In search of activities in Europe? Here are suggestions what to do here, often involving how to walk the area. Find tips for Switzerland in a separate category!

Eiffel Tower & boats
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Where to go in Paris for fine dining & walks

3 top restaurants, 2 walks & my 2 favorite squares: Europe slowly reopened to tourism on June 15 by lifting many internal borders. Thus, I think it is high time for some tips for fine dining and walks in Paris. Since I set foot on this…
View of lake, residential area & Alps from elevated position
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Hotel Belvoir Lake Zurich Switzerland, a staycation in Corona times

Upscale hotel south of Zurich city with splendid lake views: Until recently, I was not aware of the existence of an upscale hotel on the the left bank of Lake Zurich. This changed when my son moved in the area and my husband and I decided to…
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(Super) short trip to Milan, Italy, & staying at Park Hyatt

The most perfectly located 5 star hotel in Italy’s second largest city: After my recent visit to Turin (see here my posts), I got the chance to get to know another city in north Italy, Milan, one of the fashion capitals of the world. I was…
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My Google Map of how to travel in style between Porto & Lisbon in 7 days

What to do and where to stay & dine in Portugal’s core as demanding traveler: After having been to Portugal’s capital Lisbon three times (see my post) and having done a round trip in the country’s south quite a few years ago, my husband…
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Hotel Royal Savoy Lausanne, a short trip to western Switzerland

Luxury hotel in Lausanne-Ouchy on Lake Geneva: As my husband attended an executive education event in Lausanne, I had the chance to spend some time in Lausanne too, the second largest city in the French-speaking part of Switzerland after…
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Short trip to Alsace, France, incl. dinner by a 2-star Michelin chef

A great stay at Hotel Le Chambard in picturesque Kaysersberg: A luxury getaway to France is always a good idea, or at least I think so! After many years not visiting the Alsace region in northeastern France, bordering Germany and Switzerland,…
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What to do on a 3-night stay in Turin, North Italy

How to walk & explore the capital city of Piedmont: Turin, the Piedmontese metropolis, does not get the hype it really deserves in terms of hot Italian tourist spots! When looking for a city trip in Italy, most travelers think of Rome,…
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Where to eat in style on the slopes in Zermatt, Switzerland

8 mountain restaurants for a discerning epicure: Zermatt, in the western Swiss Alps, is not only one of the world’s best and biggest ski resorts, but also a haven for skiers looking for gourmet delights on the slopes. It has most probably…
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A guide to visiting the Amalfi Coast, Italy, as a first-timer

5 worthwhile day trips from Positano/Italy: The Amalfi Coast, a 40 kilometers (25 miles) stretch of coastline between the Gulf of Naples and the Gulf of Salerno in Italy’s south, is definitely one of the most picturesque seaside landscapes…