Bern, the heart of Switzerland
Bern became Switzerland’s capital in 1848, but it isn’t the bustling metropolis you would expect from one of Europe’s foremost countries. This is a city that changes perceptions about what capital should be. There are no high rises, and bustling crowds and Switzerland’s financial center is, of course, in Zurich….
Do you really need travel insurance?
The short answer is: yes! Travel insurance should be an integral part of your trip planning and budgeting. Even when you think you will be able to enjoy a planned vacation, something can always go wrong. You might feel like canceling your trip for several reasons, for instance getting sick…
Zurich: the little big city
Zurich has only 400,000 inhabitants, but it is the largest city in Switzerland. The size doesn’t matter in this case as Zurich is a global financial center and banking hub. Many mistake it for the capital of Switzerland (the capital is Bern), and for a good reason: it’s a quintessential…
Geneva: a small city of great importance
Geneva is a small city in Switzerland, but with lots to offer. Sitting on the southern tip of Geneva Lake, it is a home to UN’s headquarters and many agencies, such as the Red Cross, which makes it a global center of diplomatic and humanitarian activity. With just few kilometers…
7 places to visit in 2021
Since vaccines for COVID-19 are being rolled out and mass vaccination has started around the world, we can be fairly confident that next year will open opportunities for more travel. While we still need to keep in mind global situation with pandemic, here are 7 places to visit in 2021…
Most interesting virtual tours and live feeds from around the world
It’s a beginning of April, 2020, and usually the time when Easter break travel preparations are deep underway, but not this April. The world is in a horrendous agony of COVID-19 pandemics and travel is the last thing that one should think of now. In most countries, even going to…