
Ticino. The Italian region of Switzerland. Walking Locarno.
We arrive in Bellinzona in the Ticino region in the South of Switzerland where we spend two nights at Hotel and Spa Internationale. Overlooking the main train

We arrive in Bellinzona in the Ticino region in the South of Switzerland where we spend two nights at Hotel and Spa Internationale. Overlooking the main train

When I say Switzerland, do notions of chocolate, cheese, alpine slopes, funiculars, cowbells, watches, trains, hiking poles, peaceful neutrality and bank accounts come to mind?

Switzerland – I can’t get enough of these caramel coloured fluffy cows and the song of their cowbells on the cool wind. They remain one of my

Switzerland – Walk the streets, walk the path, follow nature’s prints. #SwitzerlandwithSWISS

Switzerland – The Sanctuary of the Madonna del Sasso on the hill above Locarno is accessible by foot up a pathway that passes ten churches on the

Switzerland – A closer look at Ascona on Lake Maggiore, Ticino.


Switzerland – Balconies and windows of Locarno and Ascona, Ticino.

Switzerland – At about 3 000 metres about sea level the Diavolezza or ‘Beautiful She Devil’ is one of the most popular skiing destinations in the area.

Switzerland – Team #SwitzerlandwithSWISS at The Romantik Hotel Muottas Muragl taking in the views, with our host Stephanie from Engadin St Moritz.

Switzerland – The funicular to The Romantik Hotel Muottas Muragl just outside St Moritz is met at the valley station Punt Muragl. It takes ten minutes to climb the

Switzerland – ‘Did you enjoy the Alps? Did you feel fabulous?’ My favourite question from a friend on my return from Switzerland. The answer of course was YES! I

Picture Perfect Switzerland By invitation of Swiss International Airlines, I recently joined a media group for a postcard-perfect visit to Switzerland. Flying Business Class

Switzerland – There’s a romance to train travel. In this case much enhanced by the comfort of a first class cabin and its impressive curved windows, which

Switzerland – Breakfast arrives by trolley. A sophisticated spread of cured meats, Swiss cheeses, croissant, muesli and cut fruit. The tone is hushed and the attendant

We arrive in Bellinzona in the Ticino region in the South of Switzerland where we spend two nights at Hotel and Spa Internationale. Overlooking the main train station and up towards the town square, there is a

When I say Switzerland, do notions of chocolate, cheese, alpine slopes, funiculars, cowbells, watches, trains, hiking poles, peaceful neutrality and bank accounts come to mind? If yes, you would be right on all counts. Yet,

Switzerland – I can’t get enough of these caramel coloured fluffy cows and the song of their cowbells on the cool wind. They remain one of my favourite things from my #SwitzerlandwithSWISS.

Switzerland – Walk the streets, walk the path, follow nature’s prints. #SwitzerlandwithSWISS

Switzerland – The Sanctuary of the Madonna del Sasso on the hill above Locarno is accessible by foot up a pathway that passes ten churches on the way. Although we took the Funicular to this place of pilgrimage




Switzerland – At about 3 000 metres about sea level the Diavolezza or ‘Beautiful She Devil’ is one of the most popular skiing destinations in the area. With its eight peaks, ice-capped ridges and perfect mountain scenery set

Switzerland – Team #SwitzerlandwithSWISS at The Romantik Hotel Muottas Muragl taking in the views, with our host Stephanie from Engadin St Moritz.

Switzerland – The funicular to The Romantik Hotel Muottas Muragl just outside St Moritz is met at the valley station Punt Muragl. It takes ten minutes to climb the 2201m of steep mountainside through sweet smelling pine trees, to

Switzerland – ‘Did you enjoy the Alps? Did you feel fabulous?’ My favourite question from a friend on my return from Switzerland. The answer of course was YES! I did. I still do. I always will have elated feelings

Picture Perfect Switzerland By invitation of Swiss International Airlines, I recently joined a media group for a postcard-perfect visit to Switzerland. Flying Business Class out of Johannesburg to Zurich, we took the numerous impressive

Switzerland – There’s a romance to train travel. In this case much enhanced by the comfort of a first class cabin and its impressive curved windows, which allow a full panoramic view towards the impressive Alps. We travelled from

Switzerland – Breakfast arrives by trolley. A sophisticated spread of cured meats, Swiss cheeses, croissant, muesli and cut fruit. The tone is hushed and the attendant charming and attentive. He brings good coffee and fresh orange