Author: Ashley Faulkes
- About Ashley Faulkes
- As a twenty-year resident of Switzerland, I am passionate about exploring every nook and cranny of this beautiful country, I spend my days deep in the great Swiss outdoors, and love to share these experiences and insights with fellow travel enthusiasts.
Posts by Ashley Faulkes
Tipping In Switzerland: My Experience Living There
Tipping in Switzerland or Europe is not obligatory or expected, which is one of the great things about traveling there. However, just like in the USA or Canada, service staff in Switzerland earn some of the lowest wages in the country. (people often disagree with me on this – but they just make enough to […]
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Why is Switzerland Abbreviated CH – It’s Not That Simple
The letters CH stand for the Latin name for Switzerland – Confoederatio Helvetica. These words are therefore an abbreviation for Switzerland. The main reason for this is that using the Latin words avoids favoring any one of the four Swiss national languages. You will see the CH abbreviation on Swiss cars, especially when they travel […]
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Kleine Scheidegg – Getting There & Tips
Kleine Scheidegg is a famous name in the Bernese Oberland sitting high amongst giants and offering easy access to some stunning alpine scenery. Where is Kleine Scheidegg? The Kleine Scheidegg railway station is located in the heart of the Bernese Alps just below the three peaks of Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau. Located in the center […]
The Seerenbach Falls – Everything You Need To Know
The Seerenbach Falls are a series of three consecutive waterfalls above Lake Walen in the canton of St Gallen in Switzerland. The falls drop a total of 585 meters from top to bottom with the second waterfall itself being the second-highest waterfall in Switzerland after the Mürrenbach falls. The falls are an integral part of […]
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Why is Switzerland A Neutral Country?
Switzerland is neutral because as a country and culture they do not wish to take part in other people’s conflicts. The reasons go back to the history of the country and how it was formed. Switzerland’s neutrality is an integral part of its foreign policy but it goes far deeper than that. It is something […]
