Skiing St. Moritz, Switzerland
St. Moritz is serious sports including skiing, snowshoeing, tobogganing, ice skating, polo, mountain hiking in the winter and more activities in the summer.
Switzerland
Top 28 Hot Destinations 2016, Part 3
15. Monaco Perched on the coast of the Mediterranean between France and Italy, the tiny city-state of Monaco remains a unique destination. As the second smallest country in the world, Monaco is an extremely walkable destination. Stroll the cliffs and snap some beautiful photos of the sun setting over the … Read more
Skiing the Austrian Alps
The last rays of steely blue sunlight are just beginning to fade as I settle into the Nederhütte, an old-world style ski hut nestled in the Austrian Alps toward the bottom of a ski run. Inside, men are in lederhosen and ski boots, countless dancing with hands raised grabbing at … Read more
Skiing Portes du Soleil
The Portes du Soleil ski region with slopes in both France and Switzerland is what European skiing is all about. It claims to be the largest ski area in the world with 194 lifts on 13 different resorts in the two countries. Ski from mountain village to mountain village, resort … Read more
Shopping in Zurich
Heck yes, shopping in Zurich is expensive. Apparently when it comes to the cost of living, Switzerland is not neutral. They are pro-luxury and pro-chic! My fave finds in Zurich ranged from every day needs to seriously sweet and fun souvenirs. Downtown Zurich Navy Boot was founded in 1991 as … Read more
Train Travel Gets Back on Track
Full-body radiation scan or invasive pat down by a total stranger? This is not really a choice anyone ever wants to make, but one we all nevertheless have to face every time we go through airport security. The only thing more unsettling than standing barefoot on an airport floor is … Read more
Cheese & Chocolate in Switzerland
Cheese and chocolate – as much a part of Switzerland as banks and watches. But, those are not edible and tasting local favorites is one of the highlights of traveling. A great destination in Switzerland for savoring the best of both cheese and chocolate is the Fribourg region in the … Read more
Traveling for Chocolate
Could there possibly be a better reason to travel than for chocolate? Is there a better reason to do anything than for chocolate? (For me, the answer to both is no.) When your sweet tooth and wanderlust strike all at once, it’s time to plan a vacation to one of … Read more
Gay Comfort Certified
At TravelSquire we believe you should know before you go what to expect when traveling. Have you ever visited somewhere new expecting people to be friendly and receptive—then for some reason, just weren’t? It puts a damper on the whole trip, even if the experience itself was OK. This scenario … Read more
St. Gallen, Switzerland
A Sweet, Swiss Surprise Tell your friends that you’re going to Switzerland, and they immediately think snow-covered Alps, cheese fondue, and yummy Swiss chocolates. Tell them you’re going to St. Gallen, and most likely they’ll look at you strangely and ask, “Where?” Everyone has heard of Geneva, Zürich, and Zermatt, … Read more
Jungfrau, Switzerland
Almost Endless Summer When it comes to summer vacations you have to decide if you are a beach person or a mountain person. Since for most people summer activities are usually beach-related, it’s not as often that you hear someone admitting that he just prefers the mountains. If you are … Read more
Swiss Cuisine
It’s the Top – Banking on Swiss Cuisine Fondue, raclette, and cured, air-dried meats … to outsiders Switzerland might seem to be a backwater place when it comes to culinary matters. Way off the mark because it’s not just about the meat and the cheese. In terms of quality, … Read more