Switzerland Travel

Friday, January 12, 2007

Most Swiss Are Unfamiliar Of The Dazzling Places In Their Country

According to most tourists, the dazzling Switzerland is among the must-see grand nations in the world. Switzerland has some of the most dazzling tourist destinations ever known, an idea which sometimes makes me think how lucky the Swiss people are to be living in such fortunate country. But on the contrary, a finished survey shows that many Swiss, despite being familiar with many grand destinations in their country, have not actually visited these places.

The Switzerland Tourism and Swiss Federal Railways commissioned a survey and asked over 1,500 people of their familiarity with the grand and dazzling tourist spots in the country. The odd result showed that there are dazzling places in Switzerland that the citizens are very familiar with, but have not been actually visited by most locals yet. Some of these grand places include well-known Jungfraujoch in Bernese Oberland, the towering Pilatus mountain, and the superb Rhine Falls. However, there are also some excellent tourist spots that are not that recognizable to many locals, like the natural ampitheater Creux du Van and Travers Asphalt Mines.

Local officials have plenty theories on why many Swiss lack the enthusiasm to visit some of the grand tourist destinations in their own country. At one point, it is supposed that the Swiss still eye the more grand tourist spots in other countries. Another point is the Swiss government is unable to supply complete information to citizens regarding local tourism.

Wednesday, January 10, 2007

Getting Forceful and Grubby Through Swiss Motorbiking

I remember when I just had my first ride in high school, driving for me was pretty moving. I was allured with the fact that I can make the four-wheel piece move. However, when I went to Switzerland, I found an activity that is more moving than maneuvering a car.

My family visited Switzerland a couple of years ago and there we struggled maneuvering a motorbike. We went to Franconian Switzerland, which is such a renowned motorcyclist's sanctuary. Franconian Switzerland has a large area for running motorcycles. Although my family and I were just trainees, we were able to enjoy our visit in the location. Franconian Switzerland provided us MX and Enduro tutoring, to maneuver the bikes safely. I think the tutoring is helpful for the children, girls, and even for the big gentlemen who can't ride a motorbike. Additionally, Franconian Switzerland has the paraphernalia and assistance that a person need to keep the motorbikes in best shape.

When we went motorbiking, rain started to fall, and we all got terribly sodden. Fortunately, Franconian Switzerland has a very pleasant hostel where we dried our dresses. Motorbiking in Switzerland was really pleasing, and I want to do it again next year with my friends so they will experience the joy of getting grubby and rough driving.

Tuesday, January 09, 2007

Big Cheesy Holes As Fine Swiss Treats

Apart from the wonderful Swiss Alps and mouthwatering Swiss chocolates, what could yet be another figment of fascination in Switzerland is Swiss cheese, which is also available for export in different countries. Yet, still the best brand can only be found in Switzerland, where cheese is also more distinguished for large embedded holes. The holes, according to professionals, add excellent flavors to the Swiss cheese, also known as "Emmentaler " in Switzerland.

The flavorful holes of "Emmentaler" do not only serve as distinction from other brands but also as trademark of the process that involves gassy bacteria in preparing the quality of its kind. Several kinds of bacteria are used for the blend of this famous beloved cheese, in which, bubbles from the carbon dioxide then forms into more cheesy holes. The thicker the holes, the better flavors of "Emmentaler."

Nothing beats the real flavor of Swiss cheese, but because thicker holes don't slice so well, exported items do not fair well when it comes to grade. For voyagers who crave for that particular taste, going to Switzerland could always be part of an excellent culinary adventure in search for aged, flavorful cheese. Swiss cheese is in itself a a genuine masterpiece of flavorful treat.

My Momentary But Special Swiss Visit

After a week-long visit to relatives in Switzerland I had to finally say goodbye and the conception of doing such was not a likable one. It will take a long time before I could visit them again and I will surely grieve for them, especially my darling cousins. I had to settle in a motel in Glattburg for one night before making my way back home. And staying by myself in a hotel would certainly double my unhappiness. But it never actually occurred to me that I would adore my very short stay at Renaissnace Zurich Hotel instead of just locking myself crying in the guestroom.

The overall presentation of the guesthouse was so shipshape and beautiful. My room was commodious and with the restful bed, I always enjoyed sleeping time. I had no problem conversing and querying questions to the staff because they can understand and speak good English. And though I had to wake up very early because of my hasty flight, transference was surprisingly not a drawback. The guesthouse provided a shuttle that brought me and other guests to the aerodrome. I was no longer gloomy when the airplane took off because I have spent a short but haunting time with my cousins and in a great hotel.

Monday, January 08, 2007

The Glamorous and Marvelous World of Kazu

Kazu Huggler can be considered as one of Europe's freshest and most masterful fashion gurus of the new age. Her marvelous designs and magnificent clothes are lusted after the elite, being ever so present in countless fashion shows and runway extravaganzas.

In 1969, Huggler was born to a Swiss father and Japanese mother in Japan's consistently evolving cultural and business hub, Tokyo. In Switzerland, she went through her International Baccalaureate then went to Tokyo to join Keio University. There she passed college with a distinguished degree in Japanese History of Art and Aesthetics.

After getting much work experience from a sales and marketing job in the Zurich fabric world, Huggler's fondness for fashion was born. Following in the steps of her predecessors, such as John Galliano, Stella McCartney, and Alexander McQueen, she mastered the craft further at the Hochschule fur Gestaltung in Zurich and the famed Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London. Her apprenticeship with internationally acclaimed designer Vivienne Westwood only made her appeal and genius seem all the more intriguing to the public. I believe we'll be seeing a whole lot more of the masterful Miss Huggler in the local and international haute couture scene.