CHUR, SWITZERLAND–Last night I flew out of Boston on an overnight Icelandair flight to Reykjavik and then on to Zurich. From there, I caught a train to the town of Chur. It’s the Swiss terminus for the Bernina Express, which is one of the most spectacular train rides in the world. I’ll be leaving this…
I’ll do my best to keep posting over the next few days, but I’m really going to be keeping to a tight schedule. Tomorrow night I’ll be flying out of Boston on an overnight Icelandair flight to Reykjavik and then on to Zurich. From there, I’m catching a train to the Swiss town of…
For me, planning a trip is almost as much fun as the actual travel itself. I enjoy putting together itineraries, coming up with interesting routings for the train portions, looking over hotel options, and considering what attractions I should visit once I get to wherever it is I’m going. There are three trips under consideration…
Switzerland is a beautiful country, with mountains and valleys that take your breath away. It’s hard to imagine any place more suited to rail travel. Almost any train in that country will offer scenic views, but there are two trains of special note: the Glacier Express and the Bernina Express. (More about the Bernina Express…