Poucos lugares podem se comparar à beleza natural da Suíça. Oferece vistas deslumbrantes dos Alpes, geleiras de tirar o fôlego e ótimas caminhadas, ciclismo e esqui. A Suíça também oferece comida e museus de classe mundial, cidades da moda, vida noturna movimentada e até um ou dois castelo encantado.
Se você está planejando suas próximas férias, considere a Suíça e mantenha essas dicas de viagem em mente:
Pegue um passe de viagem
The first big tip is to take a Passe de viagem suíça. Ele vai dar direito a admissão gratuita em 500 museus e exposições, viagens ilimitadas no sistema de viagens suíços de trilhos, barcos e ônibus e 50% de desconto nos cabos e estradas da montanha.
Beba a água
Travel to many destinations often comes with the warning not to drink the water. That’s not true in Switzerland, home to some of the purest drinking water in the world. Don’t bother with expensive bottled water; drink as much as you want from the tap! It will taste great, save you money, and do you no harm whatsoever.
Pule o táxi
Em muitas partes do mundo, os táxis são uma maneira mais recomendada de se locomover pela cidade, mas não muito aqui. Fique com o transporte público, ou apenas ande. A maioria das cidades pode ser explorada a pé na Suíça. Você está pronto para pegar um táxi? Esteja preparado para pagar mais de US $ 5 por quilômetro.
*Ótimas dicas: uma vez que você estiver em Balmers Hostel, all our guests will receive a free bus pass for the duration of their stay!
Remember the Altitude
The Swiss Alps are one of the most beautiful places in the world and home to Olympic-class skiing. If you’re headed there, remember that you’ll be at a high altitude and prepare accordingly. This means lots of sunscreens, as you’ll burn more easily, even on cloudy days. Have plenty of water with you and keep an eye on the weather at all times. You’ll also want to take frequent breaks to avoid altitude sickness.
Go Easy on Cash
Despite what many assume, Switzerland is not a member of the European Union; therefore, it has its currency rather than the Euro. Convert a small amount of your cash into Swiss Francs rather than all of it, so you aren't stuck with any later. Major credit cards are accepted everywhere, but make sure you're aware of any foreign transaction fees before you swipe.
Don’t Eat the Chocolate
Yep, that’s right, we said don’t eat the chocolate, but let’s explain. Switzerland is known for its world-class chocolate, but skip the touristy shops if you want some and join a chocolate workshop to get what the locals eat. You can also grab some real treats from the local grocery store. Not only are they much better quality, but they’re also half the price.
A Swiss vacation can provide memories that last a lifetime without breaking the bank. Enjoy the natural beauty, culture and of course the amazing chocolate while using our tips to save some money along the way.
The article was written by Jane Keynes.
