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

Driving through Spain

November 22, 2010January 17, 2017Gelatotravels

I am so behind on blogging, so I am going to try and catch up quickly……

We spent our second week in the Basque Country. The Basque country is on the Atlantic coast between the borders of Spain and France. . The Basque people speak Euskara and have a different culture from Spain and want to be independent from them.

The drive across Spain reminded us more of a desert but once we hit the Pyrenees (above phone pic, doesn’t do justice) but it was beautiful. And the coast was well…..