Zürich to Denver in a pandemic

The next morning we were awake around 4AM to catch the 445AM train (the first train of the day) to Zurich Airport, making our final journey from Zürich to Denver in a pandemic. Our flight was around 7AM. When we got to the airport, there as already a really long line to check our bags,…

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Lowkey Zurich

The next morning we woke up early to make our 945AM Covid test appointments on an otherwise lowkey Zürich day. The COVID tests were administered all over Switzerland, with ample testing centers throughout Zürich that one could schedule in advance. Our appointment was at the National Museum, although there appeared to be a test center…

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Neue Taverne – Michelin star vegetarian

For this blog, we do a deep dive into the Neue Taverne experience and menu, deeper than the previous overview blog. Brendan Heck, my lovely husband, is our guest blogger, and does excellent work integration both of our thoughts. Bon appétit! therestlessroad As we headed from our hotel into the cold Zürich night to walk…

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Lake Zürich, cocktails, and fine dining

We decided to grab a snack, per our guide’s recommendation, at a local wiener joint called Sternen Grill, before enjoying the scenery of Lake Zürich. Although we weren’t quite sure what we ordered, what we got was good – an extra-long sausage you dip in spicy mustard and eat directly, no bread delivery mechanism. Warning:…

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Zürich day tour

We kicked off the next day with a cappuccino and latte at a coffee shop in the old town. to fuel us through our Zürich day tour. Our morning by design, was leisurely, and as we were not changing cities every single day, and we could actually treat this like a vacation. With our cappuccinos…

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