VSP
Vancouver Summer Program
This page may seem out of touch with the rest of the site, but it is homework for my journalism course so here we go… “You can say ‘I have to do this blog because my annoying journalism professor told Read more…
Experiences
Littorail
Shuttling locals between Boudry and Neuchâtel in French-speaking Switzerland, the Littorail is the last remaining line of the once-mighty Neuchâtel tramway system. Designated as an inter-urban tram, it can travel up to 70km/h along the Neuchâtel Lake! Speaking of the Read more…
Cities
Neuchâtel, Switzerland
While writing this, I realised that Neuchâtel is French for Newcastle, like the town in the UK. At just 33,000 residents, the Neuchâtel area is small enough to be quiet and large enough to be interesting. The Castle of Neuchâtel Read more…
Cities
Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland
Right on the westernmost end of Lake Neuchâtel, Yverdon-les-Bains reminds me of the geography of Geneva, but the similarities end there. It is a much more industrial town and it actually reminds me of the Midwestern US where the buildings Read more…
Experiences
Chocolate Train
There’s something all visitors to Switzerland who wish to be well-informed should know about the fare system of the Swiss railways. Regardless of whether it’s a public or private company that runs a certain route, the price of the trip Read more…
Cities
Gruyère, Switzerland
Known for both its cheese and its castle, but mainly its cheese, Gruyères is a small area in the mountains of the French-speaking part of Switzerland. The milk for its cheese has to come from farms within a 20km radius Read more…
Iconic Places
Cailler Chocolate Factory
Founded in 1819, Cailler celebrated its 200th birthday in 2019. Along with Peter, Kohler, and Nestlé, the four men founded the four most prominent chocolate manufacturers of their time along Lake Geneva. With a plentiful supply of milk from the Read more…
Experiences
Fête des Vignerons 2019
Once every two decades, Suisse Romandie gets together in Vevey to celebrate its winemaking heritage. Listed as the first Swiss event on UNESCO’s register of Intangible Cultural Heritage, it is a big draw for both locals and tourists alike. It’s Read more…
Experiences
Swiss National Day
In 1294, three cantons came together to form the first agreement that would lead to the Confederation of Switzerland. The canton of Schwyz was one of the first three cantons and the namesake for the whole nation. It is on Read more…
Cities
Egg, Switzerland
Switzerland has plenty of towns and cities with the names of things such as Apples and Bière and Egg is no exception. While “Egg” doesn’t mean anything in German but tourists from English-speaking places know how to make a place Read more…