Switzerland

Most read of 2023: Airbnb crackdown in Penang, Swiss towns’ morbid art by Alien movie effects designer, 7 world wonders in 7 days – our top travel stories

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Most read of 2023: Airbnb crackdown in Penang, Swiss towns’ morbid art by Alien movie effects designer, 7 world wonders in 7 days – our top travel stories

H. R. Giger was born in the Swiss city of Chur, where his style of blending human physiques and machines developed, possibly influenced by his surroundings. The interior of H R Giger Bar in Gruyères, Switzerland, resembles a rib cage. Photo: Peter Neville-Hadley Museums, houses and bars in the towns tell the artist’s story and … Read more

UK Holidaymakers Will Soon Enjoy Direct Train Service To Hotspots Like Switzerland, Germany

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UK Holidaymakers Will Soon Enjoy Direct Train Service To Hotspots Like Switzerland, Germany

Travellers from the UK who do not wish to take a flight can now head to several cities across Europe by train. Countries such as France, Belgium and the Netherlands can already be reached by train from the UK, thanks to Eurostar, an international high-speed rail service in Western Europe. The new plans will reportedly … Read more

The new direct train service that could link the UK to Switzerland without needing to fly

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The new direct train service that could link the UK to Switzerland without needing to fly

BRITS heading abroad without wanting to fly can already visit several destinations across Europe by train. France, Belgium, and the Netherlands are already accessible to Brits thanks to the Eurostar. 2 Swiss National Railways (SBB) has proposed a new route between London St Pancras and BaselCredit: Getty According to the Daily Mail, the Swiss National Railways (SBB) has proposed a … Read more

The four-country river cruise like a ‘floating hotel’ with fairytale towns and the world’s largest wine barrel

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The four-country river cruise like a ‘floating hotel’ with fairytale towns and the world’s largest wine barrel

MENTION the words “river cruise” to anyone and they will conjure up images of OAPs sipping tea, playing backgammon and hobbling around villages with walking sticks. But these holidays are also packed full of charming destinations, delicious food and bucketloads of booze — so why should all the fun be reserved for those over 50? … Read more

From Gucci to Louis Vuitton, it’s all about the hardware – why good, high quality zips are the true sign of a luxury handbag

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From Gucci to Louis Vuitton, it’s all about the hardware – why good, high quality zips are the true sign of a luxury handbag

“For these quantities our competitors in Asia don’t even start their machines,” says Renato Usoni, president of the luxury division of Riri’s owner, Swiss conglomerate Oerlikon. In a market that Usoni has estimated to be worth €3.5 billion to €4 billion (US$3.75 billion to US$4.3 billion), prices range from €2 per zip to €20,000 for … Read more

Hermès Billionaire Decides To Leave His Fortune To Former Gardener

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Hermès Billionaire Decides To Leave His Fortune To Former Gardener

One of the descendants of the Hermès luxury handbag empire decided to leave half of his €12 billion (£10.3 billion) fortune to his unnamed former gardener. Nicolas Puech, 80, is unmarried and has no children. He decided to adopt his 51-year-old gardener by designating him as his rightful heir. Puech is the fifth-generation descendant of … Read more

The best and worst value places to go skiing in Europe this winter – with Bulgaria losing its crown as the cheapest destination to ITALY

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The best and worst value places to go skiing in Europe this winter – with Bulgaria losing its crown as the cheapest destination to ITALY

For the first time in a decade, Bulgarian ski resorts Borovets and Bansko have lost their position as being the best value in Europe. Their crown has been taken for the 2023/24 winter season by Italy’s Bardonecchia. The resort has been rated best value for adult skiing in the Post Office Travel Money Ski Resort … Read more

The Disneyland-esque Carmel pancake house that once hosted Julia Child

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The Disneyland-esque Carmel pancake house that once hosted Julia Child

The Dutch door to the Little Swiss Cafe, in Carmel-by-the-Sea, is a portal to another place and time. The front dining room’s timber framing and blue-shuttered windows evoke a European cottage. Inside, classical music is periodically interrupted by the chirps of a cuckoo clock. And a small chalkboard lists specials that might as well be written … Read more