S1 E1: A Swiss Getaway
Alana launches into Switzerland exploring the alpine beauty of Luzerne and where llamas roam - An ideal introduction to the iconic Swiss landscape.
27 minutes
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Across three incredible seasons, Alana Nichols introduces the diverse sceneries, lifestyles, cultures and cuisines of Switzerland, Australia, and Taiwan. Alana is an inquisitive and playful host, engaging the regions’ experts with thoughtfulness and genuine excitement.
Cast: Alana Nichols, Roger Federer
Director: Kuo-hao Li
Alana launches into Switzerland exploring the alpine beauty of Luzerne and where llamas roam - An ideal introduction to the iconic Swiss landscape.
27 minutes
Alana takes to Mt. Pilatus on a mountain-climbing train, hikes the Dragon Path, zip-lines, rides a speed toboggan and more.
23 minutes
Alana further explores the Alps, which even James Bond couldn't resist as she takes us where the 1969 film On Her Majesty's Secret Service was shot.
23 minutes
Alana explores the cottage that inspired the Heidi novels and treks with a pack of St. Bernards, the national dog of Switzerland.
26 minutes
Alana speaks with world-renown tennis player Roger Federer about his foundation and introduces us to the stunning nightlife of Zurich.
23 minutes
Accompanied by leading glaciologist Dr. David Volken, Alana traces the Rhöne River from Geneva Lake to the glacier village of Glestsch.
23 minutes
Alana launches up a mountain beginning at Zermatt, journeying all the way to St. Mortiz, a high alpine resort almost 6,000 feet above sea level.
25 minutes
Alana boards the World Heritage railway linking a plethora of languages and cultures, crossing the region and arriving in Lugano, Switzerland.
22 minutes
Alana shows us how the Swiss make their delicious cheese, sampling multiple varieties, then taking to the Sbrinz Route, used to transport cheese.
24 minutes
Founded in 1157, the Medieval city of Fribourg is where Alana takes us next, exploring the Gothic cathedrals and surprisingly preserved architecture.
22 minutes
Alana visits two World Heritage listed cities, where she learns the history of Swiss watchmaking and delves into the art of wood-craft.
26 minutes
Alana takes to experience the Freiberger is a magnificent breed of draft and pack horse native to the Swiss state of Jura.
22 minutes
On Swiss National Day, Alana visits Rutli, the city from which the country of Switzerland originated and joins the national holiday celebration.
22 minutes