As a journalist, I’ve written about crime for newspapers, business deals for magazines, cruise ship ports for online travel publications and industry trends for websites. My focus now is exclusively on travel. 
A clear blue lake, a towering medieval castle, and creaking covered bridges—set against a ring of snowcapped Alps. That’s Thun, a small Swiss city between Bern and Interlaken, where you can savor slow travel yet remain close to the alpine attractions that draw millions to central Switzerland.
Like many travelers, I assumed touristy Interlaken was the obvious base for exploring the Bernese Alps last spring.
After a closer look at the map, I noticed Thun (pronounced toon), folded into a corner of crescent-shaped Lake Thun. Further research revealed its charms: spectacular views from the hilltop castle, walking paths along both sides of the River Aare, and easy access to the region’s lakes and mountains. Decision made.
To read the full story about my visit to Thun, please follow this link to Food Wine Travel Magazine.
If you want to read other stories about my travels in Switzerland, please see my story Travel Dupes for Switzerland’s most popular panoramic trains and my story about the Bellevue Palace Hotel in Bern.
Another excellent article. Your descriptions stir my desire to go to Switzerland again. While traveling vicariously through your travels, in person is on my bucket list.