Why Hotel Giardino Ascona is Switzerland’s garden resort
The five-star Hotel Giardino Ascona is hidden away in the Maggia River delta. Think lush palm trees, a water-lily pond and lots of lemon trees...
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Entries by Dimitri Burkhard
So we’ve tried alpine golfing in Graubünden (we’re hooked!)
A rich culture, distinct foods and even a national park: Switzerland's largest canton has it all. Read about alpine golfing in Graubünden...
Splash! Here are 8 lakes near Zurich for wild swimming
We often get the question: are there any lakes near Zurich? And if so, which lakes are nearby? Here are eight lakes near Zurich for wild swimming...
10 Swiss mountain railway lines for your bucket list
With 52 mountain railway lines, anyone can reach the high peaks of the Swiss alps. Here are my favorite lines, from cogwheel trains to funiculars.
Cable cars in Switzerland to ride in your lifetime
Just a fraction of Swiss mountains are accessible to people like you and me. Yet thanks to no less than 251 cable cars, all of us can climb them.
A dozen ways to travel the world in Ticino, Switzerland
I hope that my cheeky guide will inspire you to visit Ticino. There, you could easily find yourself in Hawai'i, Yosemite or even Machu Picchu...
17 interesting facts about the Swiss flag
Let's "square" away the most interesting fact about the Swiss flag: it's the only national flag that's square instead of rectangular!
A map of Zurich and helpful tips to get around
Reading a map allows one to wander around a city in the mind. For Zurich maps, look no further: here is a downloadable PDF map plus many special maps.
16 ways to travel the world without leaving Switzerland
Dear readers, you don't need to travel far to see the world. It's all right here in Switzerland! From the Hawaii to India, here are our top picks.
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