Planning a trip to Switzerland? In this episode, we’ll walk you through the ultimate 8-day Switzerland itinerary, filled with must-see sights, local highlights, and tips to maximize your adventure. Discover Interlaken’s stunning landscapes, immerse yourself in the alpine magic of Zermatt, and soak in the history and charm of Lucerne. Perfect for first-time visitors or seasoned travelers looking for inspiration, this guide is your key to experiencing Switzerland at its best.

Check out our Switzerland Itineraries: 8 Day Summer Switzerland Itinerary, 4 days in Interlaken, 2 days in Zermatt, & 2 days Lucerne

Switzerland Tips & Must Visit Places Episode Highlights:

• Top of Europe: Jungfraujoch

• Staubbach Falls- Interlaken

• Lauterbrunnen- Interlaken

• Oeschinensee Lake Hike- Interlaken

• Gornergrat Railway - Zermatt

• Riffelsee - Riffelberg via Gornergrat Hike- Zermatt

• Lion Monument- Lucerne,

• Musegg Wall- Lucerne

• Stoos Ridge Hike- Lucerne

Our top recommended Hotels in Bern, Switzerland

• Hotel Moxy Bern

• Hotel Jardin Bern

• Hotel Bären am Bundesplatz

• If these hotels are fully booked, you can also check out other great hotel options in Bern.

Check out our Switzerland Activities & Tours, featuring the top experiences we recommend, plus a few we couldn’t fit in but are worth adding to your own itinerary.

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We’re taking you to the newest wellness escape in Central Texas. Ottine Mineral Springs is about an hour drive from Austin ultimate day and makes a great day trip destination to soak in mineral springs pools, relax in the sauna, lounge in comfy beds, and make a day of it with food and drinks.

We share a full walkthrough of the spa experience: reflexology pools, hot & cold plunges, barrel saunas, wood-fired pizzas, frozens, and tease what’s coming soon with yoga, sound baths, more pools, and a hotel!

Where to stay in Gonzales, TX: Belle Oaks Inn, a gorgeous manor property and The Alcalade, a classic stay.

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We’re taking you to the incredible country of Georgia, one of the most underrated countries in the world where wine, history, and culture come together in the most magical way in the main city of Tbilisi and beyond. We explore historic spas, wine baths, local nightlife, cultural sites, natural wonders in the Caucasus Mountains.

We also dive deep into our experience at WINECAST, a five-day festival celebrating cinema, wine, and Georgian culture with film screenings, wine tastings and masterclasses, live music, and more!

Highlights of Georgia:

• The rich history of Georgia as the birthplace of wine 🍇

• Exploring Tbilisi’s food, art, nightlife, and vibrant energy

• Day trip to Mtskheta: Jvari Monastery & Svetitskhoveli Cathedral

• Georgia’s Balneological Spa - sulfur and wine bath experiences

• The magic of WINECAST Festival 2025 – wine, cinema, and culture

• Supra dining traditions & the role of the Tamada (toastmaster)

• Visiting Kazbeggi & Gergeti Trinity Church in the Caucasus Mountains

• Supra feast with a local winemaker and a once-in-a-lifetime wine tasting

If you want a great overview of Georgia, check out Dr. Matthew Horkey’s premier film about the country and its culture here: A journey through GEORGIA ‘The Cradle of WINE’

Hotels in Tbilisi, Georgia we recommend are the Radisson Blu Tbilisi (we stayed here and loved it!) or Mercure Tbilisi Old Town. If those are booked you can search Tbilisi hotels on Trip Advisor.

Check out our Tbilisi Activities & Tours on Viator for all day trips, wine tastings, city tours, and airport transfers that we recommend.

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We’re taking you along to see the best of Liechtenstein in just one day. We’ll start the sightseeing journey at the Liechtenstein Center, wander through Vaduz’s Städtle, walk the cobblestone streets, see the Cathedral of St. Florin, and take in the atmosphere by the Government and Parliament buildings, and iconic Ruhende Frau sculpture by Fernando Botero.

If you want to take this exact trip, you can download our 1 day Liechtenstein Itinerary!

Highlights from this episode include:

• Highlights of Liechtenstein
• Liechtenstein Center
• Städtle (Vaduz Pedestrian Zone)- including the Cathedral of St. Florin, Government building, Parliament Building, and the Ruhende Frau von Fernando Botero Sculpture
• Hop on the City Train in Vaduz
• Castles of Liechtenstein: Gutenberg Castle & Vaduz castle

Our top recommended hotels in Lichtenstein are Giessen Hotel & Coffeehouse, Hotel Schatzmann, or check out other highly rated hotels in Liechtenstein

Things to pack while visiting Lichtenstein:

• Electrical outlet adapter
• Reusable water bottle & water bladder
• Collapsible Day Backpack
• Purchase an e-Sim to have cellular data on the go

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We took a KLM Business Class Flight from San Diego to Amsterdam and are giving you the inside scoop on our experience. From the check-in process and lounge access at SAN, to the onboard service, seat comfort, in-flight dining, and even how we felt stepping off the plane in Amsterdam we're covering it all. Whether you're planning an international trip or just curious about what it’s like to fly KLM’s premium cabin on a long-haul route, this episode has everything you need to know.

Here’s what we cover:

• Seat setup: window vs middle seats, storage, and lie-flat comfort

• Amenity kit + perks: champagne, mocktails, noise-canceling headphones, and more

• In-flight dining: from crab salad & truffle pasta to French toast & cheese plates

• Entertainment & WiFi (or lack of it)

• Service experience: how KLM stacks up against Singapore Airlines & others

• The iconic ceramic Dutch house souvenir

• Our overall rating: 7/10 good value, but with some misses

Check out our other airline reviews:

• American Airlines Domestic Business Class

• Singapore Airlines Business Class

• Singapore Airlines Premium Economy

• Cathay Pacific Premium Economy

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