In the centre of Europe in more ways than one Switzerland has more than mountains. I’ve seen very little of it, mainly due to it being so horrendously expensive!

When: Summer 1995, for one day in May 2002,

Where: Zurich and driven through Geneva on the way to the mountains

Who: with a university friend

How: by train and by plane

Weather: pleasant in the summer

Food: chocolate

Sights:  mountains and lakes

Surprises:

Tips: Seriously expensive! Make sure you have lots of money.