Photoessay: Lenzburg Castle – A Trip Through History
While Switzerland is a country known for its stunning mountains, lush meadows and fairy tale villages, it is also famous for its beautiful castles. With over 500 castles dotting the…
Things to do in Locarno aka The City of Film
Perched on the shores of Lake Maggiore, Locarno is a vibrant city located on the south side of the Alps. Surrounded by Italy, the city in the Ticino canton of…
Photoessay: Swissminiatur, Melide – Switzerland in Miniature
If you are looking to experience something unique in Switzerland, Swissminiatur must be on your list. The brainchild of Pierre Vuigner, Swissminiatur is located in Melide which is just about…
Photoessay: Gimmelwald – a Mountain Farming Village in the Alps
Nestled at an elevation of about 1365 meters above sea level is the quaint village of Gimmelwald in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. Often mistaken for the more touristy…
Postcards from Marthalen: A Fairytale Village near Zurich
There is no denying the fact that Switzerland is replete with quaint towns and fairy tale villages that exude oodles of old world charm. Marthalen located in close proximity to…
Einsiedeln Monastery – a Renowned Pilgrimage Site in Switzerland
Think Switzerland and it is not uncommon for one to conjure images of Alpine mountains with snow covered peaks, lush green meadows, pristine valleys and of course fairy tale villages.…
Photoessay: Iseltwald – an Idyllic Paradise on the edge of Lake Brienz
With mesmerizing mountains, azure blue lakes, verdant valleys, fairy tale like villages and breathtaking landscapes, Switzerland, at the risk of sounding cliched, is the epitome of enchanting beauty. Located in…
Photoessay: Tulip Festival in Morges, Switzerland
Think tulips and the mind immediately thinks of Amsterdam and the gorgeous Keukenhof gardens, the latter is a place that I am yet to visit. Viewing beds of tulips meticulously…
Zurich Toy Museum: A Nostalgic Journey Through Childhood
We just celebrated Children’s Day in India on 14-Nov and come 20-Nov, it is World Children’s Day. Toys and children are intrisically associated with one another and if childhood toys…
Uhrenmuseum Winterthur: Clock and Watch Museum Winterthur
Located just about 25 km from Zurich in Switzerland is the idyllic city of Winterthur. Like most Swiss cities, Winterthur is replete with a charming old town, quaint cafes and…