Couchsurfing.com is such an amazing way to travel. Connecting with the locals is just so important to me. I have not yet stayed in a hotel, and I don't ever plan to.
I really lucked into a place in Yverdon-les-Bains, I walked into a vegetarian Meat Free Monday theme night. Let me explain. See here: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12953772-the-meat-free-monday-cookbook - Paul McCartney and his family started the concept and wrote a book.
I was accepted so last minute by these two hosts! They had a really nice apartment, with huge vaulted ceilings, massive rooms, and a sweet balcony. I was so lucky to walk into a kitchen in full gear as 6 people whipped up an amazing veggie meal. Yellow curry (made with mortar and pestle), basmati rice, fresh organic veg, homemade humous, and apple strudels! The strudels were the best part I think. We all got to make our own with the dough, apples, nuts, and maples butter! Shape it with our hands, fill the inside and then roll it. They came out still hot from the oven after dinner, GoldStar to the hosts! What fun! Great people, great food, great conversation! Merci a Sarah et Regis! If you ever visit Canada again, the Yurt door is always open!
Back roads in Switzerland, the road less traveled truly is the best way. Leo enjoying the view.
Switzerland is one of the most naturally gorgeous countries in the world. C'est vraiment formidable, I'm almost at the Alps!
