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What to pack for Geneva, Switzerland: Geneva packing list for all seasons
Complete packing list for Geneva, Switzerland: learn what to pack for Geneva in each season with this list of must-haves and accessories to be comfortable and stylish during your stay in Geneva. I love visiting Geneva. I adore that you can see the mountains from the city center, the lake’s lovely views and the pretty streets of Geneva’s old city center. I also love the many options for day trips from the city. However, for the longest time, I didn’t love packing from Geneva! Highly seasonal and with changeable weather, deciding what to pack for Geneva used to be a bit of a headache. In the end, I decided to…
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Geneva in winter: what to do + why you will love Geneva in December and the winter months
A visit to Geneva in winter is a real treat: with cozy restaurants, Christmas markets and snowy slopes nearby, these are the many reasons to plan a winter trip to Geneva, Switzerland. | Updated 2021 I love visiting Geneva in the winter. A very close friend of mine lives in this interesting, international city and in the last few years I have made a habit of always going to visit her a couple of times a year, usually in spring and right before Christmas. While both times are special, my winter visit to Geneva is always my favorite. In winter, this austere city dresses up with understated but beautiful Christmas…
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The WhitePod hotel: perfect romantic getaway in the Swiss Alps
What is the most romantic hotel in the world? If you ask me, I have no doubts: it is the Whitepod Hotel in Switzerland, where white powdery snow and breathtaking peaks meet the cozy embrace of eco-luxury sleeping pods. You may say that I am biased: the Whitepod hotel is indeed the place where my now husband surprised me with a marriage proposal (wasn’t he great? He really surpassed himself with this!) but I dare anyone not to fall in love with this place. Here is our Whitepod hotel review and what makes it so special. What is the Whitepod hotel: fast facts I first heard of Whitepod in 2007:…
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Discovering Nyon: a fantastic kid-friendly day trip from Geneva
A kid-friendly day trip from Geneva: discovering Nyon, a gorgeous medieval town with a castle, lovely food and family-friendly museums for all ages The beautiful city of Geneva wowed my family with the sparkling waters of its lake and the orderly elegance of its public spaces. The appeal of this child-friendly city, however, goes beyond its city limits. Geneva sits surrounded by wonderful Alpine peaks and is an ideal base for day trips to discover the surrounding countryside. On our second day in the city, we made the most of this geographical location and opted for a kid-friendly day trip to the nearby village of Nyon. This is how we got…
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Kid-friendly activities in Geneva: our top 5 for the summer months
Top 5 kid-friendly activities in Geneva, Switzerland. Our favorite family-friendly activities in Geneva in summer. Updated Jan. 2022. Geneva is one of my favorite city to visit with my children. I find it easy to navigate, pleasant, beautiful and it is surrounded by stunning mountains that work as a wonderful backdrop as well as an easy option for day trips and excursions in all seasons. The first time we visited Geneva as a family, we had a limited time and sp created family-friendly itinerary for a day in Geneva with kids to see the city’s highlights. Since then, we have been many more times and have had the chance to…
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Geneva with kids: what to do + one day itinerary
Visiting Geneva with children: family friendly itinerary for one day in Geneva with kids, best things to do with kids in Geneva, family travel tips
