A city that straddles the old and the new, Lucerne has something for everyone and is a great destination on a Swiss sojourn. One of the most striking images you will see as soon as you exit the train station at Lucerne is an imposing arch with a statue called Zeitgeist or ‘Spirit of Our… Read More Lucerne Travelogue
Lucerne is a city in Switzerland that is charming, quiet and full of interesting sights and sounds all in one. One of my most favourite countries in the world, Switzerland has an infinite charm that you can discover one city at a time. This time it was Lucerne and I was glad to explore this… Read More Travelogue – Lucerne
Switzerland is taking rapid strides in being vegetarian through its Swisstainable venture that aptly kicked off on World Vegetarian Day on October 1. An invite from Swiss Tourism to showcase the vegetarian cuisine of the country sounded great as I am vegetarian. However, the variety of food I sampled was something that I was blown… Read More Switzerland for Vegetarians
If you love football or event not, a visit to the FIFA Museum in Zurich is a must as it is a great example of being an ode to the world’s most loved sport. Football frenzy is in the air even as November 20, 2022 comes closer as Qatar hosts the FIFA World Cup. What… Read More FIFA Museum Zurich
The beauty of Switzerland can be best experienced on a train ride aboard the Bernina Express that will take you through some of the most scenic vistas of this beautiful country. Snowcapped mountains, meadows filled with bright hued wild flowers, lush green pastures and streams and waterfalls that meander their way through the landscape. Sounds… Read More Explore Switzerland on The Bernina Express
A quaint and charming town seeped in history, culture and nature, Lugano in Switzerland is as perfect as a holiday can get. After a long flight to Zurich, I took a train to Lugano and bus to reach my hotel – however I was not tired even a little bit. Perhaps it was the enticing… Read More Lugano Travel Guide
A quaint village in the south if Switzerland, Poschiavo is a mélange of culture and old world charm that makes for a unique Swiss holiday. Alighting from the Bernina Express on a rather cold evening, the nip in the air was palpable. The first thing that struck me was the stunning view of the snowcapped… Read More Poschiavo Diaries
The little town of Pontresina is a delightful mix of nature and heritage and still retains a typical old world charm that entices you immediately. Stepping off the train station in Pontresina, I walk a few steps and find myself in a densely wooded country road with a beautiful stream gushing down on one side.… Read More Pontresina Travel Guide
Did you know that there are only three trains that have the UNESCO World Heritage Site status? Well one of them happens to be the Himalaya Mountain Railway to Darjeeling, Austrian Semmeringbahn Railway and the Rhaetian Railway in the Albula/Bernina landscapes in Switzerland. The Albula Line from Thusis to St. Moritz and the Bernina Line… Read More Exploring Switzerland on The Bernina Express
Switzerland is known for its myriad festivals and if you happen to be in the country at this time you can be part of the fun. Chalandamarz (Feb 28th – Mar 1st) Celebrated in several villages across Switzerland, this is a festival that chases the winter away. The festivities are by children shaking cowbells, chanting,… Read More Swiss Carnivals