Swiss innovation in civil engineering is most striking in the complex transportation network supporting daily life and the rapidly growing commerce activities through the Alps. In 1992, Switzerland embarked on an ambitious enginnering program: NRLA — New Rail Link Through the Alps. The two most infamous projects in the program are the Lötscheberg Base Tunnel and the Gotthard Base Tunnel.
12 Ideas for Surviving Rainy Days in Switzerland
When it rains in Switzerland, it can be both beautiful and frustrating: beautiful because the country is more stunning after a good soak and frustrating because it can be relentless in quantity and duration. So what can you do when the days get shorter and the weather less cooperative? Here are 12 ideas for surviving rainy …
Swiss Railway System: The only way to go!
The Swiss Railway System is often a popular topic of conversation whenever I have visitors from California. For them, it is next to impossible to get around without a car. The transportation system is mediocre, at best. The bus systems are questionable in terms of reliability and safety and only some cities have alternate transportation options such …
Navigating Swiss Holidays
Discovering Federal and Cantonal Holidays in Switzerland I do not expect any sympathy for this post but I have to share my thoughts nonetheless … . The bane of pseudo-retirement is never knowing the day of the week or whether the day is a holiday. I headed out to do some shopping this afternoon grateful …
Sunday Musings: Proud to be a Tourist
I recently read an article that suggested we should wear our “tourism” like a badge. I cringed at the idea because I am always trying to make myself seem less like a tourist when I travel. As a direct consequence of the nature of this blog, I am rapidly overcoming my concerns and proudly sporting …