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Category: Swiss Travel Adventures

  • Day Three – Ticino and Alpine Adventures

    Day Three – Ticino and Alpine Adventures

    After two days of planned excursions, I woke up on day three with a delightful sense of freedom. No fixed plans, no booked accommodation – just the open road (or rather, the open rails and mountain passes) ahead of me. My only goal was to explore more of Ticino and the Alps. Morning in the…

  • Day Two in Ticino

    Day Two in Ticino

    After an exciting first day of canton-hopping and train-riding, I was ready for more Swiss adventures. Today’s destination: the beautiful canton of Ticino, with its Italian flair and stunning landscapes. Journey to Ticino I started the day by booking a night in a hostel in Locarno, a charming town on the northern shore of Lake…

  • Trains, Cantons, and Curiosities

    Trains, Cantons, and Curiosities

    I like trains. Ever since “The Big Bang Theory,” this statement has become a surefire way to out yourself as a nerd. I won’t deny it – I am a nerd. Sometimes, I’m even a bit sad that I’m not the nerdiest person in the room. Some of my friends are way more knowledgeable about…