Rapperswil: of Rose Gardens and much more
Often referred to as “Switzerland’s city of Roses”, Rapperswil is an utterly beautiful town in Switzerland just over 25 km from Zurich. Easily accessible by rail, boat and train, Rapperswil…
Soap Museum (Seifenmuseum), St. Gallen – a unique, offbeat attraction
A museum dedicated to soap…sounds rather strange…… These exactly were my thoughts when I first heard about the Seifenmuseum in St. Gallen. While I decided to see all the conventional,…
Teddy Bear Museum, Baden: for the love of cuddly Teddy Bears
Few toys are more endearing than soft, cuddly teddy bears. An intrinsic part of most people’s growing years, teddy bears are synonymous with precious childhood memories, warmth and a sense…
Photoessay: A paradise called Regensberg, a hill town near Zurich
Often referred to as the paradise on earth, there is no denying the fact that Switzerland is a country of unparalled beauty. As mentioned in several of my previous posts,…
Matterhorn Museum – Zermatlantis: of triumph and tragedy
Triumph, tragedy enigma, myth and of course Toblerone…these are just some of the emotions and thoughts associated with the Matterhorn which is arguably one of the most famous symbols of…
Five things to do in the Swiss chalet village of Brienz
It is no secret that Switzerland is full of charming, picture perfect villages, utterly beautiful landscapes and awe inspiring lakes. Brienz located on the shores of the serene Brienz lake…
Zurich Quarantine Diaries: Postcards from my Hotel Window
There is no denying the fact that the coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we travel forever. From vaccine compliance to negative RT PCR tests and quarantine requirements, one needs…
Zermatt: of skiing, scenic beauty and plenty of Swiss charm
Snowy white landscapes that seemed straight out of a Christmas post card, majestic ridges, peaks of the Pennine Alps and a mesmerizing town at the foot of the mountains. All…
Le Gruyère – the legacy of cheese making in Gruyères, Switzerland
Just like its breathtaking scenery, Switzerland is synonyms with its delectable chocolates and cheese. One of the country’s most famous hard cheeses Le Gruyère is named after the medieval town…
Photo essay: Switzerland Musings – cozy vignette and hygge inspirations
Browsing through old pictures during this period of lockdown is fast becoming a favourite pastime with me. Reliving memories of travel and throwback to the ‘carefree’ times when one planned…