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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: Resort Luxury in Gstaad
Date: May 9th 2010
In late January I head off for a weeks snow holiday in Gstaad, Switzerland, resort town of the rich and famous. I flew into Geneva and was treated to a spectacular view of the Alps, including Mt Blanc (the highest peak in Europe). From here the great scenery continued as I took a train alongside Lake Geneva and then the Golden Pass train which climbed up into the snow capped Alps. As we moved ... read more
Date: May 9th 2010
In late January I head off for a weeks snow holiday in Gstaad, Switzerland, resort town of the rich and famous. I flew into Geneva and was treated to a spectacular view of the Alps, including Mt Blanc (the highest peak in Europe). From here the great scenery continued as I took a train alongside Lake Geneva and then the Golden Pass train which climbed up into the snow capped Alps. As we moved ... read more
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