On my summer getaway to Grisons, I stopped in Flims, Vals and some smaller towns in the Rhine valley. My quest: to follow in the footsteps of some of the best architects and discover their marvels. My last stop on this...
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Hotel Krone La Punt is for gourmands and archilovers
There is town in the Engadine that many tend to bypass: La Punt. We stopped at Hotel Krone La Punt to smell the proverbial roses, and we loved it!
We wiped out on Lake Silvaplana, the alpine windsurfing capital
Learning to windsurf is one thing. But learning to windsurf at nearly 1800 meters above sea facing the strong Maloja winds is something else...
Definitive Grisons architecture between Valendas and Sumvitg
During one memorable summer weekend, I went upstream along the River Rhine to discover some remarkable Grisons architecture...
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.
The town of Flims is a showcase of Grisons architecture
The mountainous east of Switzerland is also a hot spot for architecture. From Zumthor to Olgiati, Grisons has amazing landmark buildings.
There’s a real-life Heidi village for all the fans: Heididorf Maienfeld
Confession: I used to secretly judge those who'd visited Heididorf in Maienfeld. But much to my surprise, it is a place to learn about Swiss history.
A rare look at Peter Zumthor architecture in Grisons
Graubünden is a veritable hot spot for archilovers thanks to the landmark Peter Zumthor architecture. I had access to three of his buildings.
Even more beautiful Swiss towns to see in your lifetime
It's in those smaller towns where Swiss identity is kept alive. Apart from flagship Swiss destinations such as Geneva, Montreux or Zürich, here are...