Chilling out and chasing history at medieval Chateau de Chillon
Everybody loves a knight in shining armour. I didn’t find one in Switzerland, but I did see some beautiful bronze suits of armour at Château de…
All the fun of a funicular
“What’s a funicular?” The question surprised me, coming from someone who has travelled quite a lot. I was talking about travelling on one in Switzerland, but…
Insider guide to Basel
Hotel inspections are a part of life for travel writers. Despite the fact that we are staying in a hotel, it is almost certain that we’ll…
Helvetia on her travels
I met Helvetia on an early morning walk on my second day in the Swiss city of Basel. I didn’t know who she was then, but…
A Glass Half Full 