Part 3: A Tale of Three Cities in Switzerland

Lugano, Pontresina, and Zurich are examples of Switzerland’s appeal; something for everyone.  In Lugano, one gets the feeling of stumbling into Italy, because of the language and food.  In Pontresina, while hiking, you expect either Heidi or the Von Trapp family to pop up over the next hill.  Zurich, the largest city in Switzerland (400,000+),[…]

Riding the Rails: Switzerland

Switzerland is smaller than Vermont and New Hampshire combined. That, and the Swiss penchant for efficiency, means travel from city to city by rail is easy and scenic.  Here’s my “To Do” list for the following destinations which are all short train rides apart:  Interlaken Ride the cable car to Harder Kulm to sightsee, eat,[…]

A Swiss Trip

Preparing for 2 1/2 weeks in Switzerland took time and careful coordination.  Here’s the blueprint of my Swiss adventure and, hopefully, useful for any journey. Getting There – Always look for the quickest route with the fewest stops. The good news for San Diego residents (like me): Edelweiss Airlines has seasonal non-stop flights to Zurich,[…]