Catherine J Traveller

A "CRASH LANDING ON YOU" SIGHTSEEING TOUR OF SWITZERLAND

This is a quick tour incorporating many of the beautiful sites featured in the series, "Crash Landing on You": perfect if you're travelling around Europe and you have limited time in Switzerland.

ASCONA & VAL VERSASCA (LAVERTEZZO)

If you're in the southern part of Switzerland near the Italian border, here are my recommendations for places to see!

VIA ALPINA (SWITZERLAND) PART 1

Our love of hiking in Switzerland led us to the ultimate Swiss Hiking experience: the Via Alpina (Trail 1).We have completed approximately 80% of Trail 1 in 3 stages. Join us on our adventures!

VIA ALPINA PART 3: KANDERSTEG TO ADELBODEN

Again, this section was completed over a couple of visits and we hiked as far as the Hahenmoos Pass but did not continue down to Lenk.

A TASTE OF TASMANIA... (or a long weekend in Tassie!)

Wanting to see the little island at the bottom of Australia's mainland, but not much time? Read on...

NORTH WESTERN AUSTRALIA: THE KIMBERLEY REGION & GIBB RIVER ROAD

The Kimberley region is legendary: outback Australia at its best. We travelled through only a small section of this immense area, so here is just a taste of what you can see.

VIA ALPINA (SWITZERLAND) PART 2

This was completed on 2 separate trips to Switzerland, and in my opinion it is the most spectacular part of the trail. The passes reach almost 3000m above sea level and are challenging but definitely worth the effort!

THE BEGINNING!

My first blog, about how the Via Alpina trip came about and the beginning of my fascination with the Swiss Alps.

THE BEAUTIFUL MALDIVES: GILI LANKANFUSHI

Most travellers have a "bucket list", or even a list of places to see before they settle down. And, for many, one of these places is The Maldives. I count myself very lucky to have been there not once, but twice. If anything, I enjoyed the second trip more. We were more familiar with the place and more aware of all the options we had each day, plus we had more confidence to explore!

GLOBAL WARMING- AND THE EFFECT ON THE SWISS ALPS

Read about the alarming changes I have noticed over the years in the Swiss Alps.

LORD HOWE ISLAND: A MUST-SEE!

Lord Howe Island is a very special place, with both flora and fauna unique to the island, ie found nowhere else in the world. Although it lies in the Tasman Sea, 700 km from the mainland of Australia, it is actually part of the state of New South Wales.

SPECTACULAR SLOVENIA

This blog of our quick trip through western Slovenia might inspire you to visit this area too!

A (DIY) 'SOUND OF MUSIC' DAY IN SALZBURG

Are you a 'Sound of Music' fan? Do you have a few hours to spare in Salzburg but don't want to pay $$$ for a tour with the crowds? Read on!

THE GROSSE ALETSCH GLACIER

If you want to see the largest glacier in the European Alps, Switzerland is the place to be! Read on...