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The Best Hikes in Switzerland for Backpackers (Without the Swiss Price Tag)

The Best Hikes in Switzerland for Backpackers (Without the Swiss Price Tag)

Switzerland has a reputation for draining wallets, and that’s fair: a coffee can cost what a meal does elsewhere. But here’s the good news for hikers. The best hikes in Switzerland cost nothing to walk. The trails are free, beautifully signposted and reachable by public transport. What eats your budget is everything around them: the…

Sustainability Stories: How Capsule Hotel is making sustainability the default

Sustainability Stories: How Capsule Hotel is making sustainability the default

“Many travellers want to make more sustainable choices, but few want sustainability lessons while on holiday.”  At Capsule Hotel , a growing hotel group that began with just 20 beds in Lucerne and has since expanded to 421 beds across five properties in Switzerland and Denmark , sustainability is designed to feel like a natural part of the guest…

Day Trips from Geneva by Train & Bus: 8 Breathtaking Escapes a castle sitting on top of a lake surrounded by mountains, day trips from geneva

Day Trips from Geneva by Train & Bus: 8 Breathtaking Escapes

If you’re arriving in Geneva, Switzerland, ready to enjoy the beautiful atmosphere of Lake Geneva, you’ve picked a great place to start. Here’s the scoop: Geneva isn’t just a city; it’s your gateway to incredible day trips into the heart of Switzerland and even across the border into France. Whether you’re a solo traveller, a…

Day Trips from Zurich: Swiss Alps, Lakes and More aerial view of zurich city buildings during day time

Day Trips from Zurich: Swiss Alps, Lakes and More

Zurich is a fantastic city, no doubt. But if you’re anything like us—a solo explorer, a backpacker on a budget, or just someone eager to see more than city life—you know that the true magic of Switzerland awaits just beyond the urban area. Zurich isn’t just a cool spot to relax; it’s your best starting…

Things to Do in Interlaken: What to See, Eat and Where to Stay

Things to Do in Interlaken: What to See, Eat and Where to Stay

Visiting Interlaken Nestled between Lakes Brienz and Thun at the base of the largest mountains in Switzerland, Interlaken is one of the country’s prime tourist locations. Home to some of the highest mountains, deepest lakes, and greenest pastures on the continent, Switzerland is one of the most picturesque destinations you will ever visit. For the…

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