Switzerland
Ice Fishing In Switzerland
Mark Nicholls experiences the alpine chill of ice fishing in Switzerland – and also finds time to take in a few ski-runs Beneath several inches of snow, up to a metre of ice, and in […]
Switzerland
Europe
Swiss Alpine Village Of Samnaun
Vital Vitaliev crosses the alps without skis from Ischgl in Austria to the Swiss village of Samnaun “Umniy v goru ne poidiot – umniy goru oboidiot” is a wise Russian proverb translating simply as “He […]
Switzerland
Views Of Lucerne
“Grappling hook, pickaxe and plenty of rope needed for this assignment” I heard the proprietor of Our Man on the Ground shout at me as I answered my phone. I was off to my favourite […]
Switzerland
Piz Gloria in Switzerland
In Search of Bond On this trip I venture into -13° temperatures in search of Ernst Stavro Blofeld’s lair, Piz Gloria, walk a terrifying walkway above perilous rocks and enjoy the good food and hospitality […]
Hotels
Waldhaus am See, St. Moritz
As a continuing service to the loyal readers of Our Man on the Ground Travel & Lifestyle Magazine I persist in discovering those interesting places you might not have heard of. On this trip I […]
Chalets
Room With A View In Zermatt
It was overcast when I arrived in Zermatt so I didn’t see it at first. It was only when I arrived back at Chalet Ulysse after a brief stroll around town that the clouds cleared […]