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Bored with cathedrals and castles? Head to Basel
Basel is a hotbed of architectural innovation, writes Brian Johnston.
Basel is a hotbed of architectural innovation, writes Brian Johnston.
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'Pleasant journey," says the carriage attendant when she sees I've locked myself out.
This rail journey is short on time but long on pleasures, writes Sally Webb.
Brian Johnston clocks into Geneva, birthplace of the world's luxury watch industry.
When you’re crowned the world’s best hotel, it can be hard to live up to the hype. But this one surely does.
Elspeth Callender falls in love with a pocket of Switzerland that holds its traditions dear.
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First glance of Alpine country will take your breath away, for Switzerland is the most achingly beautiful country on this planet; with air so clean it's rejuvenating to inhale; even its chocolate tastes healthy. Ride furniculars that cut through mountains to castles made of ice. Hear cowbells chime through lush green valleys dreams are made of. Meander its idyllic towns and sleep in fairy-tale like chalets.