Belle view indeed!! This is one hotel that truly lives up to its name. The views are extraordinary!! Not surprising given the hotel’s prime location right next to the Federal Palace, Switzerland’s Parliament building. In 1848 Bern was chosen…
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travel in the time of covid
A month on the road. Was it worth it? Would I go again? What was it like? Here’s what I learned. Three weeks in Switzerland wasn’t enough. The country has so much to offer. The French German and Italian parts…
best bed: The Burgenstock Hotel, Lucerne, Switzerland
The Burgenstock Hotel is not just a place to sleep it is an experience like no other. From the second you get on the boat you can sense the magic that awaits. Ok, you can also drive, but trust me…
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13 things you may not know about Venetian Gondolas
Totally touristy, totally a must when visiting Venice. Here are a few fun facts you may not know about Gondolas. -They’ve been around since at least 1094 and were the main way to get around for hundreds of years. People…
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best bed: The Beau-Rivage Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
There is so much history packed into the one glamourous package that is the Beau-Rivage Geneva. This luxury hotel was first opened in 1865 and 5 generations later is still owned by the same family. In 1873 it was the…
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travelling internationally…here’s what it’s like (part two)
Seven nights, six cabs, four hotels and three trains. Here's what i discovered. Cabs: The biggest issue with cabs in Switzerland is how expensive they are. Granted you often get a Mercedes and they are spotless but still… when I…
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