2016 was my third year as an expat in Switzerland and a year of some big changes in my life. In 2016, I moved to a new house closer to Zurich, started a new job and continued to improve my German – or the seemingly never-ending process of learning German. I also decided to take a break from teaching yoga,…
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10 Best Christmas Markets In & Around Switzerland in 2024
Planning your visit to the best Christmas markets in Switzerland and neighboring countries? You’ve come to the right place! After a lot of hard work and research, meaning visiting dozens of enchanting Swiss Christmas markets and tasting more mulled wine than I care to admit, I put together this ultimate list to help you go on your own Christmas market…
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Bern Day Trip: Best Things to Do in Bern in One Day
Planning a Bern day trip? Check out all the best things to do in Bern in one day to help you put together the perfect itinerary. Switzerland does not lack natural wonders or beautiful cities. But its capital is certainly one of the most interesting Swiss cities and, personally, one of my favorites. I visited the capital of Switzerland several…
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Top 6 Things to Do in Aegina Island, Greece
Spending a day in Aegina Island, Greece should be on every traveler’s bucket list. Read on for the best things to do in Aegina, an unspoiled Greek island in the Aegean Sea. During my first visit to Greece, I wanted to experience a real Greek island. After some online research I stumbled upon Aegina, the closest island to the mainland,…
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1 Day in Athens Itinerary: The Best Things to Do in Athens in One Day
Wondering what to do in Athens in one day? Follow my 1 day in Athens itinerary and explore the best things to do in Athens in one day. Athens is one of my favorite European capitals. I visited it twice already and can’t wait to go back and explore more of the city and Greece in general. There’s something about the…
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A Day Trip from Zurich to the Rhine Falls
Taking a day trip from Zurich to Rhine Falls, Europe’s largest waterfall, is a must-do for visitors to Switzerland and locals alike. The easiest and most pleasant way to reach the Rhine Falls from Zurich by public transportation is to take the train to Schaffhausen, capital of the Swiss northernmost canton, and considered one of the prettiest old towns in Switzerland….
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