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5 Things Friday - A Long Weekend in Switzerland and Italy

5 Things Friday - A Long Weekend in Switzerland and Italy

4 Days, 2 Countries, 1 Flight and too many train journeys to count! Where we stayed, what we did, and some essential travel tips for avoiding the classic tourist traps.

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I’d promised myself that this year we would get to tick off a few European countries that I’ve always wanted to visit. Switzerland was way up on my list, and I’d been researching a train journey through the Swiss Alps that my husband was keen to try. So, last weekend we flew off for 4 days, which took us on some stunning rail journeys through the Alps, visiting scenic UNESCO World Heritage sites, staying a night in Switzerland’s oldest city, one in Italy and another in a traditional Swiss mountain village. It was a weekend on the go, but it was relaxing and beautiful, and it was a trip I would highly recommend. I learned a few things on the way so have some top tips to avoid a few classic tourist mistakes. Want to know the details for your next trip? Well, read on…

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