Our first day in Madeira. We visited the Sé – Madeira Cathedral
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I’m not a fan of bumpy flights nor do I fancy getting stuck on an island due to a storm, unable to fly out for days. Truth be told, had I known that the Madeira airport was listed as one of the most alarming airplane landings in the world, I would have picked another destination for our spring holiday.
Continue reading “Madeira, Portugal”The Blumental Panorama Walk, Switzerland
The morning before heading back to Zurich, we wanted to do a repeat of “the Best Hike” – we’ve done – at the Bernese Oberland. We didn’t have a lot of time so we picked a shorter version of the Northface Trail, also known as the Blumental Panorama Walk. Blumen in German means Flowers, so consequently we saw many wildflowers on this walk.
Continue reading ” The Blumental Panorama Walk, Switzerland”Hiking: Eiger Trail, Switzerland
This was our fifth day in the Bernese Oberland. Because we had an easy hike the previous day, we decided to do a real one and get away from the crowds for a change. That’s why we picked the Eiger Trail.
Continue reading “Hiking: Eiger Trail, Switzerland”Wengen Folklore Evening, Switzerland
Back to hotel after dinner, just when we thought we’d be done for the day, we heard the syncronized clunking sound from the street…
Continue reading “Wengen Folklore Evening, Switzerland”Hiking: First to Bachalpsee, Switzerland
First to Bachalpsee was an easy hike!
Continue reading “Hiking: First to Bachalpsee, Switzerland”Hiking to Mönchsjochhütte, Switzerland
After our easy and beautiful hike to Kleine Scheidegg, we stepped into the Junfrau Railway station to get our tickets to Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe. As with the hike, I’ve done the same nine years ago. Only then the place wasn’t as busy as it is now.
Continue reading “Hiking to Mönchsjochhütte, Switzerland”Hiking: Mänlichen to Kleine Scheidegg, Switzerland
Our third day in the Bernese Oberland, in the morning we took the cable car to Mänlichen.
Continue reading “Hiking: Mänlichen to Kleine Scheidegg, Switzerland”Trümmelbach Falls, Switzerland
From Mürren we walked to the Grütschalp cable car station before going down to Lauterbrunnen.
Continue reading “Trümmelbach Falls, Switzerland”Hiking: Northface Trail, Switzerland
My second day back in the Bernese Oberland, we hiked the Northface Trail above Mürren. In our opinion, this easy and popular trail is one of the most beautiful in the area, accompanied by flowering meadows, cascading waterfalls and the view of the Northface of Jungfrau nearly the whole time.
Continue reading “Hiking: Northface Trail, Switzerland”Back to the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
Nine year ago I visited the Bernese Oberland for the first time and was struck by its natural beauty.
Lake Lugano Cruise, Switzerland
Down to Paradiso, we took a short boat ride back to Lugano.
It was a warm day, very refreshing to be on the water with a bit of breeze.
Continue reading “Lake Lugano Cruise, Switzerland”Lugano, Switzerland – Mt. San Salvatore
Our third day in Zurich, we wanted to do something different – different than the gorgeous hike we did at Mt. Rigi; different than going back in time at the fairy tale town of Stein; Or visiting a world-class museum in Winterthur.
My friend suggested: why don’t we go to Lugano?
Continue reading “Lugano, Switzerland – Mt. San Salvatore”Winterthur, Switzerland
Twenty minutes by train from Zurich lies the sixth largest (by population) city in Switzerland, Winterthur. We made a stop here on our way back to Zurich from Stein am Rhein.
Continue reading “Winterthur, Switzerland”Stein am Rhein, Switzerland
Our second day in Switzerland, we ditched our hiking plan and went to Stein am Rhein – one of the most beautiful towns in Switzerland – instead.
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For anyone looking for a day hike near Zurich, the Rigi Panoramic Trail is easy and one of the most scenic!
Continue reading “Hiking: Rigi Panoramic Trail, Switzerland”Summit at Mt. Rigi, Switzerland
We picked three hikes off the list of day hikes by Zurich Tourism. They are:
Of the three, the Rigi Panoramic Trail is the closest to Zurich. Naturally that’s the one we did on our first (full) day in Zurich.
Continue reading “Summit at Mt. Rigi, Switzerland”Hauser – Rebel with a Cello in Lisbon
A different kind of cello concert – I’m not a diehard Hauser fan. But while I was getting tickets for another concert at the Altice Arena in Lisbon, I saw that he’s coming to Lisbon and thought that I would check out…The man sure knows how to put up a good show!!! The concert was sold out with tickets up to €1000. I paid €67 and had a fantastic night out!
Thanks Monica from Brilliant Viewpoint for introducting me to this amazing artist and charismatic performer. This one’s for you!
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