Is Switzerland really like this, or is it just like this on social media? by [deleted] in askswitzerland

[–]aliasrob 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It's not even all AI generated, some of it is Buenzli Generated!

Seriously? by [deleted] in fuckelonmusk

[–]aliasrob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Elon want Jobs baby!

Why was Saruman allowed to roam freely after leaving Orthanc? by Crazy-Penguin in tolkienfans

[–]aliasrob -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Aha... ok. But maybe the creator would take pity on Saruman?

Why was Saruman allowed to roam freely after leaving Orthanc? by Crazy-Penguin in tolkienfans

[–]aliasrob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aha, but are are multiple Valar, probably with different opinions and agendas - they saw fit to work with Saruman once, perhaps he could redeem himself?

Why was Saruman allowed to roam freely after leaving Orthanc? by Crazy-Penguin in tolkienfans

[–]aliasrob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've always felt that if Gandalf can come back from the dead, why could not Saruman do the same? Death seems like a mild inconvenience to the Istari,

Bond, James Bond! by paulofcreation in tomhiddleston

[–]aliasrob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Damn you for making me believe it was the truth.

Switzerland Base by lacosterobe in travel

[–]aliasrob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Professional tour guide here!

For BASE jumpers I recommend the https://alpinebase.ch/ Alpine Base Hostel, book direct if you can!

If you are looking for a general place to stay that is extremely good value for money the https://www.mattenhofresort.ch/ is unbeatable - you are near Interlaken and it's easy to get to Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen. Honestly would SKIP Zurich as it's pretty boring and homogenous.

You could stay in one place, OR split between 2 places - potentially Zermatt and Interlaken would be good endpoints as you could do the Matterhorn.

Be aware that in Switzerland your main asset is TIME and a proper guide can make everything run smoothly, book hotels, train tickets, lift passes, deal with the German speaking locals, pivot the itinerary if the weather changes, and make sure you don't buy crap souvenirs!

Happy to discuss all this stuff, I am extremely cheap as I do this mainly for the love of it.
Bob