There is a lot to love about Switzerland, with its tall mountains; clean, picturesque landscape; plethora of outdoor sports; and lively, cosmopolitan city offerings. Known historically for its political neutrality and famous/infamous banking policies, Switzerland is also one of the safest countries in the world. [Read more…]
The Winter Wonderland of Vallée de Joux
What I love about Switzerland in winter is its easy access to an array of winter sports. No matter where you are, within a relatively short drive up a mountain, you can find a regional playground that hosts all the cross-country-skiing, snowshoeing, sledding and even downhill skiing you can handle. [Read more…]
Tracking Down the Best Fondue in the World
You can’t very well visit the land of cows and not eat the cheese. Fondue, after all, is Switzerland’s national dish; they’re famous for it! So you can bet they do it better than anyone. It doesn’t hurt either that Switzerland produces the highest quality milk in the world—the Swiss, in general, are all about quality and attention to detail, from their watches to their cheeses. [Read more…]