Luxury Escapes: Northern Italy & Switzerland with Miami Living
In this travel special, Miami Living embarks on a journey to Italy’s Northern region, Lombardy, and then journey across Switzerland’s highlands. The intertwined history, natural beauty, and cultural ties between Italy and Switzerland have piqued our interest for this travel story, marked by centuries of territorial exchanges and linguistic overlap.
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Notably, both nations share three common languages and witness a significant migration flow. For instance, about 48,000 Swiss residents live in Italy, while Italian citizens comprise the largest group of foreigners living in Switzerland.
Top to bottom images by: AXP Photography, Unsplash; Ricardo Gomez, Unsplash; Carol Jeng, Unsplash
Our exploration begins in Milan, the industrial epicenter of Italy renowned for fashion, design, finance, and media. Venturing further North, we find ourselves in the natural wonders of Como, celebrated for its stunning picturesque landscapes and rich history.
As we move into Switzerland, we’ll enchant you with the ‘lake cities’ of Lugano and Lucerne, before heading to Zurich, the country’s financial hub, and concluding our journey in Geneva, the global center for diplomacy.
Moving Around with Eurail Pass
We recommend that you purchase a Eurail Pass from www.eurail.com for eco-friendly, and hassle-free travel throughout Italy and Switzerland. The Eurail Pass is an all-in-one train ticket that provides flexible access to most European cities.
For our trip, we chose the Global Pass, valid for one month. Selecting a first-class category offers individually adjustable seats, more legroom, wide tables, an electric outlet, and cabin service with seat-side menu options. Note that seat reservations are an additional cost and are not included in the Eurail or Interrail Pass.
We highly recommend that you download the Eurail Mobile Pass & Rail Planner app. It made our trip a breeze. With its interactive map, timetables, and easy departure time changes, it streamlined the entire process.
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