Geneva Travel Blog

Geneva displays Swiss pride: image courtesy of malias, flickr Happy Birthday Switzerland and to all the 100’000s of Swiss who live all around the world! Solid red square flags with a white cross will be flying everywhere on Sunday. Every public and...

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...

"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,...

Can’t make it to the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa? Then head for the Swiss Alps! Yes, you read correctly. The 2010 FIFA World Cup action is going on right now in Switzerland. Just hop a train on the Swiss Federal Railways from the Geneva International Airport or other points in Switzerland...