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Switzerland
Everything and nothing: the perfect small town of Nyon, Switzerland
The row of knotted trees along the lake lead you straight to the Roman ruins, and much like in Italy it is the striking contrast between ancient and modern life that lends Nyon its unique vibrancy. Medieval streets filled with a large fresh market bring up another dramatic juxtaposition of movie-perfect scenery in an undeniably genuine world.
An elegant Swiss secret: Rheinfelden
The water provides typical Swiss perfection: a glassy showcase for the pure, blue sky and delicate buildings. As you watch swans and ducks glide by, it’s easy to get lost in the moment and imagine this place as an eternally peaceful paradise. However, during World War II, the bridge that now serves as a rather uneventful crossing point into Germany was the site of many escape attempts by American prisoners of war. The waters that seem so pristine and still were for many a terrifying conduit to freedom, either in life or death.