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Switzerland: Skiing in Airolo

Ski resorts like Engelberg, Chamonix and Val Thorens are almost unbeatable, but if you will only be away for a day or two you might as well choose Airolo - a small and charming ski resort in the Italian part of Switzerland. I traveled with Cisalpino from Zurich, changed to an InterRegio train in Art-Goldeau and reached Airolo after [...]

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Lago di Lugano

Lugano by Lago di Lugano, in the canton of Ticino, is definitely one of my favorite places in Switzerland. The first time we stopped to admire the view from the lake shore promenade, starting at Piazza Manzoni near Riva Giocondo Albertolli, an elderly man turned to me. He pointed towards the other side of the lake; “Non [...]

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