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A picturesque Swiss alpine village with traditional wooden houses and a white church tower.
A picturesque Swiss alpine village with traditional wooden houses and a white church tower.

Grindelwald, Switzerland

August 15, 2024
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GRINDELWALD, SWITZERLAND :: Sometimes our most memorable travel moments are unplanned. When fleeting from one tourist hot spot to another, we fill ourselves with precious moments...

A person walks on a blue metal grid bridge suspended against a rocky cliff face.
A person walks on a blue metal grid bridge suspended against a rocky cliff face.

Glacier Canyon

August 14, 2024
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GLACIER CANYON -GRINDLEWALD, UNTERSEEN, SWITZERLAND :: We explored an impressively deep glacial canyon that was recently featured on the Amazing Race. In that episode, the teams...

A person enjoying a luge ride on a metal track winding through a green hillside, with a luge station visible in the background.
A person enjoying a luge ride on a metal track winding through a green hillside, with a luge station visible in the background.

Pfingstegg

August 13, 2024
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PFINGSTEGG, GRINDELWALD, SWITZERLAND :: Pfingstegg is a cool little park on the side of the mountain with a fun alpine slide and forest swing coaster. It also has a playground...

Two people smiling in a candy store surrounded by shelves of colorful chocolate bars and wrapped candies.
Two people smiling in a candy store surrounded by shelves of colorful chocolate bars and wrapped candies.

Lindt Swiss Chocolate Heaven

August 8, 2024
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LINDT SWISS CHOCOLATE HEAVEN JUNGFRAUJOCH, INTERLAKEN, SWITZERLAND :: Before leaving Jungfraujoch, we of course had to stop at the world’s highest chocolate store,...

Jungfrau

August 7, 2024
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JUNGFRAU – TOP OF EUROPE, INTERLAKEN, SWITZERLAND :: Some photos from “The Top of Europe” at Jungfraujoch overlooking the Aletsch Glacier, the largest in the...

A yellow and black gondola car featuring a graphic of the Ricola Karaoke Gondol and a singing marmot.
A yellow and black gondola car featuring a graphic of the Ricola Karaoke Gondol and a singing marmot.

Karaoke Gondola

August 5, 2024
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MÄNNLICHEN, GRINDELWALD, SWITZERLAND :: The Swiss gondolas are amazing, but there are a few that take the fun to another level! On our way back from Lauterbrunnen, we rode...

A group of hikers poses on a scenic mountain path surrounded by lush greenery and towering cliffs. Traditional alpine houses and a distant church spire complete the picturesque landscape.
A group of hikers poses on a scenic mountain path surrounded by lush greenery and towering cliffs. Traditional alpine houses and a distant church spire complete the picturesque landscape.

Lauterbrunnen AKA Rivendell

August 4, 2024
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LAUTERBRUNNEN, SWITZERLAND :: A young J.R.R. Tolkien visited the Lauterbrunnen Valley, and it inspired his vision for Rivendell, one of the last Elven homes in Middle Earth. We...

Visit the iconic mammoth playground structure at Mount Hood Meadows. It's a perfect blend of fun and mountain views.
Visit the iconic mammoth playground structure at Mount Hood Meadows. It's a perfect blend of fun and mountain views.

Männlichen Royal Walk

August 2, 2024
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MÄNNLICHEN ROYAL WALK, WENGEN, SWITZERLAND :: Our first destination in Switzerland was Männlichen for The Royal Walk. Not sure why it’s called that, but the views...

A family enjoys reading and working with tablets on a train. The interior features red seats and a view of green fields outside.
A family enjoys reading and working with tablets on a train. The interior features red seats and a view of green fields outside.

Hotel Bodmi

August 2, 2024
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HOTEL BODMI, GRINDELWALD, SWITZERLAND :: Our trip to Iceland was great, but it was just the layover stop to Switzerland! (Icelandair lets you extend their layovers for up to...

Two people in wingsuits glide over misty green hills in Scotland. The front person smiles with excitement while holding the control bar.
Two people in wingsuits glide over misty green hills in Scotland. The front person smiles with excitement while holding the control bar.

First Glider

July 20, 2022
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FIRST GLIDER, GRINDELWALD, SWITZERLAND :: Ziplining in Switzerland, Superman-style, suspended from an eagle! We even got Grandma and Grandpa to give it a go! ✖ play_circle_filled...

Visitors walking on a gravel path near the large 'Alpine Meadows' sign with snow-capped mountains and evergreen trees in the background.
Visitors walking on a gravel path near the large 'Alpine Meadows' sign with snow-capped mountains and evergreen trees in the background.

Mürren

July 18, 2022
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MÜRREN, SWITZERLAND :: From Allmendhubel we decided to walk back down to Murren, enjoying the views and cows with their bells along the way. From Murren, it was one final...

A group of people carefully crossing a suspended wire mesh bridge over a steep cliff with clouds in the background.
A group of people carefully crossing a suspended wire mesh bridge over a steep cliff with clouds in the background.

Skyline Walk

July 17, 2022
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SKYLINE WALK, LAUTERBRUNNEN, SWITZERLAND :: On our way back down from Schilthorn, we stopped at Birn and braved the Skyline Walk. The clouds moved in quickly, so by the end,...

A scenic overlook at a mountain station offers stunning panoramic views of snow-capped peaks. The bright sun illuminates the clear blue sky.
A scenic overlook at a mountain station offers stunning panoramic views of snow-capped peaks. The bright sun illuminates the clear blue sky.

Schilthorn

July 16, 2022
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SCHILTHORN – PIZ GLORIA, MÜRREN, SWITZERLAND :: Today we rode four gondolas to the summit of Schilthorn at 9744 feet. It’s famous for being in the James Bond...

Family enjoying a scenic mountain view from a wooden balcony with lush greenery below. Dramatic skies overlook a picturesque valley and towering peaks.
Family enjoying a scenic mountain view from a wooden balcony with lush greenery below. Dramatic skies overlook a picturesque valley and towering peaks.

Grindelwald, Switzerland

July 15, 2022
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GRINDELWALD, SWITZERLAND :: Our vacation rental was a cute chalet perched high in the hills over Grindelwald, with in-your-face views of Wetterhorn, Mattenberg, and Eiger. It was...

Panoramic view of Snoqualmie Falls and the surrounding rock gorge with a viewing platform.
Panoramic view of Snoqualmie Falls and the surrounding rock gorge with a viewing platform.

Trümmelbachfälle

July 15, 2022
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TRÜMMELBACHFÄLLE, LAUTERBRUNNEN, SWITZERLAND :: Trummelbach is the largest subterranean waterfall in Europe, fed by the snows of the mighty Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau. We...

A brick building with red shutters set against a dramatic mountainous backdrop and partly cloudy sky.
A brick building with red shutters set against a dramatic mountainous backdrop and partly cloudy sky.

Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland

July 14, 2022
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LAUTERBRUNNEN, SWITZERLAND :: We’ve had so much fun on our European vacation, but we saved the best for last with three days in the beautiful Bernese Oberland region of...

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