We decided to go tandem paragliding in Interlaken. There were tons of activities and excursions at Balmer’s Hostel, and the paragliding advertisement caught our attention. After thinking long and hard about spending the money (100 Francs), we decided to go for it. Balmer’s is a fun hostel amidst lush green mountain slopes, snow capped peaks, turquoise lakes and crisp alpine air. This traditional Swiss chalet has all the amenities and more, like a games room and cozy common room to hang out with fellow travellers. As welcoming as the hostel is, the location is the real prize. The hostel offers a slew of outdoor activities to experience the mountain scenery…

A very good friend of mine is a master at creating “top 10” lists. She has a wonderful way of summing up a whole year with a list of ten notables. I am going to take a page from her book (or annual seasonal address) and sum up our foray through Switzerland with 10 highlights (in no particular order). Bern, even in the rain, such a darling city Eating Toblerone in Bern, somehow tasting even better standing on Swiss soil Raclette lunch in Neuchâtel, perhaps even better than our raclette party back home Swiss yogurt – so good, so creamy, so many different flavours Cozy thick duvets in Swiss hostels,…