Since the day we arrived in Switzerland, we’ve been excited about visiting Great Aletsch Glacier – the largest glacier in the Alps and the longest glacier in Europe. If you’ve seen photos of it or visited this UNESCO area, you...
When yet another week of stellar, sunny weather gave way to rain, clouds, and lightning in the Alps, Travis and I again postponed our plans to go hiking and camping in the mountains. Instead, we opted to drive the 15...
Tucked away in the Adula Alps, a unique and rather obscure attraction awaits adventurers in Europe. Known as Teufelsbrucke, the Devil’s Bridge in Switzerland has existed in one form or another since the year 1230. The original wooden bridge was...
One of the prettiest towns in Europe is Lucerne, right in the heart of Switzerland. Its location on the shores of Lake Lucerne, with its crystal clear waters and steep forested mountains, make it a dream for outdoor lovers. Unfortunately,...
A year ago, we were in Hawaii on a family vacation during my birthday. It still feels crazy that a year later, we’re now living in Switzerland! We can drive just a few hours to so many neat things, sometimes...
Summer is synonymous with strawberries. It never seems like summer has officially arrived until roadside fruit stands and handmade signs advertising u-pick strawberries are everywhere. In Oregon, we would either harvest our own garden or go to Detering Orchards anytime...
Recently Travis and I had the chance to explore Bern, Switzerland. This small capital city in Europe is home to about 430,000 in the greater metropolitan area, yet it very much has a small-town feel. It’s frequently listed among the...
