Switzerland
The Swiss Resort of Nendaz
Not everyone heads to the Alps in winter to ski. That may be a surprise to some, and anathema to the die-hard ski fraternity, But whatever you make of this trend, more and more winter […]
Switzerland
Hotels
Hotel Restaurant Bären
The Hotel Restaurant Bären in Gsteig, just a 15-minute drive from the glittering resort of Gstaad – synonymous with the likes of Roger Moore and Brigitte Bardot – is like a picture postcard of mountain […]
Switzerland
Ski Break in Gstaad and City Break in Geneva
Mark Nicholls takes a ski break in Gstaad and pauses for a city break in Geneva on the way home The train journey from Gstaad to Montreux passes through unforgettable mountain scenery as the line […]
Hotels
Chalet RoyAlp Hotel and Spa
With restrictions being lifted on an almost daily basis getting into Switzerland couldn’t been easier. With changeable weather in the UK and a lust for the mountains I headed off and flew from Heathrow in […]
Switzerland
7 Activities To Enjoy At The Top Of Mont Salève
Switzerland is known for the beautiful views afforded by its mountainous peaks, but the one that offers the best view of Geneva and its surrounding areas is technically in France. Mont Salève towers over the […]
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 […]
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 […]