Things to Do in Switzerland

The Best Multi-Country Treks

When hiking on a trek that explores multiple countries you will have the engaging experience of walking over alpine borders, often entirely unmarked beyond small plaques or World War era guard...

This is the Quietest Corner of the Alps: The Matterhorn

The Matterhorn is only the 10th highest peak in Switzerland. Due to its unique shape and that stands alone in its place, the presence of the Matterhorn is a powerful force. This lends to the...

The Best Hiking in the Swiss Engadine

The Engadine, an enchanting and pristine Swiss valley bordering Austria and Italy, is among the most beautiful places in the world. Defined by peaceful countryside, medieval villages, and stunning...

Why the Eiger Trail is the Most Epic Hike on Earth

The Eiger Trail is the soul of alpine hiking. The journey leads you through some of the most awe inspiring vistas on earth, locations critical to mountaineering history, and multiple alpine villages...

Messi’s Dream to Gaudí’s Soul — A Culer’s Pilgrimage Through Barcelona

I distinctly remember the moment the SNCF (TGV inOUI) train rolled out of Paris, slicing through the countryside toward Barcelona. For many, it would have been just another cross-border journey. For...

Where to Go in Utrecht with Kids

Utrecht is the fourth largest city in the Netherlands and offers lots of things to do and see when visiting with kids. We lived in Utrecht for a few years and, along with our children (two boys...