The Travelling Tedaldi

Gruyères is known outside of Switzerland for its delicious cheese, but this area is also a haven for hiking, medieval castles, chocolate and a rather nice spa too! Located in the Pre-Alps canton of Fribourg, this area is often overlooked by visitors to Switzerland, but is an area we think…

Thinking about a trip to Switzerland but not sure when the best time is to visit? We’ve lived in Switzerland for a few years now, and we can safely say that Switzerland is worth visiting at any time of the year, not just in the summer or winter, (which are…

If you are planning on a trip to Switzerland, then you know it isn’t the cheapest place to visit, and public transport is no exception. That being said, there are ways to make it cheaper, one of which is the Swiss Half Fare Card. Having lived in Switzerland for a…

Lugano is not often on visitors to Switzerland’s radar, but this city and the surrounding area are a little slice of Italian heaven in Switzerland. Located in the only Italian-speaking canton of the country, Ticino, and on the southern side of the Alps, Lugano has delightfully warm weather and a…

Thinking about visiting Brienz, but not sure what to do in the area or how long to spend there? This little known location, in comparison to its neighbours Interlaken and Grindelwald, is a haven for local experiences, quiet walks and yet still some of the best blue waters and mountains…

Thinking about taking a trip to the wonderful Appenzell but not sure what there is to do or where exactly to go? Appenzell is one of the most beautiful places you can visit in Switzerland, with wild looking mountains, stunning lakes and of course some rather nice cheese and beer,…

Thinking about taking a trip to see Basel at Christmas, but not quite sure what there is to do, or where else to go? Luckily for you, we have been living in Basel for a few years now and having seen our fair share of Christmas Markets in Switzerland, we…