If you’re spending time in Switzerland in the Swiss canton of Valais, Sion is a really easy and lovely day trip to do. It’s well connected by train, and from the moment you arrive, you’ll spot two impressive hilltop landmarks that have to be...
I spent ten days housesitting for a gorgeous cat in Basel. This lovely city is often overlooked in favour of Zurich or Geneva, but it’s definitely worth a visit. While ten days is probably too long for most people, I would highly recommend spending at least two...
A day trip by train from Basel to Colmar is really easy to do and a great way to explore this charming Alsatian town, known for its picturesque half-timbered houses, cobblestone streets, and rich history. Colmar is only a 45-minute train journey from Basel, making it...
Visiting Rhine Falls, Europe’s largest waterfalls, and the gorgeous historical town Stein am Rhein is a great day out and really easy to do from Zurich. Both spots are close to Zurich, making it a hassle-free and enjoyable outing. If you would prefer to do this...
Champex Lac, nicknamed Little Canada, is a stunningly picturesque alpine village in Switzerland, located in the French-speaking canton of Valais. The village is named after its scenic lake, Lac de Champex, which is approximately 1,500 meters (4,920 feet) above sea...
Montreux, nestled on the shores of Lake Geneva with a stunning backdrop of the Swiss Alps, is a lovely place to visit and a really easy day trip to do from Lausanne. As I was house sitting nearby for two gorgeous cats, I thought I’d sneak out and pay a visit. ...
Gruyères, voted as one of the “Best Tourism Villages” by the World Tourism Organisation (WTO) in 2021, is a cutesy medieval town in the Fribourg canton of Switzerland. It’s famous for its cheese bearing the same name. Being a massive cheese fan and looking for an easy...
Vevey is a town in French-speaking Switzerland in the canton of Vaud. It’s located on Lake Geneva’s north shore and is a lovely, easy to do day trip from Lausanne. Nestlé, founded in 1867, has its headquarters based in Vevey. And Vevey was also home...
