As my travels come to an end, I have seen so much of the beautiful, diverse land in Switzerland. I’ve been on the top of three mountains — Rigi, Pilatus and Ticino — each with their own wide view of the countryside. I have seen where Italy and Switzerland are separated only by a lake and some mounta...

Land is scarce in Switzerland as mountain ranges and lakes take up most of the landscape. With a growing population and the land running out, cities are built close together. Houses are also built close together where neighbors can see into each other’s backyards. Most tall buildings that you see ar...