I wrote about the unique uses for the many former townhouse cellars across Switzerland’s capital, Bern. Some are gorgeous vaulted … More
Tag: Switzerland
Matador Network: Why Charmey, Switzerland is the Best Base for Mountain Adventures
“WITH ITS HIGHLY developed network of trails that make the Alps accessible to trekkers of varying abilities, Switzerland is one of the world’s best-known hiking … More
Travel + Leisure: Switzerland on Two Wheels
Last summer, my guide, Ruedi, often reassured me, “You can never get lost,” as we set off to ride from … More
BBC Travel: Bolze, a ‘secret’ language of Switzerland
“The Sarine River skirts the edge of Basse-Ville (lower town), dividing both the canton of Fribourg and the city of … More
Matador Network: 5 Things U.S. Cities Can Learn From Bern, Switzerland
“WALKING ALONG BERN’S cobblestone streets, between sandstone buildings and under swaths of arcades through the peninsular Altstadt or Old Town, you’re … More
Atlas Obscura: The Swiss Bénichon
“HIGH ABOVE LAKE GRUYÈRE, I round rocky curves on the road to Vuisternens-en-Ogoz, a French-speaking village in Switzerland. Along with my … More
BBC Travel: Switzerland’s Last 10 Tavillonneur Masters
“The clang of a hammer rang out from the chalet roof and echoed against the serene Pre-Alps of Fribourg, Switzerland. … More
Frommer’s: 3 Peaks Near Lucerne for Every Fitness Level
“Set in a valley on the edge of Lake Lucerne and surrounded by the Swiss Alps, the city of Lucerne … More
From the Source: Swiss Absinthe
Know before you go, and don’t miss the Absinthe Trail.