Discoveries from an unexpected life in Switzerland
The legend of Gruyères begins with a Vandal warlord in search of new beginnings. Traveling through a lush alpine valley along a migration path of long-necked cranes, he was struck by the sight of one of these majestic birds—called grue in French. Taking it as a divine sign, he chose to establish his settlement atop a hill overlooking the Sarine River and dense forest below....
Known to the world generations over for her morning croissant in front of Tiffany’s, or as a rebellious princess defiantly snipping off locks of hair in Rome, the neighboring village of Tolochenaz was where the Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony award-winning actress and UNICEF Ambassador called home for 30 years....
Pura Vida, an expression used to greet others and to say thanks. A part of pura vida is in reconnecting with the earth. Costa Rica is king when it comes to eco-tourism and slow travel- a getaway that yes, allows travelers to get out of their comfort zone, but also provides a sense of calm and nourishment for the soul....
The event that began in Annecy, nicknamed the “Venice of the Alps”, in 1996 now welcomes approximately 400 participants, who parade throughout the cobblestone streets and clear water canals in Annecy’s Old Town over Carnival weekend....
Overshadowed by Annecy, nicknamed the Venice of the Alps, and Aix-les-Bain’s thermal baths and casino, Chambéry is a quieter Alpine town that attracts primarily French tourists as a rest stop in-between ski resorts. recently renovated train station makes Chambéry a place of transition – not a final destination, but rather a needed stop before setting forth towards something more,...
A walk around the lake’s translucent water and families of swans is inspiration enough to cite poetry. Lac Léman also inspired philosopher and writer Jean Jacques Rousseau in the Nouvelle Héloïse, with such passionate letters between lovers that the novel was once banned....
From the outside looking in, Megève resembles the inside of a snow globe, with attributes that distinguish the winter magic of French Alpine resorts. Megève is how I envision Santa’s workshop, but instead of Polly Pockets and Legos, his team of elves produce Rolex watches and Dior sunglasses....
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