Tag: Canton Parliament Challenge
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Swiss Adventure: Exploring Appenzell
Today was all about Appenzell – both Ausserrhoden and Innerrhoden. Before we delve into the travels, let’s first have a brief history lesson as to why these are actually two cantons instead of one. When I first looked at the overview of Swiss cantons, I found it rather funny that these are cantons on their…
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Swiss Adventure: From Glarus to St. Gallen
After a brief hiatus, it was time to hit the rails again and explore some of the lesser-known corners of Switzerland. This time, my sights were set on the northeastern cantons that remained uncharted on my personal Swiss map: Glarus and the two Appenzells. Given their distance from my home, I decided to turn this…
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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…