A Flight over the Swiss Alps

I was lucky to have flown over the Swiss Alps in 2015. It was such an amazing experience that when the opportunity presented itself once more, I grabbed it with both hands. It was a small 4 seater plane this time and certainly not for anyone who gets travel sick…

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Pizol 5 Lakes Hike

One of the first hikes I heard of when I started working in Zurich in 2011 was the Pizol 5 Lakes Hike. I finally did it 8 years later and it has to be one of the most scenic hikes there is in Switzerland. Characterised by views of 5 beautiful…

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Best Panoramic Hike in Switzerland

Switzerland is blessed with many amazing hiking routes. I may have just found the best panoramic hike in Switzerland which I would like to share here. Best Panoramic Hike in Switzerland – The Route: Männlichen – Kleine Scheidegg Hiking time: 1 hour 30 minutes Difficulty: easy Elevation: 2064 – 2233…

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Best Road Trip I Have Ever Done – Sicily

Who doesn’t love a great road trip? I’ve experienced some amazing road trips across Greece, Eastern Europe, East Coast USA, etc. However, the best road trip I have ever done is undoubtedly in Sicily. Famous for being the home of Mount Etna, Europe’s tallest active volcano at 3329 meters, Sicily is…

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14 months old, 14 countries and 4 continents

I love statistics. Travel statistics. And now I can do them for my kids! Hooray! Our third child who is now 14 months old has been to 14 countries in 4 continents. In comparison, our first son visited his 14th country at the age of 15 months while our second…

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I may have found Paradise

I  find it such an honour to still be blown away whenever I travel despite having been to 108 countries. Yet, this world is so large that we can never finish exploring it even in a million lifetimes. It is a double-edged sword to write this post. I think I…

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5 best places to visit in Switzerland for mountain lovers

A trip to Switzerland has to be on everyone’s list. There is a wide variety of places to see in this alpine country including mountains, lakes, cities, rivers, museums, castles and more. If you are planning to visit Switzerland, be sure to read on for tips on the best places to…

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