It is impossible not to run in #Switzerland, given the fantastic outdoors and the beautiful weather. Like other Swiss, I too have taken up running, though I am still a long way from achieving optimum fitness levels. I have, however, chalked out my regular running map in the neighbourhood of Saint Legier, where I live….
Tiny Swiss town Blonay lacks nothing
Blonay is a tiny Swiss town in the Canton of Vaud. However, it lacks nothing. There’s a train station, supermarket, school, library, pharmacy, post office, cafes, imposing chateau and a beautiful lake view.
First full winter in Switzerland
This is our first full winter in #Switzerland. And, it has been snowing heavily these past few weeks. For us, having lived most of our lives in the plains of North India, the experience is simply exhilarating. Take a look.
Sunday afternoon at Saint Saphorin
Saint-Saphorin is a wine-growing village located in the municipality of Lavaux, in the canton of Vaud. The beautiful fortified village is sandwiched between the Alps and Lake Geneva on one side and the terraced vineyards of Lavaux that have been classified as UNESCO world heritage site. I spent a sunny Sunday afternoon recently roaming about…
Aigle, the quintessential Swiss town
Aigle is a historic Swiss town in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It nestles on the east edge of the Rhône valley, at the foot of the Swiss Alps. Aigle is the quintessential Swiss town comprising a chateau, old town, vineyards that produce some of the best wines in the world, a clock tower…
Hike in the Alpine meadows
The hike from Lally to Les Pléiades, high above Lake Geneva in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland, reminded me of Himachal, Sikkim, Assam and Meghalaya in north east India where I grew up, and Kashmir that I have travelled with my parents and later for work. #switzerland #traveldestination
Terraced Vineyards of Lavaux
The terraced vineyards of Lavaux have been classified as UNESCO world heritage site. They date back to over 1500-2000 years. Filmed in the last week of October, this video covers a portion of the famed vineyards around Chexbres leading upto the village Saint-Saphorin that is located next to Lake Geneva. It is a beautiful walk.
Beautiful Swiss town Moudon
We recently spent an afternoon exploring Moudon that has been included in the list of the 100 most beautiful villages of #Switzerland. As became apparent, care has been taken to retain and preserve the medieval character of the town, even as newer and modern facets of urban life have been incorporated. #travelvlog #visitswitzerland
Facing the Faucet conundrum in Switzerland
Usually, one does not worry about faucets during short international trips. A bucket (balti) and mug can be managed at most hotels, airbnbs and homes. It does become an issue when one happens to shift abroad for a longer duration. In our case, we relocated to Switzerland, a country like many more in the rest…
Inversing my brain, to learn French
This is the second part of my French-learning experience till now, in Switzerland. I think Eliza Dolittle was lucky to learn English from Professor Higgins in My Fair Lady. Amitabh Bachchan, in Namak Halal, would have found French to be a much funnier language to master compared to English. First up, the part that I…
Siddharth Srivastava 