TICINO SWITZERLAND: Top Spots in the Swiss Italian canton! Lugano, Ascona, Locarno + MORE

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TICINO SWITZERLAND: Top Spots in the Swiss Italian canton! Lugano, Ascona, Locarno + MORE

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The Traveling Swiss – Alexis & Louis

Күн бұрын

Hey guys! In this video we’re heading south into the Italian speaking region of Switzerland - Ticino! This region has so many gorgeous places to visit, and we’re going to show you our favorites! Including Locarno & Ascona on Lago Maggiore, Lugano/Lake Lugano, Valle Verzasca, & we’ll even pop over the border to visit the beautiful villages of Varenna & Bellagio on Lake Como! Andiamo!
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Bienvenue & Willkommen! We are Lex & Louis - and together we are The Traveling Swiss. We're an international couple (USA + Switzerland) who have recently moved from NYC to Switzerland. Come travel with us - we'll give you tips and guides, and hopefully have a few laughs along the way. Our goal is to show you that borders are meant to be crossed!
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xx Lex & Louis

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@TheTravelingSwiss 2 жыл бұрын

Need more personalized trip planning? We’ve started offering custom Switzerland itineraries and/or 1:1 consultations due to popular demand. If you need some extra guidance for your trip to Switzerland just send us an email or DM us on Instagram!

@pierrebisset226 3 жыл бұрын

all these lakes are so beautiful! I love Louis' Aperol Spritz shirt LOL!

@florenceminjoot5475 Ай бұрын

For Switzerland - I watch the both of you only You both are the BEST Soooooo Informative, fun, warmth and love in showing off Switzerland ❤️

@TheTravelingSwiss 29 күн бұрын

Wow!! Thank you so much for the kind comment :)

@Albert-Ramhash 6 ай бұрын

Thanks. I'll visit here soon.

@ericadebonis3410 3 жыл бұрын

oh just what i needed! I'm planning a trip through Europe this fall (coming over from Australia) and I've wanted to spend some time in Switzerland. I'd prefer not to go into multiple countries because who knows what will happen with these covid restrictions. It seems like in Switzerland you can *almost* get a taste of a few countries all while inside Swiss borders!

@StepsbyKaatje 3 жыл бұрын

I visited Lugano a few times while I was working in Switzerland. Great place! 😁 That icecream looked delicious! 😋 Have a great weekend!

@StepsbyKaatje 3 жыл бұрын

You guys look like you had a lot of fun! ATB 😀

@IranTourism_official 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic tour my friend, thanks for sharing. Greetings 👍 I LOVE your videos 👍👍👍👍

@TheTravelingSwiss 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching :) ❤️

@TripsCultureTC 3 жыл бұрын

I would like to try the Bungy jump even if I hate heights but I like challenges, for sure I have it in my bucket list 😀

@jdhjimbo 3 жыл бұрын

Great place to while away themhours. Maggiore, Como and Lugano are all bellissimo! I think Lugano is the best town to live in, but many great side trips. Tne warmth is nice also, as it seems early April to late October are ideal,

@feesbeest 2 жыл бұрын

nice video.... i have lots of memories at these lakes..specially lago Maggiore borromean islands

@dontworryimfinite 3 жыл бұрын

Yet another amazing place you’ve shown me! I’ve always kind of wanted to visit that dam after watching Goldeneye so many times as a kid!

@matkoch4028 3 жыл бұрын

very nice tour.. this is certainly one of my most beloved regions in Switzerland. Esepcially fond of Lugano

@CarolandDerek 3 жыл бұрын

Didn’t know regional language areas existed. As always wonderful footage and great shots. 🙏👍 loved the 007 bit 😎😉

@TheTravelingSwiss 3 жыл бұрын

yes! Switzerland is really unique in that way - there are 4 national languages (German, French, Italian, & Romansh) all spoken in different regions!

@xxx_phantom_xxxw_t_a9479 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheTravelingSwiss The 4 (official) national languages are completely correct. By the way, Alexis already knows the "Röstigraben", she should show you on the map * grin

@SaltyBeaverExplores 3 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful area! I would love to visit it all except maybe doing the bungee jump lol. I noticed the gardens around your hotel - so pretty !

@edgeofthemap4842 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful. Loved seeing the 'Goldeneye dam. Definitely somewhere on my list for when I'm next in Switzerland.

@SlovenianGirlAbroad 2 жыл бұрын

Ticino is such a wonderful region. I would love to explore it more, but we're always deterred by the long queues in front of the Gotthard tunnel and the packed trains. No one of you jumped the bungee? I'm disappointed. I was sure Alexis would do it, LOL: 😂🤣 Great tour & ideas what to see and do Alexis & Louis!

@BanshanMarwein 3 жыл бұрын

I'm super jealous of you guys you gotta visit such stunning and cinematic place. The room is just fantastic. Great Vlog guys🔥❤

@NghiaPhamV84 3 жыл бұрын

So beautiful! You're lucky living around these gorgeous places. Really impressive video.

@kimiwaffles Жыл бұрын

Omg i love Alexis’ swimwear on the paddle board!!

@ariari-dv8ji 3 жыл бұрын

I like your vibe guys, you are so natural

@SharedShelter 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful & wonderful video 😀😃😄 Have a good day

@lucyjackson2437 3 жыл бұрын

another epic video in Switzerland!!! You guys need more subs!!!

@2012Tbird Жыл бұрын

How's the weather in May in Ticino? I hope it's nice and sunny like it is in this video

@kevinandange 3 жыл бұрын

Love watching your videos of Switzerland! It's beautiful

3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic. Thank you for sharing 🌹

@mathyscreations 3 жыл бұрын

beautiful place. thanks for sharing

@angelatanurdzic7508 11 ай бұрын

Tišinom is a beautiful region ❤

@philipohmes9395 3 жыл бұрын

This such a tease, as the borders are still closed between the USA and Europe (sigh.) Good to see that the tourists from around the areas are making a comeback. What language(s) are we communicating in with the locals, in this part of Switzerland and northern Italy?

@TheTravelingSwiss 3 жыл бұрын

We can say some basic Italian phrases (ordering food in restaurants, etc) which helps, but otherwise we can usually use English if needed. If you’re on the Swiss side of the border in the Italian region they usually speak German quite well also!

@TheTravelingSwiss 3 жыл бұрын

Also! Borders have opened for a few European countries between the US already - Spain, Italy, Greece, Iceland, Croatia so far are all open for US tourism :)

@philipohmes9395 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheTravelingSwiss Good to know for those people wanting to visit...learn some phrases of the areas you plan on going to. So is that Standard German or some Swiss German variant that is spoken? I am listening to YT Aditoro pronouncing every single town in Germany using Standard German rather than his usual Swiss German speech. I don't know if I will listen to all 4 hours and 6 minutes of the dialogue. Quite the effort on his part !

@philipohmes9395 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheTravelingSwiss That is good to know. I listen to the Tagesshau Program on YT in German to give me the latest updates on what is occurring in Germany. There still seems to be quite a bit of confusion as to the roll out of their COVID vaccine program for the people n that country. The Robert Koch Institute website is the official site for what the latest news is for entries and travel restrictions into Germany. www.rki.de/EN/Home/homepage_node.html updated frequently. The latest news is published both in German and English. The Frankfurt am Main Airport is my hub airport for entering Europe from North America. I am looking forward soon to be returning to Basel soon.

@louistheodorebourgeois1182 3 жыл бұрын

I love Ticino!! Good for Switzerland to have that touch of Italian culture. Maybe they should acquire Sardinia...

@xxx_phantom_xxxw_t_a9479 3 жыл бұрын

Of course, well, we also have a southern corner, just like the French language region (with its peculiarities) and no less also the Grisons with their Rhaeto-Romanic language, their own culture. I don't want to miss any of these enrichments.

@jamesng4478 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@exploreaswego 3 жыл бұрын

AHHH Love it! You guys are so great and sharing where to go and what to do!!!! We always enjoy your tours but how do you decide what to feature? We need to check this place out for sure!

@janjanssen6083 3 жыл бұрын

a beautiful tour of an even more beautiful region. Do you recommend more Lago Maggiore, Lugano, or the famous Como?

@tastykitchenandvlogs3209 3 жыл бұрын

Nice Sharing 👍 stay connected

@thelittlethingsbyeva 3 жыл бұрын

all the places are looking beautiful! Hopefully I can spend a weekend there this summer 😊 altought the hotel prices are very much up there in this region 😅

@gorantodorovski8356 Жыл бұрын

Just Stunning 💚enjoy 🇦🇺

@ariskoke87 6 ай бұрын

Can you fly a drone there? Especially by the dam

@tompurvis1261 Жыл бұрын

Again, we are staying at the same hotel as you. How did you get from the hotel to dinner?

@emilyl2453 3 жыл бұрын

This is where I am!! Im studying here in Lugano

@TheTravelingSwiss 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing! Let us know if you have any recommendations for next time! :)

@czasnaodlot7455 3 жыл бұрын

What the amazing places - Its never were on my bucket list and now I have to go there some day!! Thanks for sharing your video

@InfoIn123 2 жыл бұрын

very good...

@jdhjimbo 3 жыл бұрын

Do all the Lake Como ferries take cars? Do you really need a car, as these towns are pretty compact? Oh, how I want to stay on Como! Thanks for the views in Ticino!

@TheTravelingSwiss 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jim, No, only a few ferries take cars, between Bellagio, Varenna and Menaggio. We only needed a car to get to Lago Como from Ticino, but once you are there, a car is more annoying than anything else. The towns are compact and mostly pedestrian. So if you have the possibility to get there by train (to Como for example), then you'll enjoy it much more.

@jdhjimbo 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheTravelingSwiss Thanks, that is what I thought. Drive to whatever town on the Lake will be your bases, and then just use ferries and feet for the exploring. I love places that downplay cars, anyway. Perhaps a motor scooter could be handy in some places.

@KomalK3B Жыл бұрын

I understand that you have travelled these places in car..how about if you have to do this in trains..and other local transportation as a family in 3-4 days..

@melissagoodwin2602 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, I planned on visiting Switzerland in February. What is it like visiting Switzerland especially now. Covid-19 protocol and things to consider?

@TheTravelingSwiss 3 жыл бұрын

hi! thanks for the comment! restrictions are always changing but for now Switzerland is quite open! You have to wear masks indoors and on public transit, but everything is open. To enter CH, you need to have a negative PCR test or proof of vaccination with an EMEA approved vaccine

@melissagoodwin2602 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheTravelingSwiss thanks alot

@afrocyberdelia 2 жыл бұрын

Is Locarno or Lugano better to live? Per vivere un paio di anni sarebbe meglio Locarno o Lugano? Pour y vivre: Locarno ou Lugano?

@NelsonMartins-nv1fq 5 ай бұрын

What is the name of the hotel you stayed at In Ticino

@TheTravelingSwiss 5 ай бұрын

Giardino Lago

@kristine6996 9 ай бұрын

Where did you stay, seems nice hotel? 🤩.

@TheTravelingSwiss 9 ай бұрын

It was called giardino lago, very nice hotel

@xxx_phantom_xxxw_t_a9479 3 жыл бұрын

Great, the Verzasca Valley, for me one of the most beautiful valleys we have, especially the region around the Ponte dei Salti. Water (crystal clear and ice cold), rock cut by the water and the colors by the sun; but also an extremely dangerous place (swimming accidents!). NB: From 14'30 "3/4 of the picture is black, what have you censored there? * Laughs

@TheTravelingSwiss 3 жыл бұрын

Ugh! It got corrupted when I uploaded and didn’t realize 😫😫

@babytech4158 2 жыл бұрын

Nice videos👍going to see Lugano on September2022 what’s the name of the place that you stayed

@TheTravelingSwiss 2 жыл бұрын

Giardino Lago!

@AdventuresUnlimited360 3 жыл бұрын

I wished I travelled more in Switzerland during my last stopover. Is this a recent visit?

@TheTravelingSwiss 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! This was filmed this past weekend

@ariari-dv8ji 3 жыл бұрын

5:41 the kid has a taugh mom xD

@trinedalhaug2458 2 жыл бұрын

lucky!

@doomergirl3981 3 жыл бұрын

I will go next week for 2 weeks to lake como, are there covid checks between como and lugano because im afraid i cant go to Lugano because of the pcr test.

@TheTravelingSwiss 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! If you are fully vaccinated you don’t need a covid test to enter Switzerland, otherwise you will need a test - they check randomly at land border crossings for it

@doomergirl3981 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheTravelingSwiss thank you then i will skip it, i have only one vaccin unfortunatly