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Archives for November 2014

Can Swiss watchmaking success translate to wine

22/11/2014 by Ellen Wallace Leave a Comment

The mantra in the Swiss wine business today is that it’s all about quality and Swiss wines can do what Swiss watches have done, creating an enviable reputation for top quality – even if, clearly, the quantity and export part of the Swiss watch success story can’t be replicated. But here is some food for […]

Filed Under: News

Swiss train ride: wines in context

19/11/2014 by Ellen Wallace Leave a Comment

BERN, SWITZERLAND – I took the train from Lausanne to Bern and back today, one of my favourite train rides in a country spoiled for traveler’s rail pleasures. I had a good cup of coffee and a giant croissant which the waiter described as a “Zurich croissant”, and I read a new book on Chasselas […]

Filed Under: Travels Tagged With: Bern, Lausanne, scenery, Swiss trains

Swiss Wine Week kicks off: superb restaurant deals

19/11/2014 by Ellen Wallace 1 Comment

BERN, SWITZERLAND – Swiss Wine Week is in its second year, and it offers anyone in Switzerland who loves food and wine a great chance to discover new wines and restaurants. The national “week” is organized by Swiss Wine Promotion, the industry’s marketing arm, and the Vinea Association. Here’s the deal: 20-30 November more than […]

Filed Under: Food & dining, Wineries Tagged With: food and wine pairing, Swiss Wine Week

Extreme weather, extreme drops

18/11/2014 by Ellen Wallace

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – Canton Ticino is having record rainfall, but if you’re traveling there you might want to reflect on the need for winter tires. The Ticino side of the Gotthard tunnel had plenty of snow Monday 17 November. I’d been photographing the extraordinary waterfalls around from Lugano to Airolo that give the mountainsides a […]

Filed Under: Travels

Travel improvements: Geneva airport, A9 to VS

13/11/2014 by Ellen Wallace

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – Life is getting a bit easier for some Geneva area travelers, with the new CFF ticket centre open now at the airport, and roadworks on the A9 closed for the season. The new airport CFF station opened after four months of work and a CHF1.2 million investment. The service is in the […]

Filed Under: Travels

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