Traveling Huntleys

Inspiring travel stories, tips, and guides from a couple exploring the world one destination at a time.

Michael Huntley

Lucerne, Switzerland

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Last Updated: May 2026

Lucerne, Switzerland, nestled on the shores of Lake Lucerne and ringed by the peaks of Mount Pilatus and Rigi, is one of the most picturesque cities in all of Europe. It was our final stop on a Tauck Switzerland tour, arriving by motorcoach from Bern. Lucerne made for a spectacular finale — from the medieval Chapel Bridge and the solemn Lion Monument to the frescoed streets of the Old Town and the remarkable Rosengart Collection of Picasso and Klee. Our Tauck group also enjoyed a farewell dinner at the lakeside Seehotel Baumgarten, complete with a traditional Swiss alphorn performance.

View from our hotel balcony over Lake Lucerne towards downtown Lucerne, Switzerland
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Southern Africa Safari Guide: Kruger, Botswana, Cape Town & Stellenbosch

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Last Updated: May 2026

In May 2016, we spent three weeks in southern Africa — a four-night safari at Lion Sands Narina Lodge in Kruger National Park, days exploring Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula, four nights at a remote bush camp on the Linyanti River in Botswana, and two days in the Cape Winelands at Stellenbosch before flying home. It was a trip that reset our idea of what wildlife travel could be. We’ve covered all four stops in detail, and this guide collects everything we’ve written into a single planning resource.

Young male lion at sunrise, Kruger National Park, South Africa
Lion watching the bush plane land at the Linyanti airstrip, Botswana
Cape Point Nature Reserve, Cape Town, South Africa
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The Ultimate Arizona RV Travel Guide: Destinations, Routes & Tips for Every Season

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Last Updated: May 2026

Arizona has been our most-visited state by a wide margin — and for good reason. We first arrived in January 2018 for a winter stay in Tucson and haven’t stopped coming back. Over seven years and more than forty posts, we’ve explored the Sonoran Desert in every season, hiked saguaro forests in multiple mountain ranges, stood at the rim of the Grand Canyon, photographed ancient petroglyphs in Canyon de Chelly, and found quiet corners of this state that most people drive past without stopping. Jake spent his best years exploring Arizona’s dog-friendly trails. Sandy found her favorite sunsets here. Michael has been visiting since the early 1980s and still finds something new every trip.

This guide collects everything we’ve written about Arizona — more than forty posts covering every region of the state — organized by geography so you can plan a trip to any part of it. Whether you’re spending a week in Tucson, making the full loop through the Colorado Plateau, or just passing through on I-40, there’s a post here with the details you need.

Michael and Jake Huntley, Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Arizona
Sandy and Jake Huntley, Painted Desert, Arizona
Jake Huntley, Page Arizona
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Bern, Switzerland

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Last Updated: May 2026

Bern, the capital of Switzerland, offers a nice blend of political significance, cultural preservation and scenic beauty. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the city charms visitors with its medieval architecture, sandstone buildings, and the striking turquoise loop of the Aare River. On our Tauck Switzerland tour, we traveled by bus from Interlaken and Jungfraujoch to Bern for a half-day exploration of one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval capitals.

A view of Bern and the Aare River from the Rosengarten, Switzerland
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Jungfraujoch, Switzerland

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Last Updated: May 2026

Jungfraujoch is one of Switzerland’s most rewarding excursions, combining breathtaking alpine scenery with remarkable engineering history. Known as the “Top of Europe,” Jungfraujoch sits at 3,454 meters (11,332 feet) and offers access to the Aletsch Glacier, Europe’s largest glacier, along with panoramic views of the Bernese Alps. On our Tauck Switzerland tour, the full-day journey to Jungfraujoch — complete with champagne in the Ice Palace and hot cocoa on the glacier — was one of the most unforgettable experiences of the entire trip.

Panoramic view of Jungfrau peak from Jungfraujoch, Top of Europe, Switzerland
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Interlaken, Switzerland

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Last Updated: May 2026

Interlaken, Switzerland sits dramatically between the turquoise Lakes Thun and Brienz in the Bernese Oberland, serving as the adventure hub of the Jungfrau region. This lakeside town draws nature lovers with its backdrop of snow-capped peaks like Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. On our Tauck Switzerland tour, Interlaken served as our base for two memorable nights — including a sunset dinner at Harder Kulm and a once-in-a-lifetime journey to Jungfraujoch the following day.

Looking at the valley of Interlaken from Harder Kulm, Switzerland
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