Tag Archive for: Walking
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
What to see & to do in east Bali
How to tour this off-the-path part of the island:
Bali’s east is less developed in terms of tourist facilities than its south, at least if you look for beautiful white beaches to swim and surf, plenty of hotels or opportunities to "party".…
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,…
Oman’s Jabal Akhdar – Spectacular mountain experience
Where to stay in style & what to do on three-night stay:
As indicated in my overview of Oman – where I informed of all major places to go, tasteful lodging options and when to visit –, I would like to report in more detail on two…