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.
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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