Iconic Places
Brünigpass
The Brünigpass is known for its view of the Lungernsee nestled between grass peaks. The viewing point at the top is just over 1,000 meters above sea level but parking is very limited, so make sure to get up there Read more
Thought Pieces
Why I didn’t buy an electric car
Those who know me well will know that I like to find very good deals on the Internet so I can get maximum enjoyment out of a meagre budget. In February 2020, when everything was still normal in Europe, I Read more
Iconic Places
Glaubenbielenpass
Crossing from the canton of Luzern to the canton of Bern, the Glaubenbielenpass is also known as the Panoramastrasse for its stunning views of snowy slopes and glistening lakes. At the top, the sign says that it is over 1,600 Read more
Iconic Places
UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch
The UNESCO Biospehere Reserve in the Entlebuch highlands system in the canton of Luzern goes from 600 to over 2,000 meters above sea level and has a whole lot of flora and fauna in its ecosystem. I’m no Jane Goodall, Read more
Iconic Places
Jaunpass
The Jaunpass plays tricks on both sides of the mountain range. On the western approach to the pass, there’s a little village road that leads up to the actual pass, but you’d be fooled to think that the access pass Read more
Cities
Stein am Rhein, Switzerland
Stein am Rhein means stone by the Rhine. There aren’t too many rocky geographical features in the area but there is a lot of cobblestone that is ready to destroy the soles of your shoes. Cobblestone aside, if you look Read more
Cities
Laufenburg, Switzerland/ Germany
Having lived in both Germany and Switzerland, I can confidently say that even though Laufenburg spans across both countries, it definitely feels more German than Swiss. The buildings are practically designed with rectangular features and plain colours while religious buildings Read more
Iconic Places
Julierpass
The Julierpass reaches almost 2,300 meters above sea level at its highest, which means that cars lose more than 20% of its power and handling suffers due to decreased tire pressure in the cold and high altitude. It is open Read more
Cities
Silvaplana, Switzerland
Located near the border with Italy, Silvaplana is deep inside Graubünden’s Engadine Valley where Romansh is taught in school and fewer than 1,200 people live in the village. The Engadine Valley is so beautiful that the Bernina Express runs through Read more
Cities
Campione d’Italia, Italy
Campione is entirely surrounded on all four sides by Switzerland so there is no immigration control between this enclave and Switzerland, just like the German enclave of Büsingen am Hochrhein. Before January 1, 2020, Campione was in the customs union Read more