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Kiwi lady opens new worlds to women travellers

Posted in Travel, tagged , , , on September 7, 2009| Leave a Comment »

The mother of Venus Adventures against an alpine backdrop

The mother of Venus Adventures against an alpine backdrop

Female travellers have different needs than their bearded counterparts. That belief is the basis behind Venus Adventures, a tour operating group launched exclusively for women who wish to travel on their own or with groups of girlfriends. Julie Paterson, who divides her time between Switzerland and New Zealand, explains her motivation for launching the company.

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http://www.swisster.ch/en/news/lifestyle/kiwi-lady-opens-new-worlds-to-women-travellers_122-2276045

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Climate trail points the way to a better world

Posted in Environment, tagged , , , , , , on August 21, 2009| 1 Comment »

School children walk a portion of Lucerne's new climate trail.

School children walk a portion of Lucerne's new climate trail.

Lucerne is now the home of Switzerland’s longest climate trail. Full of ups and downs, the trail aims to raise awareness of environmental issues while encouraging people to think about how they can make a difference.

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http://www.swisster.ch/en/news/lifestyle/climate-trail-points-the-way-to-a-better-world_122-2264894

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Swiss adventure activities

Posted in Travel, tagged , , , on July 22, 2009| 1 Comment »

Paragliding over Fronalpstock in Canton Schwyz

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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http://www.myswitzerland.com/en/news.cfm?category=Market_News&subcat=USA&id=322090

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Mayor of Zurich shares travel tips

Posted in Travel, tagged , , on July 17, 2009| Leave a Comment »

"You won't have problems getting in touch with the locals," says the Mayor.
Corine Mauch, Mayor of Zurich

 

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.

Read the interview here:
http://www.outtraveler.com/exclusives_detail.asp?did=1444

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Deep thrills under the Swiss surface

Posted in Travel, tagged , , , , , on July 11, 2009| Leave a Comment »

Cave coral in "Hell's grotto"

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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http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/travel/Deep_thrills_under_the_Swiss_surface.html?siteSect=411&sid=10900808&rss=true&ty=st

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