This post collects a variety of sites on the southern shores of Lake Neuchâtel, a region that doesn't have a lot of tourist traffic but offers a lot to those interested in Roman and medieval history. Avenches Avenches really should be part
Sitting in a prime spot between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, Interlaken is the gateway to the Berner Oberland. This is the region of Switzerland that really looks the part, with waterfalls and peaky mountains stretching in every direction. If
I've made several trips to Philadelphia, but it's been years, so I'll focus on a more contemporary trip: Pittsburgh. I stayed downtown, near the baseball stadium, with a day trip to a factory in Mount Pleasant. Pittsburgh is the second-largest city after Philadelphia,
Famed for its twenty-nine miles of beaches, Santa Cruz lures visitors with surf, sun, and a Coney Island-esque beach boardwalk. Food wise, it leans very casual for settings, but the quality of food can be quite elevated. The weather is
Trier, Germany's oldest city, lies at the head of the scenic Mosel Valley near the Luxembourg border. An ancient Roman capital, Trier brags that it was inhabited for 1,300 years before the Romans arrived. It’s famous for being the birthplace
Sion is the capital of Valais and quite striking as you approach it - it’s known for its stunning hilltop fortifications: the 13th-century **Tourbillon Castle ruins and the ***Basilique de Valère complex, with a basilica housing a playable organ over
A wealthy area on a series of lovely little lakes. Pretty sleepy for the summer, much more of a winter destination - the reputation for great skiing is well-deserved. We’ve stayed in several surrounding areas and currently favor Pontresina, which has
Glarus, the smallest canton in Switzerland, is tucked into a valley with dramatic peaks on either side. It’s a major family camping destination, and popular with hikers. The main road runs right through the initial towns, and then winds up
Andermatt is a small mountain village at the historical center cross of the north-south and east-west traverses of Switzerland. It’s famous in car circles for access to three epic Alpine passes: the Oberalp Pass (2,044 m.) to the east, the
One of the last valleys in Valais, this area features highly vertical terrain, winding roads, and a variety of year-round athletic activities. French-speaking, proudly so. ***Saint Luc is a favorite on our ski list; *Grimentz/Zinal less so. If you visit for