Travel guides
Every Travel article on the Switzerland eSIM blog, newest first.
Why the Glacier Express Needs Its Own Seat Reservation
A Swiss Travel Pass gets you on the Glacier Express but not into a seat. Here is why the reservation is billed separately and how to book it.
How Expensive Switzerland Really Is: the Cost Structure
Switzerland is expensive in a specific, predictable shape. Here is which lines dominate a trip budget and which ones you can actually move.
Booking Jungfraujoch Tickets: How Far Ahead, and Which Route
Whether Jungfraujoch tickets need advance booking, how the two routes up differ, and why the weather forecast matters more than the calendar.
Swiss Travel Pass or Half Fare Card: Which One Saves Money
The break-even between Switzerland's two rail-discount products depends on how densely you travel, not how long you stay. Here is how to work it out.
Do Tourists Actually Need a Swiss SIM Card?
An honest look at whether visitors to Switzerland need local connectivity at all, and why the answer usually points to an eSIM rather than a physical SIM.