http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Switzerland/South-East/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from Europe , Switzerland , South-East en-us Thu, 23 May 2013 09:59:54 +0000 Thu, 23 May 2013 09:59:54 +0000 Lugano 31. Mrz OstersonntagWir haben auf dem Campingplatz einen ehemaligen Arbeitskollegen getroffen welcher aber noch im Berufsleben steht. Er verbringt wie wir die Ostertage mit seiner Frau in Lugano. Am Morgen werden wir von herrlichem Sonnenschein geweckt. Das Thermometer zeigt zwar erst 5 C aber heute sollte es warm werden. Wir benutzen den schnen Tag und machen mit unseren Bekannt http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Switzerland/South-East/Lugano/blog-779060.html Lugano 24. 29. Mrz 2013 256 kmEs war eine entspannte Fahrt an dem Sonntag bis 4 km vor dem Gotthard Nordportal. Dort gerieten wir leider obwohl wenig Verkehr herrschte in einen Stau. ber eine Stunde ging nichts mehr. Anscheinend blockierte ein Pannenfahrzeug den Tunnel in Sdrichtung. Nach ber einer Stunde Stillstand ging es dann endlich durch den Tunnel. Auf der Nordseite schien http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Switzerland/South-East/Lugano/blog-778415.html After a whirlwind week in Malta Andrea and I were off to Switzerland Why Switzerland Well a Zrich is a normal stopover city between Malta and the U.S. so we were able to extend our layover a few days b neither of us had been there and c since February is gross for most of Europe we wanted to go somewhere where winter weather would be picturesque. Our travels began with a bit of trauma and http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Switzerland/South-East/blog-769727.html We started off our day with a buffet breakfast that Sybil convinced us to purchase last night in our tired and weakened state. For a mere 15 francs we will lay out a feast for you. OK I know English is not your first language Sybil but yogurt plus bread plus scrambled eggs does not equal a buffet. However the money has been spentmoving on to our dayWe took a train to Zermatt 1 http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Switzerland/South-East/St-Moritz/blog-763778.html Todays planVisit Wilhelm Tell and go to the top of a mountain in Andermatt where you can see 600 mountain peaks on a clear day.Today39s realityWe drove to Altdorf and made a very quick stop to see the statue of Wilhelm Tell and then got back in the car before the rain hit. After that we drove to Andermatt in the rain and snow knowing full well that today would not be a clear day. S http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Switzerland/South-East/Andermatt/blog-763648.html Waking up and looking out the window I could hardly hide my excitement and other 8 cm over night and the prospect of getting on the slopes was immense Walking down to the cable car I noticed the fog rollintin until the visibility was weak to say the least on arrival up the mountain it was even worse still snowing and 7.My fist move was purchasing my season pass which felt great. Deal dome a http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Switzerland/South-East/San-Bernardino-/blog-759962.html So Simone and Michael live in the most beautiful place Davos Switzerland. The view from their place above the lake in Davos Dorf is stunning I was so excited I decided to come visit the second we arrived.With the NHL lock out on back home I got my Saturday night Hockey Night in Canada fix in Davos. Once I found out Rick Nash and Joe Thornton were playing in Davos I told Simone we hadhad http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Switzerland/South-East/Davos/blog-757511.html What What Wake up its 730 uhaaaa Ok Ok Give me a minute. Ok What is there a problem yea We need to get on the road why You said last night we are on the down side of the hill of our vacation. Yes that is correct. Well we need to get to Zurich to check in. But our flight isnt till Saturday Oh thats right. Ok you can rest another 30 minutes. ThanksBreakfast was http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Switzerland/South-East/Andermatt/blog-743515.html Pontresina 04. 07. September 2012 1805 mLetzte Woche wurden wir unserem Wohnmobil fr einmal untreu wir fuhren in Begleitung von Gret Annemaries Schwester fr ein paar Tage in das Oberengadin. Wir bernachteten in Pontresina im Hotel Chesa Mulin. Nachdem wir unsere Zimmer bezogen hatten machten wir noch eine kleine Wanderung nach Morteratsch 1896 m. Am nchsten Morgen fuhren wir m http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Switzerland/South-East/Pontresina/blog-741921.html After our first train had no aircon or working toilets we were feeling pretty unpleasant. Things improved along the way though and the views over the lakes in the Alps were stunning. We were pleasantly surprised to have our host Erika meet us on the platform in Lugano. She drove us up the hill back to her house where we met another surfer who was staying there at the same time Shawn from Sing http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Switzerland/South-East/Lugano/blog-736185.html The next morning the guys are only working half a day before we head back towards Geneva so I set out on foot much safer to find the town by the lake called Ascona. There are about four towns that all seem to converge at the lake. One thing about this area is that you39re so close to Italy but you39re in Switzerland so French and Italian are both spoken everywhere and you39re also c http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Switzerland/South-East/Locarno/Ascona/blog-732705.html Waking up to another grey morning we contemplated on our neighbours an English elderly couple from Southern England who were camping in their rather small and damp tent. We did not envy them trying to brew up the night before on a camp stove with the wind howling around them and the rain falling by the bucket load. They spent the evening in their car rather than in their wet tent. The morning foun http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Switzerland/South-East/Bellinzona/blog-722376.html Lugano with 54000 residents is the largest city in the canton of Ticino. It is located on the beautiful Lake Lugano 30 minutes north of the Italian border and one hour north of Milan. The city feels completely different than Germanspeaking Switzerland but the prices cleanliness welldressed people and Ferraris remind you that you are still in Switzerland. http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Switzerland/South-East/Lugano/blog-721955.html Bellinzona a city of 17000 people is located in southern Switzerland in the Italianspeaking canton of Ticino in which it is also the capital of that canton. It is famous for its three medieval castles Castelgrande Montebello and Sasso Corbaro. Figino is a small town located 45 min. south of Bellinzona where I had to spend the night because all the accommodation in Lugano was booked up. It http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Switzerland/South-East/Bellinzona/blog-721945.html We found a great deal on sbb.ch site 50 off on ticket to Lugano and mountain train up to Monte Generoso. Since shortening our vacation in Vienna we have been itching to go out into the mountains. This was perfect. We started off on Friday very early 700. The plan was to camp for 2 nights near Monte Generoso and hike around there. We reached Maroggia train station around 1000. Our campsite Ca http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Switzerland/South-East/Lugano/blog-713564.html Tessin 28. Mrz 2012Der Winter hat sich zum Glck verabschiedet und wir hatten schon ein paar sonnige und frhlingshafte Tage in Beringen auf unserer Terrasse genossen. Unser Wohnmobil hat den teilweise doch recht harten Winter geschtzt unter einem Dach gut berstanden. Nur die Batterien verlangten nach ein paar Amperchen. Der Frhjahrsputz ist erledigt der Motor hat eine frische Fllu http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Switzerland/South-East/Locarno/blog-702446.html The country of Switzerland is the most sought after tourist destination of the world. The snow capped mountains the rolling green hills emerald lakes rivers churches glossy cities Chateaus and chocolate factories compels travelers to visit Switzerland again and again. The landlocked country of Switzerland is located in the Western Europe and is bordered by Italy in the south Germany in the http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Switzerland/South-East/Andiast/blog-701434.html Switzerland mostly dominated by the Alps is a very beautiful place to for the tourist and the visitors to spend leisure holidays. It is mostly characterized by rolling hills and lake districts. The glaciers in the mountain ranges are common features in Switzerland and each year many tourists from across the world travel to Switzerland to witness this glacier which is the longest glacier in Europe. http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Switzerland/South-East/Biasca/blog-701433.html Switzerland is a land locked country that has been famed since time immemorial for the scenic beauty chocolates cheese and watches.We all have at least dreamed once in our lives for a Switzerland trip. The most obvious reason for this dream is the beauty of the place that is so alluring. When one compares scenic beauty with another Switzerland is always used as a reference. The beauty of the pla http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Switzerland/South-East/Bergun/blog-692676.html Switzerland is a small country and is lovingly called as Heaven on Earth. This beautiful country is very small and is situated in Europe and is lovingly called as Queen of Europe. Due to its small in size all the astounding attractions and fabulous destinations is located close to each other that makes the vacationers more convenient to visit and explore the splendid beauty of the country. T http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Switzerland/South-East/Bergun/blog-692675.html