We all know Switzerland for its snow-capped peaks and alpine lakes but the best wonders are still well-kept secrets. UNESCO heritage Terrasses de Lavaux is one of them. The steeply terraced vineyards of Lavaux in the Vaud canton not only provide some of the best wine in Switzerland but also offer panoramic views like no other. Switzerland and Wine While cheese and chocolates are the famous Swiss trademarks around the world, not many people know that Swiss love their wine! Switzerland ranks … [Read more...] about Terrasses de lavaux: Everything you need to know about the gorgeous Swiss wine trail
Grindelwald, First and Bachalpsee: a perfect Swiss day
Why Grindelwald? My introduction to Switzerland was cheesy Bollywood movies where the dashing hero romances the satin saree clad heroine in the backdrop of snow-clad mountains. As Switzerland became the uncontested favorite cinematic location for Bollywood blockbusters while I was growing up, I kept asking myself: why Switzerland? Why has Switzerland become the epitome of beauty and romance in Indian cinema? A few years down the line, after living in Switzerland for a while, I found the answer … [Read more...] about Grindelwald, First and Bachalpsee: a perfect Swiss day