A couple smiles in front of a grassy field with a path leading to homes and mountains in the background. The sky is blue with clouds
Business Insider's reporter traveled to six European cities, and her favorite destination was a small town outside of Zurich, Switzerland.
  • During a two-week backpacking trip in Europe, I booked an Airbnb in a small town in Switzerland.
  • Roggwil is a village filled with grassy fields, quiet neighborhoods, and mountain landscapes. 
  • The town ended up being a hidden gem, and my favorite destination of the trip.

The last night of my two-week trip to Europe was the best one. But it didn't start out that way.