The Limmat River winding through Zurich
It’s a global financial center and the wealthiest city in Europe, but to most travelers, Zurich calls to mind a swan-filled lake, a cobbled Old Town and, of course, chocolate! In the summer months, this Alpine city known as the “Gateway to the Alps” is perhaps best seen from the water with a cruise around Lake Zurich and down the Limmat River. Climb to the summit at Uetliberg for panoramic views over the city and lake with the snow-capped Alps on the horizon. Known by the locals as Dörfli – the “little village” – the Old Town district of Niederdorf is a prime spot for exploration with quaint boutiques, winding alleys and craft shops. For dinner, don’t miss a chance to sample Zurich’s most famous dish, Zürcher Geschnetzeltes, sliced veal in a cream sauce. And for dessert, head straight to Sprüngli, a Zurich institution for sweet and savory goodies where the house specialty is a type of soft macaroon called Luxemburgerli that was a Zurich highlight for me!
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I'm Jenny McIver, career girl, globetrotter. On New Year's Day, 2005, a newspaper article about a man who took a trip around the world sparked a wanderlust in me that has yet to abate. I spent the following year planning my own trip-of-a-lifetime and have since made it into an annual, month-long adventure visiting and writing about more than 130 countries on all 7 continents along the way - all while maintaining a full-time career. Today, my goal is to be that spark of inspiration for others by proving that you can fulfill your wildest travel dreams without quitting your day job.