Tag Archive for: Walking

What to do in Orta San Giulio, Italy
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3 top things to do in Orta San Giulio on Lake Orta, Italy

A guide to visiting one of the country's most beautiful villages: Only recently did I learn about the stunning village of Orta San Giulio on Lake Orta. And this albeit is not far from Switzerland, my home country. This medieval small town features…
Merano, South Tyrol, Italy, with Trauttmansdorff Castle
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2 great luxury hotels in the spa town of Merano South Tyrol/Italy

Mediterranean vibes at Hotel Villa Eden & Hotel Castel Tirolo: Recently I enjoyed another outstanding stay in beautiful Merano in the heart of the South Tyrol in northern Italy. If Swiss people (or German and Austrian ones) yearn for a…
Vineyard area & lake
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Walk & gourmet lunch in the Lavaux vineyards near Lausanne/Switzerland

Easy hike & fine lunch in the beautiful Lavaux vineyard terraces: When visiting Lausanne last year and marveling at the Lavaux vineyards from far, I wanted to hike this UNESCO World Heritage Site as soon as possible. And an opportunity…
Hotel La Réserve Geneva & Restaurant Tse Fung
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Summer weekend at the prestigious Geneva luxury Hotel La Réserve

Stay & dine in style in Switzerland's most cosmopolitan city: Quite some time ago, my husband and I headed quite often to Geneva. In recent years, we never managed to get there again. So, when friends asked us to join them two days at the…
stay & dine in style at In Lain Hotel Cadonau Brail Lower Engadine Switzerland
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Short vacation in the Lower Engadine at Switzerland’s smallest five star hotel

Stay & dine in style at the In Lain Hotel Cadonau in Brail: After several stays in the Upper Engadine in Switzerland's eastern Alps it called my husband and me to the Lower Engadine. While it is often just seen as an extension of the much…
Foodie destination Gasthaus zur Fernsicht Heiden Switzerland to dine in style
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Foodie getaway at a 2-star Michelin restaurant in the Lake Constance area, Switzerland

UPDATE: out of business end of February 2024 Tobias Funke's Incantare Restaurant in Heiden in quaint Appenzellerland: The first reason to come here to one of the furthest corners in Switzerland was its reputation as foodie destination. I wanted…
spa town of Bad Ragaz from Ruin of Wartenstein
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Walking & hiking in the Swiss pre-Alps of Bad Ragaz, Switzerland

3 walks & hikes in the foothills of the Alps in eastern Switzerland: Bad Ragaz, one hour from Zurich by car, is not only good for staying and dining in style, but also for walking and hiking. It is part of the so-called Heidiland and offers…
Hotel resort & park
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Grand Hotel Quellenhof, Bad Ragaz, short vacation in one of Switzerland’s finest hotels

Top wellness hotel with 2 Michelin starred restaurants in spa town: Near to normal hotel vacations are possible in Switzerland right now. And this despite the "extraordinary situation" still in place due to Corona. Thus, my husband and I booked…
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…