Getting around Switzerland does not require a car, at least not always. With SBB, you can get to some of the most coveted destinations in the country and into and around town in comfort. Its easy to determine the timetable and now, with SBB mobile apps, you can purchase tickets on line and in real …
Vierwaldstättersee Schifft – Lake Lucerne Boat
There are 20 boats which operate on Lake Lucerne for both practical transportation and entertainment needs. There are 5 steamboats, the oldest is the “Uri” which began operating in 1901 and was renovated in 1994. Of the 15 motorboats, the newest is the “MS Cirrus” , a catamaran launched in 2009, and ideal for a parties of …
Verkehrsbetriebe Luzern (VBL)
A great deal of transportation planning anywhere in Switzerland can be done from the SBB/CFF website. If you are interested particularly in the bus transportation in Lucerne, you can access the VBL website for more information. The drawback is that is in German only. Nevertheless, it is still fairly easy to find the information you need.
Egg Reflections
Eggs in Switzerland are delicious and noticeably different in look, taste and smell than eggs I’ve eaten in the US. Unfortunately, the Swiss egg industry is struggling in spite of, or perhaps because of, being the first to do away with factory farming techniques: Switzerland was the first country to ban Battery Cages for laying hens in …
Race d’Hérens
Learn more about the culture in Valais surrounding the “Combat de Hérens”, the Hérens Breed, and Nendaz Valley – home to the Tortin Fest Inalpe 2012. Nendaz 4 Vallées Home Page Authentic Valais Swiss Federation of Livestockfarming of the Hérens Breed Swiss Federation of Livestockfarming of the Hérens Breed (English) Film: “Combat de Reines”
Eurocentre – French Language Studies
I studied with Eurocentre in Lausanne on two occasions broken up by 4 years but totaling 9 months of French training (25hours per week). The experience was invaluable. They do not teach from a single book but use of variety of sources to encourage students to learn. The style was a bit “loose” for me, but …