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Category Archives: Switzerland
What about Geneva?
We rely on several guide books and, of course, the internet’s resources when we travel, but we also use our instincts. The Rick Steves Switzerland guide barely mentions Geneva. In fact, he advises one to “skip the big, dull city … Continue reading
En Velo—Biking along Lake Geneva
Lake Geneva, or Lac Léman, as it is often called here in Switzerland, is one of Europe’s largest lakes. Located in southwestern Switzerland, Lake Geneva also borders France and is surrounded by the majestic Chablais Alps on the southern side … Continue reading
Posted in Switzerland, Travel
Tagged bicycle rides, Lake Geneva, Saint-Prex, St. Sulpice, Vaud
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A Few Day Hikes near Lake Geneva
For our first week in Switzerland, we thought we’d start out with a few easy hikes near our base town of Morges. Located on Lake Geneva, in the southwestern part of Switzerland, Morges is close to many scenic hiking areas. … Continue reading
Posted in Hiking, Switzerland, Travel
Tagged day hikes, Jura Mountains, La Sarraz, Romainmontier, Sion
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On the Road Again, thanks to Home Exchange
This blog is mostly about travels in Italy, which is my favorite place to be. But when an opportunity to visit Switzerland came our way, we couldn’t resist. We had joined the Home Exchange community for some short trips in … Continue reading