Geneva Travel Blog

If you actually want to hike in Switzerland (and of course you do!), there are all levels from hikes for flatlanders to experts to alpinists (See Swiss Alpine Wanderlust Packing List for Serious Hikers). View on the Eiger. Image courtesy of Dominique Schreckling So don’t let those enormous Alps...

Lake Geneva Region Local Expert Sonja Holverson: image courtesy of Sonja Holverson While I write this bog  reflecting  on my acquired wisdom (read: never-ending mistakes) as a world traveler over the years, I am in the process of packing for a trip leaving Geneva tomorrow morning to see my family...

"Gourmet" Bread with Sunflower Seeds Outside and Inside along with Nuts Discovering Swiss Grocery Stores was an eye-opening experience when I first moved here. On the surface, the supermarkets look very similar but once you get into the details, it’s another world. My eating habits...

I have found in my professional world travels that one of the highlights of any trip to a new destination that will reveal to you the secrets of the local culture is to go to the neighborhood supermarket. Even if you don’t need anything, this visit is a must everywhere. It’s fascinating. Besides,...