Hoi, salve & salut Ron

Maybe you are wondering why I am greeting you in three languages today? There's a very good reason. In this extra newsletter we are crisscrossing the country from north to south, east to west visiting a whopping eight Swiss cities. Together with my trusty sidekick Rob-Ert I have put together an itinerary for a well-balanced weekend of entertainment in each city. "Who's Rob-Ert," I hear you cry? Oh yes, Rob-Ert is the alias for a brilliant artificial intelligence that has supported me in this extra newsletter by finding photos and giving me some helpful tips.

Ready to go? Because after you've read my (and Rob-Ert's) curated tips you'll probably want to throw some clothes in a bag, find your most comfortable shoes and set off on your adventure straight away. And the best part? No queues, passports or plane tickets required. You can use public transport and enjoy your time away whether you visit one, two or all eight cities.

Give my love to the cities!

Greetings, saluti & salutations

Do you love vibrant cities that buzz with life? Do you love an international atmosphere and the feeling that you have your finger on the pulse of the world? Me too, so I’m sharing my tips for a weekend away. Somewhere with a cosmopolitan feel that is just around the corner. Voilà: A mini-guide for a trip to Geneva, Basel or Zurich.

No, they're not out of a fairytale! And they really are that that breathtakingly beautiful. For me, Lucerne and Lugano represent the quintessential Swiss lakeside town. So, if you want to indulge yourself with a dreamy weekend with winewater, possibly a dragon and picture postcard scenery then this is the way to go.

Winterthur, St Gallen and Bern are some of the most charming old towns in Switzerland but they also embody the very best in Swiss culture. Their old buildings and narrow streets are home to some of the institutions that have become an integral part of Swiss history, and they are waiting to charm you too. Here's a whole load of entertainment for your trip to Winti, St. Gallen and Bern.