Travel Planning Specialist
Jonas Schmid
Jonas Schmid, a Basel-based travel consultant, has helped hundreds of visitors craft seamless Swiss itineraries—from luxury rail journeys to city breaks. His expertise ensures every traveler can navigate Switzerland with confidence.
- Writing about travel
- 9+ years
- Covers
- Swiss public transport (SBB, rail passes), city itineraries, budgeting and logistics, luxury travel planning
- Languages
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Stories by Jonas Schmid
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Swimming in the Aare in Bern: Marzili, Entry Points and Safety Rules
How Bern's summer ritual of floating down the Aare works, where to get in and out, and what to know about the current and cold water.
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Switzerland SIM Cards and Mobile Data: A Guide for Visitors
Why EU roaming doesn't cover Switzerland, how prepaid SIMs and eSIMs work there, and how to stay online without a large phone bill.
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How to Eat Well in Switzerland on a Budget
Supermarkets, lunch menus, self-service restaurants and free drinking water: practical ways to keep Swiss food costs under control.
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Swiss Travel Pass vs Half Fare Card: Which Swiss Rail Pass to Buy
How the Swiss Travel Pass, Swiss Travel Pass Flex, Half Fare Card and regional passes differ, and how to work out which one pays off for your trip.
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Switzerland Packing List by Season: What to Bring Year-Round
What to pack for Switzerland in spring, summer, autumn and winter, including plugs, footwear, layers for the mountains and the essentials people forget.
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Where to Stay in Switzerland: Hotels, Hostels, Mountain Huts and Farm Stays
The main types of accommodation in Switzerland, which bases suit which trips, and the booking details that affect price and convenience.
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Switzerland on a Budget: Practical Ways to Cut Travel Costs
How to keep the cost of a Swiss trip down: choosing the right rail pass, saving on food and accommodation, and using free guest cards.
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Understanding Switzerland’s Visa Requirements
Who can visit Switzerland visa-free, how to apply for a Schengen visa, which documents you need and what the new EES and ETIAS systems mean for travellers.
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Zermatt with Kids: Family Activities in Summer and Winter
What families can do in Zermatt: Wolli's playgrounds and lake at Sunnegga, easy lake walks, the Gornergrat railway, the Gorner Gorge and kid-friendly travel tips.
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Lugano’s Neighborhoods
A practical guide to Lugano's districts, from the old town and Paradiso to Cassarate, Castagnola, Monte Brè and the lakeside village of Gandria.
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A Weekend in Zermatt: Two-Day Itinerary for Summer and Winter
A practical two-day plan for Zermatt covering the Gornergrat, the Klein Matterhorn, the old village and how to get there by train.
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Where to Eat Fondue in Switzerland, and How to Order It
Which Swiss regions and places are best for cheese fondue, how the main styles differ, and the table customs that come with the pot.