Attractive Architecture in Lucerne

A lovely city

March 13th 2016
Now, we’ll grant you that most people living in the Northern Hemisphere like to find somewhere nice and warm about his time of year. They tire of perhaps being trapped in doors, looking at gray skies that produce rain or even snow (not to mention bone-chilling winds). We on the other hand were looking forward to cooling off after a month in the Middle East, where the temperatures were running so ... read more

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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

16th March 2016

Ake Och Emma
Ake Dahllof and Emma Holmbro

Switzerland - a hidden gem
I guess Switzerland is a bit of a hidden gem in the middle of Europe. I have very few friends who have gone there for sightseeing, probably because it is very expensive. But it sure is a country well worth visiting. It is a rich country with a long history and since they stayed clear of the WWII much of the cultural heritage was spared from destruction. I went to Geneva a few years ago and I absolutely loved it. I would love to travel around and see a bit more. /Ake

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Switzerland - a hidden gem
It is expensive so does not lend itself to the backpacker group but is well worth visiting. As you say the history is fascinating. We hope you get a chance to come back as we are really enjoying our time here.

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