how to be a tourist in montreux
Find you a hotel with a balcony and a view of Lake Geneva Learn about Queen at the Queen Studio Experience. Montreux Mountain Studios at Casino Barrière Montreux is where the band recorded many of their most successful albums. You’ll find lots of Queen memorabilia, including some of Freddie’s handwritten lyrics. The best part? It’s…
swiss chocolate and cheese
Chocolate and cheese. Two of Switzerland’s finest things. The Swiss Chocolate Train allows you to experience both of these in one day. The tour takes you on several stops, including one with free time in Gruyères. Here is what a 99 CHF ticket will get you (or if you have a Swiss travel pass, 69…
how to get a panoramic view of switzerland
The Golden Pass route is one of the five main scenic train rides you can take in Switzerland. Ben and I opted for this one because the panoramic windows on the train sounded really cool. Plus, the route started in Lucerne, and ended in Montreux, two of the cities we were staying in. All of…
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how to be a traveler in capri (5 things to do)
1. Admire the deep blue waters of the Blue Grotto We did this as a part of a tour we booked when we arrived in Capri. I will warn you that it is a bit tourist trappy because there are tours coming by this spot all day. But since I read the reviews ahead of…
how to be a traveler in positano (6 things to do)
1. Take the ferry We took a boat over from Sorrento, where we were staying and it only took about half an hour. If boats aren’t your thing, you can always take the bus, which is what we took on the way back 2. Sunbathe at Spiaggia Grande Or just take some pictures of the…
how to be a traveler in sorrento (5 things to do)
Sorrento is a small town along the Amalfi coast. There isn’t much to do there but we used it as a jumping point to explore other towns on the coast. Hotels and restaurants are significantly cheaper than hot spots like Amalfi, Positano, and Capri. But Sorrento is close enough to those towns to take a…
how to be a traveler in naples (9 things to do)
1. Eat some Neapolitan pizza. After all, Naples is known as being the birthplace of this style of pizza. It has a thin crust, and is traditionally made with San Marzano tomatoes, and mozzarella di Bufala or fior di latte cheese. Antica Pizzeria Port’Alba opened in 1830 and is believed to be the world’s first…
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