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Swan obsessed in Montreux, Switzerland

So let’s talk Switzerland. No, I didn’t open a bank account. Nor did I buy a swiss watch (though I was tempted!). But I did manage to try lots and lots of Swiss chocolate! My friends and I spent three days in Geneva and the surrounding towns this past weekend, and we absolutely loved it! Here’s the run-down:

Day 1 – Though it was slightly rainy and cold, we explored the city of Geneva and saw most of the major landmarks of the city. These were the Jet d’Eau, the United Nations, Saint Pierre’s Cathedral, the Roman Catholic church, and the infamous flower clock. That night we warmed up from the rain with a cheese fondue (delicious), veggie pizza (mouth-watering), and truffle ravioli (to die for).

On the lake!

St. Pierre’s Cathedral

Day 2 – We decided to take a day trip to the northern end of Lake Geneva to a smaller city called Montreux. It was stunningly beautiful. The weather was much nicer than the day before, and the views of the Swiss alps reflecting on the surface of the lake were literally magical. It was kind of like being in a real life Disney movie, because it was so perfect. So we spent our day there walking along the lake, basking in the sun, visiting the Chateau de Chillon, wandering the narrow mountain streets, and enjoying some hot chocolate at the end of the day.

The Swiss Alps from Montreux

Chateau de Chillon

The Alps again (sorry I’m not sorry)

Day 3 – Our final day in Switzerland was spent exploring some of the smaller towns just outside of Geneva. When you stay at a hotel in Geneva, they give you a transport pass which is good for all of the public transportation in and around Geneva, which made the exploring really simple! We visited a town called La Plaine on the border of France, which was beautiful and so green that it looked like Ireland. We also visited a town called Satigny, which is known for its vineyards. When we returned to Geneva in the afternoon, we took a boat tour of Lake Geneva where we were able to spot the Matterhorn in the distance. We got some beautiful views of the French Alps as well, and were able to see Mont Blanc. Then we spent the rest of our day enjoying the botanical gardens, walking through old town, and eating some delicious food. After dinner, we went to a local brewery (who knew Switzerland had good beer?) and enjoyed some of the best beer I have had in Europe.

Making friends in La Plaine

La Plaine, Switzerland

Vineyards in Satigny, Switzerland

Our lovely local brews

So overall, Switzerland was a complete success! I am so happy that I had the chance to visit with some amazing girls! While I don’t have any more immediate trips planned, I am looking into a trip for the beginning of April and am deciding between Budapest, Hungary and Dublin, Ireland. If you have any suggestions or input, don’t hesitate to share!

Until next time, happy traveling 🙂