Traditionally, a Swiss holiday is invariably around cheese, chocolates or mountains. The lush green pastures and crisp mountain air is what draws many of us there. I also suspect that for most of us in India the dreamy Yash Raj Productions have a significant role to play here! […]
Staubbach Fall is among the most iconic sights in Switzerland. While, it’s nothing more than a standard waterfall, of which there are quite a few in Lauterbrunnen, it is the location of the Fall at the end of the main road, that passes through this picturesque mountain town, […]
A little-known fact I got to know about Einstein while travelling in Switzerland was that he and Charlie Chaplin were friends. It’s not the type of information one comes across randomly, and in my case, my curiosity peaked when Einstein’s wax figure popped up at Chaplin’s World in […]
Chaplin’s World is an intimate glimpse into the private and professional life of Charlie Chaplin. From a walk through his home in Corsier-sur-Vevey to the large studio, featuring some of his classic works, the museum is one big celebration brimming with information, artefacts, and the odd surprise related […]
Basel Switzerland is one of our favourite cities in the world. It’s filled with history and beautiful sights, many of which are free!! Basel is located where Switzerland, France, and Germany meet. It can be easily reached by train or air and is a regular stop for river […]
Even though I’ve travelled extensively in Europe and seen my fair share of street-art in various countries, I found the range of art in Switzerland to be distinct and pleasantly surprising. I always knew that the Swiss have a love for the arts, but imagined that it was […]
Overlooking the famous Matterhorn, Zermatt remains one of the most visited destinations in Switzerland. Its year-long appeal makes it the perfect place to spend a few days full of adventure, gastronomic indulgence, or if you prefer scenic rest and relaxation. The winter months are particularly busy as this […]
Every once in a while, a book comes along that not only takes me on a magical literary journey but also scratches my sometimes dormant but often itchy travel bug into action. It is not always the “travelogues” that intrigue me. Often, the most unlikely of books, those […]
For people my age – Do I sound really old? – Gstaad has long been associated with the Indian film industry (Bollywood). Switzerland became a destination of choice to set films or just shoot songs many decades ago, and that is why if you were to ask Indians […]
Montreux is your quintessential Swiss town. Scenically located next to Lac Leman, overlooking the Alps and France on the other side of the lake, it is also the last stop where you can have wonderful wine produced in the beautiful Terraced Vineyards of the region. Situated a little […]
Pronounced “Ku-ee” (Swiss-French), on the outset Cully is just another small and charming Swiss village alongside Lac Léman. Part of Lavaux, in the canton of Vaud, famous for its Terraced Vineyards, we had driven to this lake-side hilly location to catch the Lavaux Express – a “train” […]
What is traveler’s luck? Was it when we roamed around Prague in trams for two days without a ticket and didn’t get caught (because we couldn’t figure out where to get them)? Or was it being in the center of London, walking around, and coming across a small […]
Let me tell you a story. It’s a story that has a bit of drama in it and some heartbreak. It takes place in one of the most scenic locations in the world and champions the power of art. The good thing though, and I’ll tell this right […]
Considering the amount of travel that I do with my family, I realised off late that I haven’t been writing about them as much as I would like to. My kids have been an integral part of many-a-journeys, and it is only fair that after having carried them […]
Lausanne, I’m sorry; for I judged you based on my first impression, even though one must never judge a “book” by its cover. I threw in all my chips blind without even taking a sneak peek at the cards. I made my decision based on your looks, forgetting […]
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