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Our First Visitor, Geneva, and our EPIC DAY
Part 1: Geneva We have planned this trip for ten years. Friends and family will attest that, while serious planning…
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Ina, Andrea, and Freddy Mercury
A lot of people ask us why we chose Switzerland for an extended stay—especially those who’ve never been here. It’s…
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Raclette Party
From the first time we set foot in Chernex, we’ve felt welcome—and at home. Not only by Sabine, Yvan, and…
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AllTrails.com be damned (or) How to Hike the Gorges du Chauderon backwards
I awoke still riding the high from last night’s Swiss cheese shooting adventure, to another picturesque morning. The sun, through…
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Obligatorisches Schiessen, or as Jason translated it – Mandatory Cheese Shooting
I’ll be the first to admit that I’ve never paid much attention to the military history of Switzerland. Of course,…
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A Day Without Laughter is a Day Wasted
The weather here in Montreux has been very pleasant, reminds us of Spring at home, with a mix of some…
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Wake up and smell the Narcissi
For over a century, narcissi flowers have been a symbol of Montreux and the Riviera. Their flowering in spring is…
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Zurich Part 2: WOW of a Weekend
We got an early start with breakfast at the hotel and a quick tram lesson from the bellman before heading…
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Arrival in Zurich: Day 1 – Playground Train, Tricky Trams
We arrived later in the evening on our train from Interlaken to Zurich. One of the amazing things about train…
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Interlaken Experiment: Does Beer Taste Different at 4,340 Feet?
4,340 feet and 6 inches, to be exact. After an exhausting hike (to the funicular station), we made it to…
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Mother’s Day, Swiss Style
One of the defining features of our little apartment is the generously sized balcony overlooking the lake. Perfect for al…
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Beautiful Bern, and More Running…
Had you told me a few months ago that I’d find myself running in not one, but two races in…
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Chateau de Chillon – Cedar’s First Castle
Pretty neat that Cedar’s first real castle experience—and no, Castle Fun Park definitely doesn’t count—is within walking distance of where…
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Savouring the Slow Travel Life (and a little Wine) in Epesses
One of the great things about being here for an extended stay is that we’re not rushed to ping-pong between…
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A Little Tour of Our Village: Chernex
Now that we’re settled in a bit, we’d love to take you on a quick tour of the town we’re…
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Running, Swimming, Scootering Our Way Into the Swiss Lifestyle—Ready or Not
Geez. It didn’t take long for us to get swept up in the very active Swiss lifestyle. Exactly one day…
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