Swiss Historic Hotels are a common feature on this blog as they are a passion of mine. A colleague of mine had waxed poetic about Schloss Schadau which had just joined the Swiss Historic Hotel group, and since I was sort of in the area, I decided to stay a night. It was every much […]
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Emmental’s Covered Bridges
Ever since I can remember, I’ve had this thing for covered bridges. One of the (most important) things on my list of things to see on a trip to New England several years ago was covered bridges. My obsession continues and whenever I see one my mind shouts “covered bridge”. A couple of months ago […]
Hiking through Appenzell
With another case of cabin fever, and my last outing dating a month back, I decided it was time to get out and do some hiking. I watched the weather very closely and when it looked good, I was on my way. There weren’t too many options because it’s still fairly early in the year. […]
Postcard from Val Rosegg
One of my favorite valleys in Engadin to hike through is Val Rosegg. Funnily enough, I’ve only been there in autumn and winter. I’m thinking I need to change that. I started out early in the morning when the valley is still in the shade. It felt like my nose and cheeks were going to […]