Visiting switzerland : Need tips please

Re: Visiting switzerland/europe: Need tips pls

Well ladies, input fromGermany.....
Mac donalds has stopped VEGGI BURGER for good.....so that is out....some probs due to th oil is what i heard. As far as i know it is out from germany, will check out in switzerland....
As Vidhya has pointed out it will be very cold....temp may go into minus....hope you will have enough warm clothing and boots to walk on snow.
Carry a lot of these ready to eat MTR packets.....you will find them here also in Srilankan shops. From last year Germany has changed, rotis are avalable, and even mtr foods r available. Geneva should have srilankan shops....so eating should not be a major problem. Will u be only in geneva or have plans to move all over?
Feel free to ask whatever u want.....

 

Re: Visiting switzerland/europe: Need tips pls

Dear Sudha,
As for as my hubby, hes gonna be only to Geneva, since its a businnes travel and gonna be tied with his work and meetings. He may visit some places, but major concern is about Geneva where he will spend most of his time.

I checked the temp reports for Geneva, but it shows something around 6C.But you have emntione that the temp will be minus, Is is so cold during APRIL - MAY???? He will be there entire MAY.

Let me know if you have any inputs on the do and donts for travel to GENEVA.

Thank you

 

Re: Visiting switzerland/europe: Need tips pls

Hi Aishu,

NO NO , weather is fantastic now in May....no probs at all. I too visited geneva in april only.....very pleasant weather,. I was talking about Vidhu with her kid, in nov, dec.......thats what i had written abt......but last year winter was not like ûsual, we did not have snow and temps were not low at all here.....so who knows abt this year?

If your husband is here in May and for business visit, it will not be a problem at all....Geneva is a beautiful place, with lakes etc. I am sure there will be srilankan or pakistani owned shops where nowadays all kinds of indian foods are available, even ready to eat.....it should not be a problem.And a small cooker for rice and some podis shld help....yoghurt is available in plenty , or some pastes should help.

 

Re: Visiting switzerland/europe: Need tips pls

Dear Viji,

That was a great write up. You have given all the details so well. Very helpful for all of us planning a trip to swtizerland. Only I have to find one fault with you!! NO PICTURES? It will be nice if you could post a few pictures of your trip if you have them.

Thanks
Vandhana

 

Re: Visiting switzerland/europe: Need tips pls

hello vandhana,
thanx for ur compliments,this credit goes to my hubby:2thumbsup:,he wrote all the train info from home itself,2 months b4 itself he did all the things,well planner.
oh iam sorry reg.fotos,v had send the Dvds to india,so v r not having anything here. i can post it after 2 months.

 

Re: Visiting switzerland/europe: Need tips pls

Hi Vidhu,
weatherwise it will be good......depends on howmuch you want to see......and how you will be able to cope with a 8 month and sightseeing. Well i cant advice on that area as i have a teenager.....lets see what the others have to say.
But if you are fully prepared with the food requirements for ur child etc, and if u plan to take it easy on the sightseeing front , it will be a good holiday! i dont know how it will be with and for the young ones on the highest mountains in the world?! ou may find difficulties in carrying a child around na?
cannot honestly advise on that front , sorry!

 

Re: Visiting switzerland/europe: Need tips pls

Dear Vidya,

That is a excellent idea. The advantages: you will save money on your tickets. But please do make sure that the airline by which you are going to India willnot charge you extra for the stopover. So consider flying Swiss Air ( since it is their HUB, they should not charge extra).

Regarding travelling with a baby. I would say go for it if you are confident. I have travelled with both my kids when they were 6 months and 8 months. With the older one we went to Canada, and the younger one we did a stopover in London on our way to India. Spent a week in London and surrounding areas. I think this the right age to travel with kids. They are no hassel travelers at this age. No crankyness, no crying and throwing tantrums, no running away from you. etc etc.. They will just sit or sleep in the stroller and come happily. And ofcourse will be happy if you carry them for a little while. Since you have anyway started with solids, food will not be a problem. You should be able to manage .

As for the local climate and other details, I think Sudha and Viji have given plenty of information.

Have fun
Vandhana