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Fun facts about Switzerland
February 25, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
I had heard many things about Suisse - as the locals call it - prior to visiting it for the first time. Below are some fun facts about Switzerland that I learnt: Chocolate. Happy cows give good milk. Good milk produces good chocolate, the best chocolate. Hmmm, like LINDT, TOBLERONE, SUCHARD, NESTLE, FREY. Watches. Good expensive watches. Best watches in the world. ROLEX, PATEK PHILIPPE, GIRARD – PERREGAUX, BAUME MERCIER, LONGINES, … [Read more...]
Strolling through The Geneva Old Town
February 22, 2010 by · 2 Comments
Going past the initial shock of how perfect Switzerland can be, my mother and I decided to embark on an expedition of finding "flaws." The Geneva Old Town, also known as La Vieille Ville - is a picturesque neighborhood of the Francophile city filled with charming cobblestone streets, old buildings and an abundance of sidewalk cafes and restaurants. Perched on a hillside south of the Rhone River, exploring the district on foot is a true … [Read more...]
Une petite surprise: the Sunday Market in Divonne
February 12, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
One of the best things about weekends in Geneva is hoping in the car for a short ride into France. The Swiss capital is conveniently located at the border with France, making trips into neighboring French towns a real treat. One of them is the spa town of Divonne-les-Bains, where people go to shop its weekly Sunday market. With the scenic Alps behind us, the entire family set out for a day of French cheese tasting and other delicacies. I … [Read more...]
