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Jen Reviews

Bürgenstock Alpine Spa ~ Heaven on Earth

I’ve been to numerous spas in my lifetime in several places around the world and I can confidently say that the Alpine Spa at the Bürgenstock Resort in Switzerland is one of the absolute BEST! Beyond the obvious breathtaking views, the facilities are first class. The Bürgenstock Hotel and Alpine Spa situated at the heart of the Bürgenstock Resort, is located 500m above Lake Lucerne in the canton of Nidwalden, Switzerland. The Bürgenstock Resort is comprised of four different hotels, extensive wellness facilities, several fine dining restaurants, a nine hole golf course, numerous boutiques and several recreational activities. This 5…

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Jen Switzerland

Top 10 Must See Sights in Lucerne, Switzerland

View from our Swiss home If you’ve been following my blog and/or Instagram then you know that I’ve lived in Lucerne, Switzerland for the last three and a half years. Before we moved, I did all the usual research on top sights and must do’s in the area. I was so excited to find out everything that this magnificent country had to offer and specifically the area in which we’d be living. If you’re reading this, then hopefully you’re thinking about visiting this magnificent place as well. I’ve had the opportunity to experience more than I ever could have imagined…

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Jen Travel

White Turf St. Moritz ~ International Horse Races since 1907

#whiteturf Welcome to White Turf … As if you needed another reason to visit St. Moritz beyond the fact that it’s St. Moritz … then add White Turf to the mix and it’s a no brainer. You may have been to a horse race before but I guarantee that you’ve never seen anything like this! White Turf is the only horse race in the world held on a frozen lake. Such a unique event, taking place in the glamorous alpine resort town of St. Moritz, located in the Swiss canton of Grabünden in the Engadine valley at 1800 meters above…

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Jen Israel

Jerusalem Travel Diary

Views overlooking Jerusalem from the Austrian Hospice located in the Muslim Quarter Jerusalem ~ The City of Gold Jerusalem, one of the oldest and holiest cities in the world. The Old City has a history that is believed to go back more than 3,000 years, while the walls that surround the Old City were first built in 1538 by Suileman the Magnificent. A home to some of the most important and sacred religious sites for Muslims, Jews and Christians. Though, you do not have to be religious to appreciate this incredible intense city. No matter what your belief, standing in…

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Jen Israel

Tel Aviv Travel Diary

Ben Gurion (the first Prime Minister of Israel) statue on Frishman Beach Shalom, my friends! Welcome to Tel Aviv … Tel Aviv (meaning “Hill of Spring” in Hebrew) has been listed as one of the top travel destinations for 2020 and I can certainly see why. Located on Israel’s Mediterranean coast, Tel Aviv boasts 14 km of dazzling beaches, a vibrant food scene, buzzing nightlife (not that I experienced much of that as that is past my bedtime! Haha) and of course, fascinating history in every direction! That is precisely why, when I had the unexpected opportunity, I jumped at the chance…

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