are on the way to somewhere else. These are the places I wouldn’t otherwise be able or willing to visit on a standalone trip. Happily, in Switzerland the same Read more
By now, I’ve written over 200 pieces for this website (with over 40 in reserve for low season) and I realised that I always pitch an angle when trying to “sell” the cities that I enjoyed. For Aigle, it’s the city of many potable freshwater fountains that spew – free Read more
The Illusion of SeparationBy Giles Hutchins If you’ve ever questioned our current state of mind, why we think the way we do, or how Western philosophy became what it is, The Illusion of Separation is a great introductory text. The book introduces the history of modern philosophy and explores how Read more
Being here was a happy accident. After my train got delayed, I realised that I couldn’t catch my connection. As I walked out of the train onto the scorching platform in summer, I turned around and saw a friend – Ana. She was as surprised to see me as I Read more
Land Administration and Practice in Hong KongBy Roger Nissim Having lived in Hong Kong for many years, I have friends who are caught up in the high housing prices of Hong Kong. Criticisms are plenty in a city with one of the worlds highest population densities, but solutions are scarce. Read more