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)

5 must-do hikes in Ticino, Switzerland

1. Monte Generoso Mount Generoso offers breathtaking views of both Switzerland and Italy. There are many different hikes leading to the top, most of which you can find here. We have taken the shorter (4 hour) hike from the Bella Vista parking lot. You can take the train from Riva San Vitale, hike from Mendriso, … Read more 5 must-do hikes in Ticino, 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

Bastogne, Belgium

May 7, 2009January 17, 2017Gelatotravels

On our way home from the Netherlands we stopped in Belgium. We of course had to try a famous Belgium waffle, yum!
Then we went to Bastogne where part of the Battle of the Buldge took place during WWII. The boys were very intrigued by the museum. We watched a film about the Battle that took place in Bastogne. Jonah was concerned they might start bombing while we were there. Poor boy, I reassured him it wouldn’t happen.