Climb every mountain – NZ Herald, July 12, 2017
The Swiss Alps are not just for skiing, so when the heat is on the hikers get going, sometimes with assistance, writes Jane Jeffries Arriving at the station, I step out of the train into the late afternoon sun. The alpine village of Zermatt is small, car-free and exactly as I had imagined. Dominated by […]
Facing up to the deadly Matterhorn- Herald on Sunday, July 12, 2015
On the 150th anniversary of the first ascent, Jane Jeffries talks to a New Zealander who conquered the mountain that has taken more than 500 lives…..read more
Everything they say about the Swiss Travel System is true – it’s the best
Last year I travelled around Switzerland with a Swiss Travel Pass which means unlimited travel on all public transport including buses, trams, trains and boats. This cost-effective ticket makes travelling in Switzerland a breeze. I particularly enjoy the longer train trips as I love nothing more than sitting back, gazing out the window and getting into the […]