This one simple perk was the biggest way I saved money while visiting one of the world's most expensive travel destinations

• Switzerland is an expensive country to visit.
• On a recent trip to Basel, I paid $38 for a burger and $607 per night for a hotel room.
• But a hotel with complimentary breakfast saved me hundreds of dollars.

If you're traveling to Switzerland, a few things will likely be mentioned.

People will want to know if you did an adrenaline-fueled activity like skydiving in someplace beautiful like Interlaken. They'll be eager to hear just how many pounds of Swiss chocolate you consumed. And most likely, they'll ask how you afforded the trip in the first place.