Five Things to See and Do in Morcote, one of Switzerland’s Most Beautiful Villages
Situated on the shores of Lake Lugano, Morcote to use the cliche is a picture-perfect Swiss village which looks straight out of the pages of a fairy tale book. This…
Urnäsch: The Charming Swiss Town that Celebrates New Year’s Eve Twice
While Switzerland is synonymous with picture perfect, idyllic villages, rolling hills, lush meadows and snow capped mountains, it is also known for its cattle processions, Alpine festivals and traditional dance…
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…
Five Things to See and Do in Lugano
Located in the southern part of Switzerland and in the Ticino region of the country, Lugano is Switzerland’s 9th largest city. Again an easy day trip from Zurich, Lugano is…
Pumpkin Exhibition at Jucker Farm, Rapperswil-Jona
Come Autumn and it is time for you to celebrate the fiery colours of nature and of course nature’s bounty of pumpkins. It is a season to decorate your house…
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…
Ballenberg, Swiss Open-Air Museum – Where Buildings Speak
Heritage houses, Alpine music, rural handicrafts, agricultural tools, yesteryear farmhouses, kitchens, hay lofts, cellars and more. If this piques your interest, Ballenberg is the place for you. Located just about…
Photoessay: Giessbach Waterfalls (Giessbachfälle) – a Beautiful Spectacle on Brienz Lake
There is no denying the fact that Switzerland is a country replete with some of the most beautiful sights on the planet. Whether it is the mighty Alps, lush green…
Spring Diaries in Zurich: A Riot of Colour
Spring adds new life and new beauty to all that is – Jessica Harrelson Arguably one of the most beautiful seasons of the year, spring is all about colour, new…