Tag Archives: Valais

Best Hotels of 2017

Posted on 2017-12-20 by tikichris

I stayed in a lot of hotels over the past 12 months. Most of them were perfectly adequate, and I wouldn’t be against checking in at them again. A select few far exceeded even my highest expectations and deserve some extra recognition. Continue reading →

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Yodel for Valais | Index

Posted on 2017-09-28 by tikichris

I hope you had fun too reading about my trip to Valais and that my tales may help you plan your own Alpine adventures. Continue reading →

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Yodel for Valais | Alpine Eats!

Posted on 2017-09-27 by tikichris

Before wrapping up my series about all the fun I had in the Valais, I thought I should take a moment to talk about how well I ate and drank while there. Here’s a taste of the best bites and sips from trip. Continue reading →

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Yodel for Valais | Jodlerfest 2017

Posted on 2017-09-26 by tikichris

So my reason for being in Valais was to experience Jodlerfest 2017 in the town of Brig. And what an experience it was! Continue reading →

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Yodel for Valais | Around Aletsch Arena

Posted on 2017-09-25 by tikichris

The Aletsch Arena is a mountain resort area on the German speaking side of Valias (or, Wallis as they say in German). It encompasses three villages: Riederalp, Bettmeralp and Fiescheralp. Due to its outstanding natural beauty, it was the first site in the Alps to receive UNESCO World Heritage status. The big draw here is the Great Aletsch Glacier, the largest in the Alps. Continue reading →