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Walking the Dog in Switzerland

International travel expert, John Newton braved the icy conditions up on the Saint Bernard Pass to catch up with some friendly giants for a walk in the Swiss Alps. He was relieved to swap the mountains for level ground where he mingled with younger, mischievous furry friends. All 10 of them. 

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Swiss Style – even in politics!

Switzerland

Meet Federal Chancellor of Switzerland, Mr Walter Thurnherr, the man responsible for the smooth running of arguably the world’s only system of direct democracy.

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Electric vehicles tour in Switzerland

electric vehicles

Switzerland Tourism has announced its launch of the World’s first road tour for electric vehicles. Aptly named the E-Grand Tour of Switzerland, this journey is the eco-friendly alternative to the Grand Tour of Switzerland. Effective April 2017, an extensive network of about 200 charging stations will be available along the entire 1,600km route, ensuring travelers

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Swiss Gotthard Base Tunnel rail journey

Gotthard Base Tunnel

For the avid train travelers among our Retiree community, there’ some exciting news when it come to unique train travel experiences. The Swiss have finally completed the new Gotthard Base Tunnel through the Swiss Alps and it will open on 11 December 2016 for you to experience. The Gotthard Base Tunnel, which is the longest

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