Geneva, home to luxury watch companies, the Red Cross, and the headquarters of the United Nations in Europe. I chose the latter two for exploration my first afternoon. A short walk from Calen's apartment, they were across the street from each other, making my life as a tourist a little easier. The one hour guided tour of the UN buildings gave me some … [Read more...] about The UN, Red Cross, And A Photo Safari
Switzerland
Chillon Castle And My Geneva Couchsurf
To break up the train rides, I made a pitstop in Montreux, a town on Lake Geneva in the region dubbed the Swiss Riviera. Vineyards are tucked into the hillsides, and in clear weather, the lower Alps are visible over the far side of the lake, which also makes for a fantastic backdrop to Chillon Castle. The castle was started as early as 1150, and used for a fortress, … [Read more...] about Chillon Castle And My Geneva Couchsurf
The Golden Pass Train Rides To Lake Geneva
I checked out of Balmer's after two nights, resupplied myself with a new bag of assorted chocolate truffles, and checked my e-mail at a posh McDonald's before going back to the train station for the 11:06am panorama train. The Golden Pass scenic route runs from Luzern to Geneva via Interlaken and lots of little towns in between. It was another good suggestion from Stefan. … [Read more...] about The Golden Pass Train Rides To Lake Geneva
Interlaken And Lunch Atop The Swiss Alps
The train ride to Interlaken allowed me to see my first views of the Swiss countryside, and there was plenty of snow cover, but clouds and fog conspired to hide the mountains. Interlaken is a resort town and Europe's version of Queenstown, New Zealand. Billing itself as an adventure destination, winter activities include the usual skiing and snowboarding, plus more exotic … [Read more...] about Interlaken And Lunch Atop The Swiss Alps
The Einstein Museum And Work Delayed
I used my second full day in Bern to check out the Einstein Museum in the southern part of town. Along the way, I climbed up the cathedral spire as Stefan suggested for a great view of the city. The snow, which he said was unusual for the region, turned the environment into my image of a winter wonderland. If there weren't so many clouds, I would've been able to see the … [Read more...] about The Einstein Museum And Work Delayed
