swiss travel – Kelley Ferro

24 Hours in Basel, Switzerland

March 7, 2017/0 Comments/in Basel, Culture, Destinations, Explore, Switzerland, Travel Guide /by Kelley

Art. Culture. History. Food. Luxury. The Rhine River. Basel has a lot going on and I had limited time to see it so I took in the highlights as fast as I could. My homebase was the Hotel Nomad, a trendy boutique with easy access to top sites like the Altstadt, or old city, the Marktplatz which has a farmer’s market, Johann Wanner Christmas shop, the Kunstmuseum Basel, Fondation Beyeler and the Rhine River. We took river ferries to cross to Klein Basel, a funky neighborhood with a lot of great shops, cafes and of course, the notable Ueli Brewery.

Check out this travel guide for how to see some of Basel’s hotspots, in just 24 hours!

Luxury Guide to Basel, Switzerland

March 7, 2017/0 Comments/in Basel, Culture, Destinations, Explore, Hotels, Luxury, Shopping, Switzerland, Travel Guide, Videos /by Kelley

It seems that life in Basel is in general luxurious, with the city’s access to some of the best museums, cultural events, a thriving food culture, cafes & nightlife, fashion and historical neighborhoods as well as easy access to France & Germany. The day to day is very culturally rich and just being in Basel felt like a privilege. I profile some of the finest hotels, top local restaurants, best neighborhoods and premier activities and museums in this Luxury Guide.

Featured: Hotel Trois Rois, Fondation Beyeler, Berower Park, River Ferry, Hotel Nomad

Food Guide: Basel, Switzerland

March 7, 2017/0 Comments/in Basel, Beer, Wine & Cocktails, Best Food, Destinations, Europe, Explore, Food, Homepage Highlights, Switzerland, Travel Guide, Videos /by Kelley

Fondue, pretzels, flammkuchen, leckerli, beer… there is no shortage of deliciousness in Basel! Along with Swiss specialties like fondue, there’s also great international food in this diverse culinary hotspot. Of course, you’ll taste influences from nearby Germany and France, but the result is a unique type of quality Swiss food that you can only find in Basel.

I ate my way around this city, from breakfast, to lunch to dinner, to many sweets, pretzels, cocktails and beer in between. Trust me–bring your appetite and check out this video for suggestions of Basel’s best, before you go.
Featured: Confiserie Bachmann, Berower Park, Kunsthalle Basel, Walliser Kanne, Ueli Brewery

Food Guide of Valais, Switzerland

March 7, 2017/0 Comments/in Active, Adventure, Beer, Wine & Cocktails, Crans-Montana, Destinations, Explore, Food, Homepage Highlights, Luxury, Mountains, Switzerland, Ultimate Getaways, Zermatt /by Kelley

The Valais region in the South East of Switzerland is known for its sunshine! All this sun makes for a great growing season—fruits, vegetables, grains, grapes all grow very well here, making the food of the Valais so fresh and delicious. I tasted rosti, a fried potato hash, with pork sausage, at 3000 meters on top of Gornergrat and freshly made chicken with spaetzle on the Matterhorn. I sipped wines with a local vintner, ate handmade chocolates with a chocolatier and dined al fresco at family home on a hillside with a Michelin chef. Food is a way of life in the Valais, and it is savored. Don’t miss the apres ski bars in Zermatt to enjoy some of the local beers and wines too!

Featured: Chef Franck Reynaud, David Chocolates, Hotel Etrier, Hotel Pollux, Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, Gornergrat, Adrenatur Nature Park

24 Hours in the Valais, Switzerland

March 7, 2017/0 Comments/in Active, Bucket List, Crans-Montana, Culture, Destinations, Europe, Explore, Food, Hotels, Luxury, Mountains, Nightlife, Roadtrips, Shopping, Switzerland, Travel Guide, Videos, Zermatt /by Kelley

Glaciers, ziplines, mountain peaks and stunning views–Valais is one of Switzerland’s most gorgeous regions. I explore the best things to do in one full day from the Matterhorn to Gornergrat, fat biking in Crans Montana to dining on the best food ever. Oh and don’t forget apres ski. You will love your 24 hours in Valais.

My Travel Guide to Switzerland

March 6, 2017/0 Comments/in Active, Adventure, Basel, Beer, Wine & Cocktails, Blog, Bucket List, Crans-Montana, Culture, Destinations, Explore, Featured Posts, Geneva, Lake Geneva, Lausanne, Local Travel, Luxury, Montreux, Mountains, Roadtrips, Saint Moritz, Saint Saphorin, Switzerland, Travel Guide, Vevey, Zermatt /by Kelley

This is my ultimate guide to an incredible country: Switzerland! I spend two weeks on a road trip, and I take you with me–showing you where to eat, stay, what to drink and see and how to experience the best of the best!
Starting in the posh Geneva where I visited markets, ate amazing Michelin cuisine, took a steamship cruise and river ferry and saw the UN. Next we cruised along the coast of Lake Geneva, stopping at adorable villages like Saint Saphorin, sampling wines of Lavaux, staying over in fun cities of Vevey and Lausanne and heading into the hills on a vintage train to make cheese and roam the alps in Chateaux D’Oex.

Lake Geneva Luxury Guide

March 4, 2017/0 Comments/in Beer, Wine & Cocktails, Destinations, Europe, Explore, Hotels, Lake Geneva, Lausanne, Luxury, Montreux, Roadtrips, Saint Saphorin, Switzerland, Train, Travel Guide, Vevey /by Kelley

From the most fabulous hotels to homemade menus at gourmet restaurants, hand crafted wines to Belle Epoque vintage trains, the Lake Geneva region offers so much in the way of luxury.

Featured: The Royal Savoy Hotel, The Grand Hotel Du Lac, L’Auberge de l’Onde, Saint Saphorin, GoldenPass Panoramic Train, GoldenPass Classic train, Chaplin’s World

A Luxury Guide to Geneva, Switzerland

February 20, 2017/0 Comments/in Culture, Destinations, Europe, Explore, Food, Geneva, Homepage Highlights, Hotels, Luxury, Luxury Trips, Switzerland /by Kelley

Switzerland is known for high quality goods, luxury items and world renowned food and Geneva is a city that perfectly embodies all of this. I spent 3 amazing days in Geneva, staying at the Hotel President Wilson, enjoying their Michelin restaurant, spa and waterfront rooms. I toured through this historic city and it’s many charming neighborhoods, checking out the watches at famous Les Ambassadeurs, sailing on a steam ship lunch cruise and exploring the trendy Carouge district. The Michelin restaurants, like La Flacon, were unrivaled. If you want to live it up in Geneva, check out some of these incredible experiences with me.

Featured: Hotel President Wilson, Les Ambassadeurs, La Savoie Steamship, Glow Bar, Bayview Restaurant by Michael Roth

24 hour travel guide to geneva switzerland

24 Hours in Geneva, Switzerland

February 20, 2017/0 Comments/in Blog, Culture, Destinations, Europe, Explore, Geneva, Luxury, Switzerland, Travel Guide /by Kelley

A mix of culture, history, luxury, great food, iconic sites and lakeside views–it’s not too hard to have a perfect day ins Geneva. I toured through this charming city, which feels more like a village, in order to share my favorite spots with you. The Old Town, or Vieille Ville, the Carouge neighborhood, […]

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