A story about finally making it to Blüemlisalp hut after a long summer of working in Kandersteg, running dangerously low on water on the way up, meeting fellow hikers over dinner, and waking up early to watch the sunrise above the Alps.
Category Archives: Switzerland
Hidden gems in Europe
A list of some of my favourite cities and regions accross Europe that still fly under the general tourism radar.
Things to do on and around Lake Lucerne
A few short stories about my all time favourite place in Switzerland: my hometown lake in Lucerne.
Ticino – the Swiss Riviera
A story about different experiences in the holiday region of Switzerland par excellence: Ticino.
Travel Europe: cheaply and without a plane
From Stockholm to Malta and from Lisbon to Budapest, I have visited numerous European countries over the last 8 years. The means of transport chosen for arrival and departure were just as varied as the destinations
Blablacar to Innsbruck
A story about the longest drive from Zurich to Innsbruck in the history of road trips.
Lucerne Carnival – a guide for first-timers
A second story about the Lucerne Carnival including do’s and dont’s for newbies.
#1 summer activity in Switzerland
My favourite outdoor activity has to be swimming in any body of water. I usually plan my summer days around a dip in the local lake or river and only go on a hike if I’m rewarded with a nice swim along the way. Find out more about my favourite places to swim in Switzerland.
Out of a fairytale
A story about a family excursion to the Swiss alps.
A weekend in an alpine hut
A story about a journey to the Swiss Alps and an overnight stay in a mountain hut straight from Heidi’s story.