Switzerland’s Belle Époque Train
The GoldenPass Belle Époque train was reconstructed in 2005 to give our 21st century minds a glimpse into the glorious, albeit brief, period of the original railway from Montreux to Interlaken.
Swiss National Day in France
The relationship between French-speaking Switzerland and the République next door, only a 15-minute drive away from Geneva, is all the more fascinating to me with each passing year I live here.
Halloween in Switzerland
Contrary to popular opinion in Switzerland, I feel a childlike giddiness as the sky turns overcast, presenting a bland backdrop as marmalade orange- and scarlet-colored leaves take center stage.
24 Hours in Lausanne
Lausanne, Geneva’s more residential, vibrant, and overall cooler cousin located in the Canton de Vaud, is less than a one-hour drive away.
Geneva’s Strangely Wonderful Tradition of l’Escalade
Celebrated on 12 December, the Escalade commemorates the victory of Protestant Geneva in 1602 against the conquest of the Duke of Savoy.
10 Surprises I Learned after Moving to Switzerland
Over the past few years, I have discovered a few aspects of which make living a life abroad all the more fascinating
A Little Romance in Geneva
Compared to its French neighbor Paris, a mere three-hour train ride away, Geneva is often associated with images of skis or Gruyere cheese, rather than romance.
A Traveler’s Guide to Gruyères
The legend of Gruyères begins with a Vandal warlord in search of new beginnings. Taking a long-necked crane as a divine sign, he chose to establish his settlement atop a hill overlooking the Sarine River and dense forest below.
