Comments on: Traveling Without Moving, in Switzerland

By: Nora

Nora — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 21:02:04 +0000

In reply to Laura. Hi Laura, That's an interesting formula you're developing: for every day of exploring, 2 days of downtime are required for relaxing/digestion and writing about the experience. Nice!

By: Nora

Nora — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 21:00:53 +0000

In reply to Laurence Pasquier.

Hey Laurence,
I must say, shopping at foreign supermarkets is actually one of my favourite things to do in a new place – and a great way of exploring different cultures. Even finding the mayo is an adventure! 😉

By: Laura

Laura — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 13:43:23 +0000

Boy, can I relate to the thoughts expressed in this post. I have fewer responsibilities than you and I find myself at the receiving end of “that look” from locals in places I visit. When I travel all the time it’s hard to explain that I need to be a homebody of sorts too. For every day I’m out exploring I seem to need a day to digest that exploration and another day to write about it, edit photos, do social media stuff etc.
I appreciate you sharing this.

By: Laurence Pasquier

Laurence Pasquier — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 13:34:38 +0000

Oh my God, amazing! I feel so “less alone” now. Love the story about the supermarket. I so see myself there 😉 Try Hebrew for labels… Thanks for this post, now I see am normal !

By: theprofessionalhobo

theprofessionalhobo — Sat, 20 Jul 2013 15:29:46 +0000

In reply to Fida.

Hi Fida,
Ha ha – you’re right! It really is ridiculous how much fun I have in grocery stores around the world… 🙂
And Switzerland….I was there exactly a year ago; I still salivate when I think about the food….everything is so fresh and lovely. And the bread….the bread! 🙂

By: Fida

Fida — Thu, 18 Jul 2013 17:24:40 +0000

Hi Nora,
You seem to live exactly as locals do, and I think you get far more out of it that way instead of running in high-speed mode through the country as most visitors do. You never would have learned that mayonnaise comes in tubes 🙂
Enjoy your time!
Fida

By: theprofessionalhobo

theprofessionalhobo — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 13:22:18 +0000

@Baron’s – Thank you! I guess the known neutrality and beauty of Switzerland as a country trickles down to the personalities – and likability – of the people too.

By: Baron's

Baron's — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 04:08:52 +0000

Nora,
Two very lovely, informative and down to earth posts..you certainly have the gift of gab and you use it wel. I agree with you on the likeability of the Swiss people l have 2 Swiss friends and I tell ya…couuldn’t ask for better friends.

By: theprofessionalhobo

theprofessionalhobo — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 11:03:07 +0000

@Misscowrie – Thanks for stopping by and commenting! I do love Switzerland, despite my total inability so far to grasp the language, the chilly wet summer (which has also put a damper – ha ha – on my ability to get around), and a few personal challenges along the way.

I think you pinned it in observing that sometimes you just need to sit back and enjoy the view, and balance those exploring moments with relaxing moments. Thanks!

By: misscowrie

misscowrie — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 07:30:29 +0000

So glad I discovered your blog. Hello from Singapore!

Switzerland looks like such a wonderful country to explore. Also that photograph of the mountain is gorgeous. I find that sitting around and relaxing, or doing something (even working, while travelling, considering that this is what you do) can offset those moments when you ARE travelling/exploring/being exciting. I think sometimes what we need is just to sit back, literally, and enjoy the view.

Also, totally look forward to the mountain excursion post! :3