SPOTLIGHT ON: ONE DAY IN FRIBOURG, SWITZERLAND History in a nutshell: Fribourg, given its central geographic location, like much of Switzerland, experienced a tumultuous Medieval history. The city managed well, and continued to grow after joining the Swiss Confederation in the late 1400s. It then prospered thanks to the cloth and leather industries. And after …
Luzern view from old city walls I wish Luzern wasn’t so popular with group tourists. It’s such a beautiful city and one should come away from Luzern with an appreciation of its picturesque old quarter, set on a placid lake under the shadow of craggy Mt. Pilatus; not of its stature among Chinese tourists. John …
In midst of the Alps, cows graze peacefully on evergreen fields. Farmers breathe in the crisp mountain air as they herd their sheep to be fed. This is Switzerland. A paradise not only of political neutrality, but also of locally grown foods. If anything is imported, it’s only the highest quality. Got your mouth watering? …
