Updated 14 January 08:45 Bern, Switzerland (GenevaLunch) – One of Switzerland’s most heavily traveled road sections, between Morges and Ecublens in Vaud, will get some relief starting in 2010, the federal government said Tuesday afternoon: drivers in both directions will be allowed to use the emergency lane under a project that will be evaluated at […]
Travels
When I travel, I drink wine. In fact, I usually organize my travels around learning about it because wine isn't a beverage, it's a culture.
Swiss cuts fuel surcharges on long-haul and European flights
Basel, Switzerland (GenevaLunch) – Swiss is cutting its fuel surcharges by CHF7 on European flights and CHF30 “per sector,” effective today, 13 January. European surcharges fall to CHF29 and longhaul to CHF114. The company says that the surcharge rates are being reduced despite somewhat volatile fuel markets because “the prices of crude oil and jet […]
Reminder: US requires some travelers to register, as of today
(GenevaLunch) – The new ESTA rules for the US go into effect today, requiring many non-US residents to register at least three days in advance before entering the US. Details, GenevaLunch, 8 January. Related article: CNN
European road trip: Geneva to Madrid
I forgot how much I love to drive, and what I love about driving, or is it just the road itself… Driving through Southern France on our way to Madrid, through the Basque Country, and two days later returning through North eastern Spain, I see glimpses of the Road in a European setting; rugged hills […]
Swiss train travels with Tara: The Goms/Conche Valley
Other Train travels with Tara Click on images to view larger Introduction: This is part of a series of mini-travel photo stories on Switzerland that will run for several weeks. A very special 16-year-old named Tara takes the train on Saturdays or Sundays to explore the country where she has grown up. Her mother, GL […]