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Define the essence of a Swiss Untour?
Replied Dec. 22, 2007
Define the essence of a Swiss Untour?
Replied Dec. 12, 2007
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- What is your favorite place in Europe so far?
- Kandersteg
- Where would you most like to go next?
- Kandersteg, or winter in Switzerland
- Tell us about one of your favorite places to stay on an Untour. Do you have a favorite host? Apartment? Village?
- Alpentraum, Kandersteg
- Do you have any special interests or hobbies that you follow when you travel?
- hiking, XC skiing, cycling, photography
- What is the funniest thing that happened to you on an Untour?
- I have to look to see which story my wife told. :D
- Which Untours have you already done?
- Heartland, Oberland, Heartland, Oberland
- What advice would you give others considering an Untour?
- Go to the alps on hot days, don't go shopping in Bern.
- What is your favorite Untour? (so far)
- Oberland
Heartland Untour 2001
Trail Maintenance, Swiss Style (Wengen)
Mannlichen to Kleine Scheidigg Hike, Switzerland
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Why Switzerland?
We've been to Switzerland 4 times with Untours, twice to Meiringen and twice to Kandersteg. We've also spent some time in Appenzeller each trip. You might wonder why we keep going back!
I've always been interested in Switzerland and my Swiss heritage. My Great Great Great Grandfather Daniel Sr, immigrated to th…
ContinuePosted on August 5, 2007 at 11:37pm — 4 Comments
Timing
It is an interesting coincidence that the Untours Cafe opened now. I recently received an email from a distant relative. My great grandfather's sister is our common link with German and Swiss immigrant and homesteading parents. That took my mind back to Switzerland and our 12 y/o son is now "homesick" for Switzerland and wants to go back. Twist my arm.
All three of our sons have at some time or another wanted to explore their options in Switzerland because of their direct Swiss heritag…
ContinuePosted on July 28, 2007 at 1:01pm —
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Don't hesitate to ask me (marilee)or powen or Kim (my colleagues and partners on the Cafe project for help, if you need it.
Truly great to see you here -- The Schaffners have been sending us great family photosof their Untours for a long time....you might recognize them, since I know both Kim and I have used them in the catalogue
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