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Travel blog
Practical tips for travellers from Switzerland – save money, travel smarter.
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· eSIM
Roaming abroad: how travellers from Switzerland save with an eSIM
Switzerland is not part of the EU roaming area. Here is how to avoid a huge phone bill on holiday – with a travel eSIM.
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· Trains
By train from Zurich to Milan: tips for the Gotthard route
Just over three hours from Zurich to Milano Centrale: connections, saver tickets, seat reservations and tips for travellers from Switzerland.
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· Flights & hotels
Cheap flights from Zurich, Geneva and Basel: 8 tips
Which airport is cheapest, when to book and what travellers from Switzerland should watch out for: 8 practical tips.
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· Car rental
Renting a car in the USA: what to know before your road trip
Licence, insurance, credit card: the key points for renting a car in the US when travelling from Switzerland.
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· Trains
Night train from Zurich: board in the evening, wake up in Vienna or Amsterdam
Destinations, categories and booking tips for night trains from Zurich.
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· eSIM
eSIM for the USA: mobile data without the roaming shock
How much data you need in the US and why an eSIM is cheaper than Swiss roaming.
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· Tours & activities
Lisbon in three days: tram 28, Belém and a trip to Sintra
A compact plan for a long weekend in Lisbon, flying from Switzerland.
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· eSIM
Japan trip from Switzerland: entry, JR Pass and internet
What to sort out before Japan: entry rules, rail pass, IC card and eSIM.
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· Flights & hotels
Thailand in winter: which coast when?
Andaman Sea or Gulf of Thailand: where the weather is better during the Swiss winter.
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· Trains
By train to Paris: from Basel, Geneva or Zurich
Journey times, stations and saving tips for TGV Lyria from Switzerland to Paris.
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· Car rental
Mallorca by rental car: the island beyond Palma
Why a rental car pays off on Mallorca, which routes to drive and what to watch out for.
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· Car rental
Tuscany road trip: watch out for ZTL zones
What a Zona a traffico limitato is, how to avoid fines and which route to take.
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· Tours & activities
London: ETA, passport and tickets for travellers from Switzerland
Since 2025 Swiss citizens need an ETA for the UK. What that means and what else matters.