Episode 1 Review. Sharing the experience of missing a flight, losing luggage, and reviewing a 1-night stay in Vienna, Austria

Episode 2 Review. Where is the horizon? Oh, there it is at "Lyon".

This review is based on my personal experience and expenses. I hope it will be helpful for your travel planning. I will gradually share more detailed reviews.

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Let's get started. I took the TER train from Lyon, which cost 28.2 euros. The ticket can be purchased at the automatic ticket machine. Don't forget to validate your ticket at the yellow validation machine, which is about waist-high and located throughout the station. The journey from Lyon to Geneva took about 2 hours. Upon arrival, I was hungry. Food here is quite expensive, so I went to the Migros supermarket, which seemed to be a bit cheaper. There are actually 2-3 convenience stores in the area. On the lower ground floor, there are shops selling fashion, goods, clothes, shoes, etc. This is also the way to cross to the other side of the street to get to my hotel. I booked a room at the Hotel Cristal Design. Most hotels in Europe allow check-in at 3 pm. So I left my luggage and went out to explore.

One important detail I forgot to mention is that if you book a hotel here, you will receive a daily Geneva Transportation Pass. This pass grants you access to Geneva's public transportation system, allowing you to explore the city with ease. Without further ado, our first destination is the United Nations, also known as the UN. From Geneva Station, I recommend taking the tram towards Nation Station. The ride is short, and you can simply stay on until the end of the line.

The tram will arrive at Nation Station, which is the final stop.

The most prominent feature of this location is the sky. It's incredibly blue and adorned with the flags of UN members, creating a beautiful and unique visual. Notably, there's a three-legged chair, which symbolizes the resilience of the group's members. Even with one leg missing, the chair remains standing, representing the group's ability to overcome challenges. (Please correct me if I'm wrong.) I skimmed through the text and didn't pay much attention to the meaning.

After spending some time at the UN, one of our group members noticed the University of Geneva while riding Tram 15 before reaching Nation. As she was interested in education, she decided to take a closer look. The university is located about 100-200 meters from the UN, walking back towards the Tram line.

I would love to go back to my childhood and study here. It must be amazing. I really like the atmosphere here.

Let's take a short walk, it won't take long. I will take you all on a tour of the local market. Let me tell you, I've been here twice before, and I always come on Saturdays. So, I'm not sure what other days it's open. But if you want to be sure, come on a Saturday. It's like a drive-through market where people sell things from the back of their cars.

This market offers a wide variety of goods, including clothing, fabrics, bags, books, toys, small items, and even satellite dishes and road signs. To get there, take Tram 15 and get off at Cirque station, which is a large area similar in size to Sanam Luang. The vendors set up their stalls along the edge of the walkway.

From Cirque Station, walk for approximately 200-300 meters to reach Bastion Park.

The front of the building features several chessboards, which, to be honest, seem to inspire more seriousness than relaxation. Haha!

The interior is just as beautiful as the exterior.

After enjoying the flowers and greenery, we returned to our starting point at the hotel. We walked along the nearby streets, and of course, I will take you to Jet d'Eau, Geneva's iconic fountain. It's visible in the distance, and we're getting closer.

Move closer, please.

Here's another picture. You can take this boat across the river to see the Flower Clock (which was closed for repairs when I visited), or you can walk. I chose to walk.

The final stop was the city center's shopping district. However, due to the high prices, I didn't purchase much. If you've been to Switzerland, you'll find that other countries are a breeze (as many have said).