Riding the Bernina Express Train in Switzerland

Route: St. Moritz / Pontresina – Tirano, Italy Duration: 2 hours (1 direction) We finally got to experience the Bernina Express train and I must say it was AMAZING. Crossing over the Swiss Alps on this little red train (UNESCO World Heritage railway) is a wonderful way to soak in the sights of beautiful Switzerland. … Read more Riding the Bernina Express Train in Switzerland

Quick 3-day Itinerary for Switzerland (Swiss Alps)

Many people reach out to me looking for advice on visiting Switzerland, in-particular the Swiss Alps. I have created an easy itinerary of what I would recommend on your first visit to Switzerland. If you have more time, of course, I would recommend visiting so much more of Switzerland. But if it is just the … Read more Quick 3-day Itinerary for Switzerland (Swiss Alps)

Wengen, Switzerland

Have you ever been somewhere where you feel like you could be in a fairy-tale? Well, Switzerland can definitely do this to you. Imagine a valley, where every direction you look there are waterfalls cascading off the sides of mountains, cows grazing, and Swiss Cottages dotting the rolling hills. Really, it is straight out of … Read more Wengen, Switzerland

Climbing Monte Generoso in Switzerland

We have a view of Monte Generoso from our bedroom window and have wanted to hike it for years. Finally, this last weekend we made the climb. Mount Generoso offers breathtaking views of both Switzerland and Italy. We did a bit of research before climbing the mountain. There are a few options to get … Read more Climbing Monte Generoso in Switzerland

Hopp Schweiz

June 8, 2008January 3, 2017Gelatotravels

All over Switzerland we’re seeing this saying on signs, shirts, cups…. HOPP SCHWEIZ. They are hoping Switzerland will win a game. Switzerland is hosting the EURO 2008 and the craziness began yesterday. It’ll be a fun month.
The boys had fun getting into the spirit last night to go watch a game at our friend’s home. The end result…… 0-1. No Hopp Schweiz there. They have 1 more game to go with little hope.