Outright Odds: 12/1 Group G Winners: 1/2 France were required to call on the cavalry to ensure qualification to the finals. Stuck in fourth place in their group, retired veterans Zinedine Zidane, Claude Makelele and Lilian Thuram returned to the side in an attempt to turn around the fortunes of the failing side. A precious 1-0 win in the Republic…
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Best Ski Resorts In Europe
Tourism has been a booming industry for the past few decades and ski resorts have seen a surge in interest, but where are the best places to go in Europe to make the most of the snow and the nightlife? For many people Val D’Isere remains the first choice. This area in the French Alps has become so popular with…
Swiss Army Watch Peerless Keeper Of Time
The soldier released his parachute mid-air. He reaches the ground and wades through a murky swamp, making sure to raise his rifle above his head. He uses his compass to move towards the coordinates he was given. Then, he peers through his binoculars and sees the fortress that he and his battalion have to storm for a search and rescue…
Swiss Banks Traditional Leaders In Financial Privacy
When most investors think about offshore asset havens, the first prospect that comes to mind is the traditional Swiss Bank Account. This has become a virtual stereotype of asset protection, probably because Swiss banks have been in this field of financial services the longest compared to other countries. Switzerland has maintained a longstanding political distance between itself and the rest…
Leave Your Fondue Pot At Home Travel To Switzerland
Switzerland, formally known as The Confederation Helvetica, is a landlocked mountainous haven in the heart of Europe. Partially due to the isolating geography, the Swiss people have maintained a strong commitment to tradition, independence and the preservation of their long-established way of life. Hence, it is very important for the traveler to note that Switzerland is not a member of…
World Cup 2006 Preview Switzerland
Outright Odds: 150/1 Group G Winners: 4/1 Switzerland qualified from the same group as Group F opponents France and also remained unbeaten in 10 qualifying matches, with four wins and six draws. After finishing in runners-up spot they faced Turkey, a side they had beaten just once in their history, in the play-offs. After winning the first leg 2-0 they…
A Trip To Switzerland
Aren’t you the lucky one? A trip to Switzerland is in your future and maybe you are wondering how to spend your time. There are so many things to see and do in this country. Hiking is one of the most exciting things to do in Switzerland. Once the snow melts the Swiss Alps become extremely crowded but you can…
Scenic Wonders Swiss Alps Italian Lakes
Planes, trains, motorcoaches, boats, cable cars, gondolas, lake steamer, funicular, cog wheel train and ferry were our modes of transport. We were 62 singles with 124 bags who came, who saw, who conquered Switzerland & Italy. Aside from the traffic delays of high holiday season, it went without a hitch. No lost passports and no one lost. It was a…