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SwitzerLanding

As a long-time resident of Switzerland, I help travelers to Switzerland make the most of their trip and discover the best of what Switzerland has to offer. Few people know Switzerland as well as I do and visitors love discovering hidden gems from a local.

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18 Oct 2024 One of my video consultation clients asked me where to buy the best chocolate during her visit. Do you know what I told her Reader? The supermarket! If you want to grab the chocolate that Swiss people eat every day without paying a fortune, then Coop or Migros (Supermarkets) are the best places to get it. But, if you want to take things to the next level, then I have some posts on chocolate for you below. Same goes for cheese! Check out this selection below (on Instagram) at my...

18 Oct 2024 I am traveling down near St Moritz this week Reader The Fall colors are out, and we decided to make the most of it to get some downtime. If you have not seen it before, below are the kinda crazy colors you can get. I will share some pics when I get back :> (This is from two years ago in Zermatt) Gornergrat train passing through the yellow Larch trees in Zermatt in October To celebrate the Fall colors and Halloween (which is actually becoming super popular in Switzerland these...

18 Oct 2024 Planning a trip to Switzerland can be a challenge Reader I talk to a lot of people on my video consults, and they all say the same thing - planning a trip to Switzerland is way harder than any other trip I have done! Many of them end up calling me to figure it all out. But if you can't afford it or want to still do it all yourself, my website is full of handy info. However, this week, I decided to make a basic planning video for those just starting out. Further down this...

5 Oct 2024 A lot of my consulting clients ask about Grindelwald. So, today Reader, I thought I would share my top tips for those of you heading there (including a lesser-known must-see!). Below that, I will also share my top Interlaken lesser-known experiences while we are on the topic. And if you are spending a few days in the region, grab my not-to-be-missed 3-in-1 bundle with detailed itineraries for Grindelwald (Jungfrau, Mannlichen, First, etc.), Lauterbrunnen my Interlaken region guide...

3 Oct 2024 Did your teacher at school ever tell you - some things are worth repeating Reader So, today, I want to share some of my top posts in case you haven't seen them yet. ON TOP OF THAT - I have a new INTERLAKEN REGION PACKAGE available. All my guides in one affordable bundle! 👇👇👇👇👇 📝 3-in-1 Package: INTERLAKEN REGION GUIDES - 25% OFF 📝 All my best guides on the Interlaken Region - Lauterbrunnen, Grindelwald, Interlaken Region & more GET THE GREAT DEAL 👇👇👇 Now, scroll down for more handy...

boat on water near trees during daytime

1 Oct 2024 I hate it when it rains so much Reader Sure, you can take an umbrella ☔︎︎ and even bring a rain jacket, but it affects your plans, right? Some people on my Facebook Group were asking what to do when it rains, which is a great question at the moment. So, I collected a bunch of posts that are helpful for you below: Interlaken: What To Do When It Rains Zurich: Best Museums 🏛️ Zurich Spas: Some of the best for a rainy day! Bern: Historical Museum 🏛️ (my favorite) 🛁 Thermal Baths in...

29 Sep 2024 On the weekend, I was planning my upcoming vacation, and I found out that the ferries to Greece will be closed!!!😱😱 Talk about ruining my plans. Which got me thinking... You might already have your itinerary sorted Reader. But what if you got to one of your mountains and...it was closed for maintenance? The gondolas and mountain railways in Switzerland have to close at some point. ⛔ They all need a bit of TLC to keep them running fast and safe. So, today, I decided to write a...

A river running through a city next to tall buildings

26 Sep 2024 If you are not worried about your Swiss trip budget, you can stop reading this email Reader! But, if you do want to save tons of money during your trip, then hold onto your hat 💵 🔥 I have lived in Switzerland for 23 years and have collected a huge list of tips, tricks and ideas for saving money here. This includes finding Alternative websites for accommodation (that only locals know) Tricks for saving on train passes and mountain excursions Ideas for how to save on food and drink,...

24 Sep 2024 Switzerland is expensive Reader! But if you have someone like me, with 23 years of local knowledge, you can save tons of money!! 💵 💵 💵 A train ride from Zurich to Interlaken will cost you nearly $86. (How about $43 or $0 with the right pass) A steak dinner in Zurich will cost you more than $60. (A Swiss Rosti $25) The Jungfraujoch can cost you $225!!! Or 50% if you know how. That is why I have decided to dive deep into saving money in Switzerland. I want to help you have a great...

21 Sep 2024 I saw this insane new gondola on Youtube Reader, so I thought you should know about it. You have probably read my post on Switzerland's craziest gondolas 🚠 before (if not here it is). But this one takes the cake. And, you have to wear special slippers when you go on it too??! I am not sure I am going to try it. SEE THE CRAZY GONDOLA MY CLIENT VIDEO CALLS ARE 20 CHF OFF I have a few more open slots in September, so if you want to "pick my brain" on anything related to Switzerland,...