There are basically three types of hiking in the Alps. 1. Hiking below tree line. 2. Hiking above tree line. 3. Hiking above the clouds. The first two categories... read more →
We have a nice mention in the May edition of Travel & Leisure Magazine. You can read about our Swiss Engadine hikes on page 154 of the paper edition, or... read more →
Hike into a quiet mountain valley, kick off your shoes, and do absolutely nothing. You've earned it. Happy 4th everyone! Image: Life in the slow lane. Val Susauna, Switzerland |... read more →
Hi Folks, I hope you are all doing well. By way of introduction, we (Ken and Marilyn Koll) took an Engadine self-guided trek last year. A wonderful experience to say... read more →
It's March 1st. This is the day that children from the Engadine Valley in southeastern Switzerland chase away winter by singing and ringing cowbells. The children don blue shirts... read more →
We recently found round trip flights from LAX to Zurich for $471 this fall. JFK to Zurich came in at $696. Search fares from your own city at airfarewatchdog.com Autumn... read more →
When it comes to hiking, snowhoeing, and cross country skiing. In fact, Swiss attention to trail quality is probably the finest in the world; expertly constructed and regularly maintained, they... read more →
It's fun to write about the fairy tale stuff that makes Switzerland so cute and atmospheric. It's the quirky stuff, however, that really makes us smile. Take Gucci's Iglu Snow... read more →
during winter? They're still around, albeit lower on the hillsides. It's nice to know that a winter hiker can get their cow fix too. Most cows tend to stick close... read more →
I mentioned yesterday that winter hiking trails in Switzerland are well signposted. Not only are they well signposted, but the signs themselves offer a wealth of information regarding the trail.... read more →
Wanderweg is the German word for walking path. A winter wanderweg, (it should go without saying), is a winter walking path. Some of these winter wanderwegs existed centuries ago as... read more →
We have a delightful couple that just registered for a self-guided Engadine Trek. They’re currently traveling by themselves, but they’re looking for hiking companions to join them for an adventurous... read more →
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