Annecy is located a 30 minute drive from the Swiss border. So when a friend of ours was flying into Geneva we all piled into the car and headed out to pick her up. Crossing the border, we had to buy a permit to drive on the Swiss highways, required for all vehicles. After collecting our friend, we headed downtown to see Geneva. Located right on Lake Geneva, the city is bustling with activity and quite charming. Everyone in Switzerland speaks English, so you won’t have any trouble getting around.
Our next stop was Lausanne, headquarters of the International Olympic Committee. Lausanne is further along the north side of Lake Geneva. Our GPS had a bit of a tough time getting us to the entrance due to some construction, but we eventually made it and really enjoyed the IOC museum. Memorabilia from the Olympics are on display with some interactive displays, and as we have recommended before, get the audio guide.
The Travel Bum.