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 […]

Zurich’s understated calmness

I arrived in Zurich on a beautiful sunny autumn day. This picture postcard city is wrapped around Lake Zurich and follows the Limmat River. With a lack of cars in the old part of the city there is a level of calmness and serenity but like all Swiss towns, public transport reigns. It’s hard to believe Zurich […]

I’m on my way to Switzerland

I’m on my way to Switzerland, with a big thanks to my host, Swiss Tourism. I leave tonight to discover the magic of the alps and this is what I’ll be doing. I’ll start in Zurich and head south on Swiss rail to the quaint and picturesque town of Zermatt to explore the region including riding […]