Cities
Thun, Switzerland
Thun, pronounced as “toon” as in “cartoon”, is probably one of the most liveable places in Switzerland. Thun is also the name of tuna in German, though if you ask if tuna comes for this lake the locals will roll Read more
Cities
Spiez, Switzerland
The best way to reach Spiez is by bus 1 from Thun, remember to sit on the left so you get a great view of the Bernese mountains around the Thunersee. When you reach Thun, you’ll be able to see Read more
Cities
Solothurn, Switzerland
While I hesitate to put too many photos on my other posts about Swiss cities, I have no problem being liberal with photos for Solothurn. The whole attraction of Solothurn is its 17th century Baroque architecture; it’s just like Dresden Read more
Cities
Zermatt, Switzerland
Like any other touristic Alpine town, Zermatt relies heavily on the skiing activities on its surrounding slopes for an income. Starting off as a destination for the wealthy that could afford to take weeks off on holiday, the first holidayers Read more
Iconic Places
Toblerone Mountain
Colloquially known as “Toblerone Mountain”, that peak actually has a name – the Matterhorn. Now say it again with a German accent. There you go. Use the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn to go from Visp to Zermatt on the same scenic Read more
Iconic Places
Schilthorn
Cue James Bond theme for On Her Majesty’s Secret Service because this is the peak where it was filmed. The Piz Gloria is perched on the top of the Schilthorn at nearly 3000m above sea level, but if it wasn’t Read more
Iconic Places
Hoher Kasten
At over 1,700m above sea level, Hoher Kasten has the third highest revolving restaurant in the country beaten only by the ones on Saas Fee and the Schilthorn. Located in Appenzell Innerrhoden, which itself is surrounded by Appenzell Ausserrhoden on Read more
Experiences
Rendez-vouz Bern
Every year, the parliament building in Bern hosts an animated film that is projected onto its façade in winter just as the Christmas markets open. Grab a Chäsbrägu and a cup of Glühwein to warm up in chilly November and Read more
Articles
Swiss Mannerisms
In the first six months of my life in Switzerland, I was rather confused and disappointed with the behavior of the people here. Why would drivers in Geneva park their cars all over the place? Why can’t passengers just move Read more
Cities
Vaduz, Liechtenstein
Being one of the smallest nations on Earth, Liechtenstein has to find its niche to stand out among its larger neighbours. To the rest of the world, this quirky little country is known for its detailed stamps and tiny capital Read more