I think I’m in love…
…with the Matterhorn.
It’s my third visit to Zermatt, and I’ve finally seen the Matterhorn. (And now I finally get why this town is so popular.) Here’s a little before-bedtime review from my hotel balcony.
Gooey Cheese, White Wine, and Good Friends
Join me and my TV crew in Zermatt as we enjoy a simple (yet delicious) Swiss meal: melted Raclette cheese, boiled potatoes, pickles, some cute little onions — and Fendant, a lovely white wine.
All Alone…Enjoying the Grandeur of the Alps
These days in Europe — even at 10,000 feet above sea level — you’ll find tourist crowds. But a traveler can almost always find a way to be alone with the wonder of the moment…as illustrated in this clip, atop the Schilthorn in the Swiss Alps. Join me for a magic bit of peace and quiet on the scalp of my favorite Alp.
A Gimmelwald Stroll
Enjoy a quiet moment with me in Gimmelwald, a little traffic-free village in Switzerland surrounded by alpine splendor. It was the evening magic hour, and I was just poking around the village, in perfect peace. The sun sets early when the sky is squeezed between mountains.
BTW, it was a handful of discoveries like Gimmelwald back in the late 1970s that I called my “Back Doors.” And these gems were the special destinations upon which I established my business, which back then was called “Europe Through the Back Door.” I’ve noticed that I’m kind of sentimental when I visit now — and when they still tickle my wanderlust, it makes me unspeakably happy.
Good Morning from Gimmelwald
I just had to share this little moment with you from Gimmelwald — a cliff-hanging village high in the Swiss Alps. I’ve been visiting since I was a kid, and its appeal is timeless. Join me from the deck of my B&B as the sun peeks out from behind the peaks.