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The Swiss Confederation was founded in 1291 as a defensive alliance among three cantons. In succeeding years, other localities joined the original three. The Swiss Confederation secured its independence from the Holy Roman Empire in 1499. Switzerland... [read more]
The Swiss Confederation was founded in 1291 as a defensive alliance among three cantons. In succeeding years, other localities joined the original three. The Swiss Confederation secured its independence from the Holy Roman Empire in 1499. Switzerland... [read more] Blog: Christmas Cheer and Lindsay in Lausanne
Date: December 15th 2005
December has been a month of excitement and travel. The day I returned from Copenhagen my friend Matt, who is studying abroad in Madrid, came to visit me; Rachel popped down from Salzburg; and in between the Christmas markets and sightseeing we had a blast. Vienna is particularly beautiful during the advent season, which the Austrians celebrate in a relaxed, family-oriented way. Everything is d ... read more
Date: December 15th 2005
December has been a month of excitement and travel. The day I returned from Copenhagen my friend Matt, who is studying abroad in Madrid, came to visit me; Rachel popped down from Salzburg; and in between the Christmas markets and sightseeing we had a blast. Vienna is particularly beautiful during the advent season, which the Austrians celebrate in a relaxed, family-oriented way. Everything is d ... read more
