There are so many ways to make a trip to Switzerland on a budget come to life! Whether you’re an outdoor adventurer or a history buff, you can make it work.
Switzerland
Lunch Atop the Swiss Alps on Schilthorn
During my visit to Interlaken, Switzerland in the Swiss Alps, I ate lunch in a rotating restaurant atop Schilthorn peak.
Friday Flashback: Winter in Switzerland
My week in Switzerland wasn’t cheap, however I managed to save some money by couchsurfing with a friend in Bern, and another person in Geneva. In Interlaken, I stayed at one of Europe’s most popular hostels, Balmer’s, but with snow on the ground, and a chill in the air, the guests were few and the […]
Winter Street Scenes in Bern, Switzerland
A photo essay from Dave’s winter visit to Bern, Switzerland, where he stayed with a friend he’d made after trekking in Nepal.
Final Thoughts – Brussels, Netherlands, France, Switzerland, Spain
My return to Europe 10 years after my first backpacking trip there was a blast. No Visas, no currency exchanges, no need to show evidence of onward travel. The hospitality of my friends and couchsurfing hosts was amazing. I have definitely learned how to treat my future guests in the right way. Cathedrals, royal palaces, […]