Further Adventures of “Heidi, I’m Not!”
Story and Photos by Carol Sorgen
As Ellen DeGeneris would say, “What’s wrong with these photos photos?” See anything odd about the photo to your left? That would be me clutching …

Story and Photos by Carol Sorgen
No, not bed and breakfast. I’m talking about the Alpine country’s two delightful cities–Basel and Bern. While Switzerland’s cities beckon business travelers from all over the world, vacationers are more …

Switzerland’s Finest Chocolatiers
Text and photos by Ron Stern
The Swiss are known for many things, among them: banking, scenery, watches, and chocolate. The latter, in all its forms, is the one that almost miraculously transcends borders …

Text and photos by Ron Stern

“I have this theory that chocolate slows down the aging process. It may not be true, but do I dare take the chance?” – Author unknown.
If you love chocolate as …

From Zurich to Geneva, this Country Offers a True Cosmopolitan Experience
Text and photos by Ron Stern
A relatively small country, Switzerland is only about 1,168 miles in length but this, as it turns out, is one …

Story and Photos by Susanna Fieramosca Naranjo
If you are planning a break in sunny Lugano in the south of Switzerland …

Story and Photos by Carol Sorgen
Chocolate, cheese and Heidi? If that’s what comes to mind when you think …

Story and Photos by Ron Stern

Basel, while very much a cosmopolitan city, has managed to maintain much of …

Story and photos by Ron Stern
A relatively small country, Switzerland is only about 1,168 miles in length but this, as it turns out, is one of its main advantages. All of its scenic beauty and …

Mount Bre near Basel, Switzerland. “…Sophisticated yet unpretentious with trendy shops, quirky museums and cozy dining spots, all easily accessible by foot, train or tram.” Photo by Ron Stern