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

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The author's hotel in Basel, Switzerland.
The author's hotel in Basel, Switzerland.

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I left my 3 kids behind to celebrate my 40th birthday on a Swiss mountain. Being alone was just what I needed.

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Woman wearing an orange helmet crossing suspension bridge in Switzerland.
Wendy Altschuler left her kids behind for a solo adventure in Switzerland.

Wendy Altschuler

Switzerland offers $60K cash prize for ideas to rid its iconic alpine lakes of military ammunition

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Lake Lucerne, Switzerland.
Lake Lucerne, Switzerland.

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I had my first baby in Switzerland and the second after moving home to Chicago. Giving birth in the US left much to be desired.

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Woman in winter clothes pushing baby carriage in Switzerland.
Chantal Panozzo had her first baby in Switzerland and the second after moving back to the US.

Chantal Panozzo

A Swiss town is home to a 5-star hotel that welcomes everyone from the ultrawealthy to royalty. Take a look inside.

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The author in her room at the five-star Hotel Les Trois Rois.
The author in her hotel room at the Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois in Basel, Switzerland.

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I booked an Airbnb in a Swiss village to save money while backpacking Europe for 2 weeks. It ended up being my favorite destination.

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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.

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Photos show the mysterious ancient objects that mountaineers are finding on the Alps' melting glaciers

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archaeologist in yellow shirt holds ancient rusty horseshoe in plastic bag beside a cart with a grey bin holding a large black trashbag in a large basement storage room
Romain Andenmatten shows a horseshoe found on a melting glacier.

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I loved my first visit to Switzerland — but my trip would've been better if I hadn't made these 5 mistakes

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I rode trains to visit three towns in Switzerland, and there are only a few things I would do differently.

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4 members of UK's richest family convicted of exploiting servants at Swiss mansion

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Indian-Swiss billionaire family members Namrata Hinduja (L) and Ajay Hinduja (2ndR) arrive at the Geneva's courthouse with their lawyers Yael Hayat (C) and Robert Assael (R) at the opening day of their trial for human trafficking on January 15, 2024.

I traveled on a double-decker train between France and Switzerland at 199mph. See inside the TGV Lyria, which costs as little as $50.

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The author, the TGV Lyria, and its café car.

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