Raclette – who doesn’t love scraping melty cheese onto food? I first tried raclette at a little hole in the wall in NYC, where they gave you…… Read more “9 foods to stuff your face with in switzerland”
Category: Switzerland
8 things i learned in the 8 days i spent in switzerland
They don’t call it Swiss cheese here. Each region has its own cheese. Raclette and Gruyère were the two cheeses I saw on most menus. The cheese…… Read more “8 things i learned in the 8 days i spent in switzerland”
hiking the swiss alps
When you visit Switzerland, the Alps has definitely got to be on your list, whether you ski or not. Ben and I visited in early September, so…… Read more “hiking the swiss alps”
3 things to do in geneva
Yes, count ‘em – THREE. There’s not much else going on in Geneva. The main reason Ben and I came here was for the CERN, which wasn’t…… Read more “3 things to do in geneva”
swiss chocolate and cheese
Chocolate and cheese. Two of Switzerland’s finest things. The Swiss Chocolate Train allows you to experience both of these in one day. The tour takes you on…… Read more “swiss chocolate and cheese”
how to be a tourist in montreux
Find you a hotel with a balcony and a view of Lake Geneva Learn about Queen at the Queen Studio Experience. Montreux Mountain Studios at Casino Barrière…… Read more “how to be a tourist in montreux”
how to get a panoramic view of switzerland
The Golden Pass route is one of the five main scenic train rides you can take in Switzerland. Ben and I opted for this one because the…… Read more “how to get a panoramic view of switzerland”
what it’s like to go tobogganing down a mountain in switzerland
In those moments leading up to my turn on the sled, there were about a million thoughts racing through my mind. No seatbelt or helmet?! What if…… Read more “what it’s like to go tobogganing down a mountain in switzerland”
the steepest cog railway in the world
This cogwheel railway is just one of five modes of transportation that you get to travel on in order to get the best views of Mount Pilatus.…… Read more “the steepest cog railway in the world”
how to get the best view of zurich
Climb Lindenhof Hill. It’s actually less daunting than it sounds. The ‘hill’ is basically just an incline (with steps) you can walk up to get a nice…… Read more “how to get the best view of zurich”
how to be a tourist 