Chris T

Aarau is the capital city of the Kanton of Aargau in Switzerland. It’s not the most exciting of places, but it does have something for everybody. Quiet, cute, hidden cafés, fancy “Members only” club on top of a high rise (contact me if you want to go; I am one of those members ;-), great Spaghetti, “older than 25 only” dance club, concerts, open air restaurant in summer, wonderful view of the Mittelland from the church square, the only Swiss Starbucks in a non-major city, etc, etc.

What is particularly charming is the old part of town with its beautifully decorated houses. Another advantage of Aarau is that many of Switzerland’s bigger city’s are within less than one hour’s driving distance (Zürich, Bern, Basel, Lucerne)

Elgin is perfect for visiting Whisky distilleries!

Very central, in the heart of the Speyside Whisky region, Elgin itself is well worth a visit. The people I have met there were all extremely friendly and helpful, happily explaining things to us tourists, and pointing out the things to do and things to see.

Glen Grant Distillery is nearby. The Whisky – when young, as it is sold by the distillery itself – is dreadful. It needs time. Lots of it. But the garden (!) is well worth the trip. Modelled after african countryside (without the lions) it has lush vegetation, and the stream from which the water used in Whisky production is taken runs through it. If you make it to the very end (and top) of the garden, you’re rewarded with a dram from the “safe”. If you so desire, you can add water, directly taken from the stream.

I have been to Paris many times. 11 in total, if I remember correctly. And 3 of those 11 times I went there with a friend and left with a girlfriend. “Die Stadt der Liebe” “La ville de l’amour” “The city of love”… Paris, in any language, deserves its name!