Posts Tagged ‘Alps’

Alps to the left of me, Jura to the right, here I am

Geneva is the exception to the Swiss rule. While here, one doesn’t hear cowbells ringing in the distance nor are there chocolate shops around every corner.

swiss-image.ch/Marek Vogel © Switzerland Tourism

Swiss flags aren’t hanging off the sides of buildings and mountains can only be found from the tops of certain hills in the city - on really clear days. This is why I’ve found myself venturing out of the city in search of many of those Swiss stereotypes I’ve come to know and love. (more…)

Look, Ma! No wires!

For me, one of the best bits of living in Switzerland is walking in the mountains.

On my hikes, I have two golden rules: (more…)