How to experience Heidelberg: The romantic side of the historic city
Heidelberg was the last stop in our 6-day long trip through Zurich and St. Moritz, Lucerne, Bern, Basel, Colmar and Strasbourg. I had never visited Germany before, mostly because I
Yes, Colmar is beautiful all year round
Colmar has been showing up more and more as the perfect Christmas destination in France, but I got to explore it right before the Christmas period started, and I’m not complainin
Strasbourg travel guide: What makes this Alsace city special
While in Alsace, we had the chance to visit Strasbourg, one more city famous for its Christmas markets, again before the festive period. From the gorgeous cathedral to the colorful
How to make the most of a few hours in Basel
The morning found us in Basel, our last stop in our Switzerland tour. The city is the cultural capital of the country, with 40 museums spread throughout, but our very short time th
Is Zürich worth a visit? Here’s what you need to know
The largest city in Switzerland, Zürich, was our first stop in the Swiss tour – due to its airport and how close it was to Chur, from where the Bernina Express would take us to
How to make the most of a few hours in Lucerne and Interlaken
Our visit to Lucerne was quick, barely half a day, but it was enough for a good, first glimpse of such a beautiful, vibrant city. It’s a popular destination for tourists, you won
Bern: Live bears and medieval magic in Switzerland
From real, live bears, loose in the city’s park to Albert Einstein’s house (now a café) all set to a picturesque location, Bern easily became my favorite out of all the Swiss
How to ride the Bernina express to St. Moritz
It’s been a packed year, in 2024 I probably travelled more than any other year. When I came across a travel package for Switzerland, Alsace and Heidelberg, I knew my savings were