Hiking the Alps

Switzerland

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August 8th 2007
So we did a real whirlwind trip of Switerland. We arrived in Interlaken in the evening and I immediately decided I loved Switzerland. There are cute little Swiss chalets everywhere, just like I'd imagined. And it's such an outdoorsy, active place. There are so many things to do during the day...sky diving, canyoning, rafting, mountain biking...which is why so many people go there. Unfortunately we ... read more

Europe » Switzerland

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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