The Elevator Pitch No web service (including the accompanying app) has brought more value to my life in Switzerland than a subscription to Schweiz Mobile (Switzerland Mobility). In short, if you are active outdoors either walking, hiking, biking, skating, and many more (including new additions […]
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The Elevator Pitch It is almost useless reviewing this app since it probably already has a place of prominence on the phone of everyone reading this review but the new version is so elegantly designed that we should do a run down for those who
The Elevator Pitch This review actually covers two different apps which attack the same problem with slightly different experiences. Which you choose would be based on personal reference. Both let you use augmented reality ,combining what your phone’s camera sees overlaid with information about what
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By Sally Paterson. The delight of finding somewhere undiscovered is tempered only by the need to share the treasure. Situated in the South East corner of Canton Vaud, and nestled in a valley in the Alpes Vaudoises, Les Plan Sur Bex is one of those
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There is still time to enjoy this classic, four lakes, high mountain hike with discounted travel from SBB Melchsee-Frutt to Engelberg Route 574 Two trains, a post bus and the Melchsee-Frutt cable car got us to the start of our four lakes hike. The journey
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One of my favorite local destinations is the nearby mountain reservoir of Bannalpsee. If you are looking for a quick getaway that isn’t full of tourists and will provide a remarkable beautiful setting for a hike or a picnic this is a great option for
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We are thrilled to announce our collaboration with the Pilatus Bahn company. We all know the Pilatus mountain, after all it is a big part of the local scenery but how many of you have actually gone up it and/or visited one of its many attractions?
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If you want to experience a different ski resort then head to Funivie Airolo – Pescium. It was a 1 hour car trip from home to cable car, basically driving through the Gotthard tunnel and taking the first exit afterwards. We parked at the foot
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Only two hours away from Lucerne and you will find yourself in the middle of the Black Forest Highlands, an idyllic and mystical mountain region in the sunniest area of Germany, close to the Swiss and French borders – an ideal destination for a short
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For a lot of us living in Switzerland summer is about being outdoors and, of course, like true locals hiking. But why not combine hiking and a stop at a local alp farm to experience some delicious cheese! In the mountains surrounding Luzern you can
