Lower Saxony may be pretty, but I gotta say – the mountains are mere mole hills. Moving to central Germany from Switzerland is a bit like having your parents replace your Halloween candy with broccoli; it’s harder to enjoy the...
Have you ever wanted to go snowshoeing in Switzerland? You can and you certainly should! Travis and I grew up doing all kinds of winter activities, but we didn’t try snowshoeing for the first time until we were adults. After...
A delay in snowfall in the Alps during the 2015 winter season led to bare ground at many ski resorts in Switzerland, Italy, and France. It continued into December when the ski season should already have been well underway. Since...
When howling winds and blustery snow flurries signal the arrival of winter, outdoor enthusiasts in Switzerland flock to the slopes. Locals and tourists alike seem immune to the tooth-numbing cold that drives the more faint of heart indoors at this time...
It’s no surprise that Switzerland is famous for its stunning alpine scenery, but it’s not just for extreme outdoor enthusiasts. Even in winter, they offer more leisurely activities suitable for beginners. One of these that should be on everyone’s bucket...
