Travel quotes
Like all great travellers, I have seen more than I remember, and remember more than I have seen. Benjamin Disraeli
In America there are two classes of travel - first class, and with children. Robert Benchley
Travelers never think that they are the foreigners. Mason Cooley
The traveler was active; he went strenuously in search of people, of adventure, of experience. The tourist is passive; he expects interesting things to happen to him. He goes "sight-seeing." Daniel J. Boorstin
There are only two emotions in a plane: boredom and terror. Orson Welles
Europe > Swiss
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Despite its small size, Switzerland has a very varied climate regions: the region of Ticino in the south enjoys a Mediterranean climate, the other rather enjoy a continental climate, more subject to differences of altitude. Temperatures drop quickly in the mountains and peaks over 3000 meters retain their snow all year round. According to the activities you want to practice, you can take advantage of Switzerland in all seasons: skiing in the Swiss Alps from November to April, hiking in the summer months, walking in Geneva and the lake in spring, visit Castles of the Oberland in the fall ... |
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What to do ?
The peculiarity of this country is the diversity offered by the origin of different populations: Switzerland, Switzerland Swiss German, Italian Switzerland, all with a different language, give their colors and characters to multiple regions. Geneva and its location will allow you to beautiful walks along the lake and in the old town, or at the discretion of its monuments like the Cathedral of St. Peter, or the Museum of Clocks. Farther north, Lucerne and surroundings are sure to enchant you with villages clinging to mountain meadows populated by fat cows, relaxing and peaceful landscapes, idyllic settings for excursions. For all lovers of ski mountaineering or will travel to Zermatt, where they can contemplate the Matterhorn and all the surrounding peaks, in addition to practice their favorite sport. To breathe the fragrance of Italy, Ascona, south of the Alps, offers art galleries, and nearby Lake Maggiore might suggest that it is at the seaside
You will realize quickly that Switzerland is not just for its chocolate or its banks, and that his riches have their source both in the remnants of its medieval past in the splendor of its mountains, without forgetting some renowned cultural events such as Festival de Jazz de Montreux. |
Swiss : The basics
All means of transport are available to travel to Switzerland: plane, train, car and even boat up the Rhine from Amsterdam.
Locally, public transport is very efficient and very organized. An identity card is sufficient for nationals of the European Union. The current currency is the Swiss franc. The cost of living is much higher than elsewhere in Europe: an average meal will cost about 30 € and a hotel room minimum 100 €. But you can fall back on youth hostels, which often offer double rooms and are much cheaper, or rooms in private homes. Another solution is the principle of "farm vacation", which combines pleasant and moderately priced. The food is quite correct in Switzerland: You will enjoy the delicious melted, scraping, Rösti and Bündnerfleisch, not forgetting of course the famous chocolates. For shopping, be aware that shops close early Swiss in general, about 18:30 on weekdays and 16H or 17H Saturday. |
