Basel Travel Guide
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Basel is living, breathing, history all wrapped up in a mini but mighty Switzerland metropolis. The city dates back over two thousand years, and history seeps from every nook and cranny. The romantic and well preserved old town is filled with lots of narrow streets and hidden squares. There are…
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….
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…
Visit Switzerland: 14 things you need to know
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There are so many things that make Switzerland popular with tourists, and we can list five of them off the top of our heads: mountains, lakes, chocolate, cheese, and watches. Switzerland is famous for its breathtaking mountain landscapes and scenic lakes dotted with picturesque villages that can host a story…