Welcome to Swiss Traveler – a luxury & gourmet travel blog

Do you enjoy staying at luxury hotels and dining at exceptional Michelin-recommended restaurants while traveling? Are you looking for outstanding accommodations and acclaimed dining experiences that offer excellent value for money? Then you have come to the right place.

Here you will find detailed reviews and insights into luxury hotels and fine-dining establishments that are truly worth the expense.

From time to time, you will also discover recommendations for local activities, with a particular focus on exploring destinations on foot. As Johann Wolfgang von Goethe famously said, “Only where you have walked have you truly been.”

Keep traveling—and do it in style.

5-star Hotel Waldhaus Sils Maria, a unique grand hotel in the Engadine, Switzerland

A family affair since 1908, this unpretentious luxury hotel with a soul: Hotel Waldhaus in Sils Maria, in the beautiful Engadine in the Swiss Alps, is a truly unique place. There is no other property in Switzerland of this kind. It has been…

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Der “Storchen” in Schönenwerd im neuen Kleid, jetzt als b_smart hotel & restaurant

UPDATE: change of management as from January 2026, Daniel & Katharina change to Restaurant Waadtlaenderhalle in Olten as from March 2026 You find a summary of this post in English at the end! Wiederöffnung b_smart restaurant mit ausgebautem…

Locavore/Room4Dessert Ubud Bali - best Bali fine dining

Asia & Pacific, Asia & Pacific Restaurants, Bali, Indonesia

Some of the best (casual) fine dining restaurants in Ubud/Bali

Top gastronomy in the island's cultural hub in central Bali: Ubud is not only Bali's cultural heart but also its culinary hotspot. There is quite a number of (casual) fine dining restaurants here that are a must for every foodie. During my…

Hotel Amankila Manggis east Bali- best Bali luxury hotels

Asia & Pacific, Asia & Pacific Hotels, Bali, Indonesia

Some of the best hotels for a luxury stay in Bali

A curated choice of upscale lodging by location on the Island of the Gods, after 4 stays in 8 years: After identifying must-do Bali places in my first post of my mini-series about this island, I now focus on which hotels to go for a luxury…

Tegallalang rice terrace walk central Bali - best Bali walks

Asia & Pacific, Asia & Pacific Activities, Bali, Indonesia

Some of the best walks/hikes in Bali

Easy walking routes on the Island of the Gods by location: I like to walk, and this everywhere imaginable - if it is not too strenuous. This was not any different in Bali. After four visits to this island in eight years, I had ample chance…

Tegallalang rice terraces - Bali luxury travel

Asia & Pacific, Asia & Pacific Activities, Bali, Indonesia

Findings on luxury travel in Bali after the 4th stay in 8 years

How to get the most out of your trip to the Island of Gods as a discerning traveler: In case you are a luxury travel enthusiast and about to go to Bali, I might provide some advice. Especially so, when it comes to which areas to choose for…

I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list (Susan Sontag)

I am a luxury travel and gourmet blogger with a passion for the finer things in life. I seek out exceptional luxury hotels and Michelin-recommended restaurants that merit the experience – and the cost – , and I prefer to explore destinations on foot whenever possible. Occasionally, curiosity takes over, and I find myself diving deeper into the stories behind the places I visit.

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Every post on this blog was entirely written by me personally, no content was generated by AI

Where to stay in style on a northern Spain road trip

A 14-day road trip itinerary through northern Spain in style

6 top fine-dining restaurants in Japan, 5 recognized by Michelin

Where to stay in style on a second trip to lesser-known Japan

A second trip to Japan, a 24-day off-the-beaten-path itinerary

Welcome to Swiss Traveler – a luxury & gourmet travel blog

5-star Hotel Waldhaus Sils Maria, a unique grand hotel in the Engadine, Switzerland

Der “Storchen” in Schönenwerd im neuen Kleid, jetzt als b_smart hotel & restaurant

Some of the best (casual) fine dining restaurants in Ubud/Bali

Some of the best hotels for a luxury stay in Bali

Some of the best walks/hikes in Bali

Findings on luxury travel in Bali after the 4th stay in 8 years

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