Zurich
Stunning Switzerland
Friday, January 25th, 2013
When I found out I was going to be travelling through Switzerland, I really wasn’t sure what to expect. All I knew about it was that the Swiss loved fondue and clocks. I was quite astounded at the sights I saw and it is a journey that I would thoroughly recommend.
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Zurich, Venice, Florence and Rome
Wednesday, August 29th, 2012
My trip to Italy by rail began with a flight. This was not just any flight however, as I was departing from London City Airport, a joyful experience and a far cry from the lost bags and extended queues associated with other airports. City airport is a short hop away from central London on the DLR, whilst getting through security to your departure date is not likely to take longer than half an hour. As I was travelling with British Airways, I even had the luxury of checking in my bag free of charge!
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The Schweizerhof Zurich
Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012
The Schweizerhof? Oh it’s amazing! There’s a porter to meet you off the train! There’s a butler! They give you a glass of sparkling wine as soon as you come in the door! Honestly, the service….!
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Bern and Zurich
Monday, January 23rd, 2012
Bern
This UNESCO World Heritage Site is often overlooked by travellers passing through Switzerland, but this is a mistake. Bern is not just a boring political capital; it is a quirky little city that offers a perfect stopover, short stay, or a good base to explore Switzerland.
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Zurich to Verona via the Arlberg and Brenner Passes
Friday, June 3rd, 2011
There is something about scenic rail travel that has always appealed to me. Twisting and turning through mountains and around lakes is where taking to the rails has one up on rival methods of transport. I decided that it was time to take in two of the most spectacular routes in Europe, leaving Switzerland in the morning and arriving in the charming city of Verona in time for dinner.
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A Journey Through Europe’s Most Beautiful Regions (part 1)
Thursday, October 7th, 2010
London to Paris
Travelling on the Eurostar for me seemed like a normal thing to do. With business in Brussels, I had long become accustomed to the ease of avoiding air or ferry travel to the Continent. When boarding the Eurostar almost a fortnight ago, I therefore did not expect anything different. How wrong I was. Arriving early on a Saturday morning for our train to Paris, everything seemed to be slightly different than the normal rush to which I am accustomed. Perhaps it was the lack of business travellers, the ability to peruse through magazines and newspapers I would never normally read, the happiness of not wearing a suit or the time I was able to set aside to grab a bite to eat. All I knew was that we were going on holiday and the magic of travelling by train had returned.
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Crete to London by Train and Ferry
Thursday, February 11th, 2010
After an epic but enjoyable journey by train from London to Athens I took the ferry to the island of Crete where my mother and stepfather have settled in the picturesque hamlet of Houmeriakos. Before I knew it my week was up, I boarded the high speed ferry at Heraklion to begin my long journey home by ferry and train to London.
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Hotel of the Week – Schweizerhof Zurich
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010
The Schweizerhof Hotel is one of my favourite hotels in our programme. Whether you are spending a few nights in Switzerland or stopping off en route to Italy as part of our popular “via the alps” holidays you are assured of both a warm welcome and quality service. Indeed, if you are breaking your onward journey to Italy this is without doubt THE hotel to stay in.
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