Spending two days in Lucerne, is a great way to begin or end a Rhine River Cruise. The land extension to this lovely Swiss city is well worth your time, especially because it gives you the chance to spend a day in the Swiss Alps. Alan and I had planned to see Lucerne after our […]
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Watch the Cows Come Home at the Desalpe Festival in Charmey, Switzerland
The cows go marching one by one, hurrah, hurrah! This song is guaranteed to permeate through your brain if you’re lucky enough to visit the Désalpe Festival in Charmey, Switzerland. Guest contributor, Angela Hawn from Ramblings of a Menopausal Mom Abroad had the pleasure of visiting Switzerland’s beautiful Gruyère region in time for the Desalpe festival and […]
How to Plan a Hiking Trip through the Swiss Alps
Are you planning a European trip that includes hiking the Swiss Alps? Through the years, we’ve shared many trails that have inspired our baby boomer readers to go hiking around the world. And, now, we’re adding a new favorite to our active travel bucket list. Guest contributor, Lesley Connor from Empty Nesters Travel Insights, is […]
The lion of Lucerne
The Lion of Lucerne honors Swiss Guards who were massacred in 1792 during the French Revolution. The memorial was carved into a sandstone cliff face between 1820 and 1821. The colossal work of art measures ten meters by six meters. But it’s not the staggering size that is the most impressive element of the Lion […]
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