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RE: Short trips over weekends

by froeschli 29 May 2012

hi Lausanne to Montreaux is a day trip if you walk... If you go to the Jass festival it could be difficult and expensive to get a room.…
RE: Planning two week vacation in Switzerland: Ovronnaz in August?

by froeschli 29 May 2012

hi usualy the weather in august in switzerland is hot and dry. But it can happen that it rains a whole week. Or only one or two days.…
Planning two week vacation in Switzerland: Ovronnaz in August?

by v_pratus 29 May 2012

Hi , we are planning to travel across Switzerland on a rented car, August 17 to September 1. Two adults and two kids, 11 and 7 years old.…
RE: 9 days in northern italy in september? city + villages or hiking

by neckervd 24 May 2012

There are many good hiking areas in Italy. As you will fly in and out via Milano Malpensa airport, I suggest the hikes in this area, resp…
Ticino and Valais suggestions

by Nextthursday 15 May 2012

Hi all, My mom and I will have 8 full days starting from Geneva in mid-June. On day 9 we need to end in Basel. I was thinking of splitting…
Re: Places rich people like?

by bandraboy 04 May 2012

+Italy - Capri? Others? Italy in general?+ Costa Smeralda, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Ticino.
work in a Alpine refuge

by clapivax 02 May 2012

Hi, I am looking for a job in a refuge in Switzerland, for this summer. because I am italian and my french is very basic, I prefer the…
RE: lively small towns of Piedmont/Lombardy?

by neckervd 29 April 2012

What abaout the Lakes? Lago Maggiore and Lago d'Orta are very close to Malpensa airport, whereas Orio al Serio airport is somewhat between…
RE: Honeymoon to Switzerland; looking for lots of advice

by neckervd 27 April 2012

For accommodation in Switzerland, you may check: http://www.bnb.ch/ http://www.hrs.de/?client=en__NEXT http://www.swissbackpackers.ch/…
Re: Ticino vs Vaux

by mikebmikeb 10 April 2012

I would prefer Ticino, the weathter there is usually drier and warmer. Moreover I presume that you're going to see the region of Lucerne…
RE: Ticino vs Vaux

by neckervd 09 April 2012

"it's good for ski": water ski is possible on lake Geneva too, although surfing is more popular on all 3 Lakes.
Re: Ticino vs Vaux

by meditate 09 April 2012

my pic would be Ticino, its good for ski, hiking and lovely surroundings plus lake maggiore and lugarno are a site to watch
RE: Ticino vs Vaux

by neckervd 08 April 2012

The Canton de Vaud goes from Cudrefin (a few km from Bern and Biel/Bienne up to Mies, close (a few km from Geneva), counts 3 different…
Ticino vs Vaux

by bubblytoes 08 April 2012

I'll be spending June in Switzerland with my sister, who lives in Lucerne. We'd like to do a 3 or 4 day trip at some point, and we're…
RE: 3 Days in Switzerland

by neckervd 04 April 2012

"we wouldnt be taking a direct train because we want to spot over at bern or another city in between. will that make it cheaper?" NO,…
RE: Layover in Malpensa

by neckervd 06 March 2012

....and what to you call "cool things": discoes, sanctuaries, Lago Maggiore boat trips, shopping in shoe factories close to Varese at…
RE: North Italy in early April

by neckervd 26 February 2012

if you arrive at MXP, you may be interested in Lago Maggiore. It's similar to Lago di Garda, but only a few km away from the airport:…
RE: Flexible Travel In Switzerland

by BushKid 09 February 2012

I'd personally include somewhere in the Ticino (Locarno is a good base to explore the Valle Verzasca & Valle Maggia & to eat great food)…
RE: April in Switzerland

by love_ch 03 February 2012

Hello, So hiking as early on in the year as April might be especially difficult in 2012 as Switzerland had record amounts of snow this…
RE: SWITZERLAND AND ITALY OR JUST ITALY

by bristolnewbie 29 January 2012

Jeff, Make a list of places that you want to see in Italy and Switzerland, than have a look at a map and see which places can be included…
RE: European Adventure in September

by european83 05 January 2012

Berlin water battle on Oberbaumbrücke (bridge). Between the two quarters Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg. http://www.xhain.info/wasserschlach…
RE: Campervan trip through the Alps

by neckervd 02 January 2012

Swiss alpine Pass roads usually closed in April (from West to East): Grand Saint Bernard (road tunnel open) Susten Grimsel Furka (car…
RE: Trying to find suitable month

by neckervd 04 November 2011

My choice: 1: Engadin, there can be no doubt 2: it doesn't make any difference. In late June, you will find a lot of wild flowers in the…
Re: 5 day stay in July/August.

by ititov 17 October 2011

Bernese Oberland can be very crowded in July / August. You should avoid some towns which are more of a tourist trap (e.g., Interlaken).…
RE: Visiting Europe (Ornex) for a month, what to do?

by neckervd 10 October 2011

Ornex is 30 min by bus from Geneva railway station. Buses from Ornex every 30 to 60 minutes, from Ferney Mairie (1,5 km from Ornex) every…