Exotic Eats: Switzerland
Switzerland: One country, three cultures
I never would have expected Switzerland to be one of the most diverse countries that I have visited. Plenty of cows? Yes. Efficiency? The best. Mountains? Of course. Chocolate? I hoped. But diversity was not rolling off my tongue…until our recent trip through this stunningly beautiful land. I was surprised to learn that in this small country the size of New Jersey , there are several official languages and three distinct cultures (German, French, and Italian). Discovering this cultural heterogeneity contributed towards making our two and a half weeks spent in Switzerland delightful and uniquely interesting.
Read MoreFollow the Yellow Signed Trail
Prior to this trip a visit to Switzerland was right at the top of our travel priority list. In recent years I had become fascinated with the thought of hiking parts of the Swiss Alps and finally seeing firsthand the country’s renowned and pristine fairytale landscape (I even went as far as getting our very own MySwitzerland.com brochures sent to our apartment). We split our time among the mountains, quaint villages and larger cities throughout our 2 1/2 weeks. Each city and small town had a lot of character, but it was up in the highlands where I found the most beautiful Switzerland.
Read MoreGiving Back
A huge part of our journey is about giving back. While the personal travel is sure to dazzle, we are confident that it will be the volunteer experiences that will show us the most about the world and touch our souls. Read more...