Swiss "meat's" country -- barbecue included?
With Switzerland’s National Day coming up, there’s a lot going on this weekend. But this event sounds especially intriguing — note the bold black text near the top of the poster.
Meaty or not, the food at this restaurant is really good.
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Paragliding over Fronalpstock in Canton Schwyz
With its extreme landscapes, Switzerland is a lively playground for anyone seeking an adventure vacation. Here are some suggestions for experiences that will yield exciting stories to tell your grandchildren.
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Elected this past March, Corine Mauch is Zurich’s first female mayor as well as the city’s first openly gay mayor. In a recent interview with “Out Traveler,” she offered travel tips for those planning to visit Zurich during the EuroPride. Her insider tips are useful for anyone headed for Zurich this summer and beyond.
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An example of cave "coral" in "Hell's grotto"
Switzerland’s mountains may be top of most travellers’ lists, but its caves are also worth exploring. And their cool climates offer relief from the summer heat.
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The Solar Impulse HB-SIA
After six years of research and planning, Swiss adventurers Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg will soon take to the skies with the Solar Impulse. Equipped with over 12,000 solar cells and a hefty battery pack, it is the first aircraft designed to fly both day and night without fossil fuel or pollution. Test flights for the prototype are scheduled for this year; a second version should circle the globe in 2012.
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http://www.swisster.ch/en/news/science_tech/solar-airplane-unveiled-in-zurich_118-1995992
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