For spring break this year, we knew that the goal was to go skiing in Europe and check out the Alps. Ideally, we wanted to check out Zermatt, Switzerland, and be able to ski into Italy for the day. In order to make it extra special, I wanted to fly my mom in business class to Europe. Given that it was only my mother and I, and the trip was only going to be around 5 days … [Read more...] about Booking R/T Business Class to Europe for $75
Trip Reports
Going to Italy for Lunch
Most picture international travel as a big to-do requiring many hours packed into a plane and flying across oceans. However, luckily, some countries are located close to each other and allow for an easy day trip, similar to when I went to Belgium for the day from Paris. The idea of casually entering another country has always been fun to me, so when I learned you could … [Read more...] about Going to Italy for Lunch
Skiing Zermatt in March: My Thoughts
I have never been too much of a fan of skiing around the December holidays. Sure, the snow around Christmas time is magical, however, the longer lift lines and congestion often outweigh the magic. I have wanted to ski the Swiss Alps for a long time, however, given the distance from the East Coast of the US, a weekend trip is impractical. Further, spring break in high … [Read more...] about Skiing Zermatt in March: My Thoughts
The Trains of Switzerland: My Thoughts
As an avgeek, my favorite mode of transport is, of course, by air. If I can take an airplane somewhere, I will often try to, including between cities in Europe. However, sometimes the best, if not the only, option is via train. During my ski trip to Switzerland, I needed to get from Zurich to Zermatt for some quality time on the slopes. Car transfers were relatively … [Read more...] about The Trains of Switzerland: My Thoughts
Trip Report: Skiing in Switzerland
After getting into college, one of the first things I did was check the school calendar. What I quickly found was that spring break happened to be in early March rather than early April, which is what I had been accustomed to. While many students first think of flying south for spring break to destinations such as Mexico or the Dominican Republic, I knew I wanted to … [Read more...] about Trip Report: Skiing in Switzerland
