TRAVELLIVE 06-2016
The bustling city with thousands of glass and concrete walls surrounding all offices makes me tired, hoping there is something push me up each morning like a string that wind up a clock. No matter how hustle the life is, I know if we’re just lazy all days, success and achievements will never come to us since there is no such thing as a free lunch. If we don’t join the high-speed wheel of life, trying our best, we will be stagnant in our room and that bustling world will forget us soon. Someday, you and I will wonder which cog we are in the life wheel.
The bustling city with thousands of glass and concrete walls surrounding all offices makes me tired, hoping there is something push me up each morning like a string that wind up a clock. No matter how hustle the life is, I know if we’re just lazy all days, success and achievements will never come to us since there is no such thing as a free lunch. If we don’t join the high-speed wheel of life, trying our best, we will be stagnant in our room and that bustling world will forget us soon. Someday, you and I will wonder which cog we are in the life wheel.
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travel<br />
Text and photos: Ngan Tran<br />
Many make the common mistake of<br />
thinking that Geneva is the capital of<br />
Switzerland. Being the UN headquarters<br />
and such a famous city contributes to the<br />
confusion. Many of my friends who have<br />
lived in Europe for years still give the<br />
incorrect answer to the question, “what is<br />
the capital of Switzerland?”<br />
112<br />
The true capital of Switzerland - Bern - is a small<br />
and historic city, which strongly contrasts with the<br />
large and modern Geneva. In 1983, the Old City of<br />
Bern was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage<br />
site. Do you need more reason to give it a visit?<br />
I came to Bern on a beautiful spring day in April.<br />
The breeze and gentle sunlight illuminated my<br />
soul. I felt serene as I strolled around the Old<br />
City. I could explore the city on foot because<br />
Bern’s center is relatively small. Neither public<br />
transportation nor a map are really needed. Indeed,<br />
whenever I come to a small city, I prefer to get lost.<br />
It sounds strange but looking at the buildings, the<br />
people, and their lives at a distance, from behind<br />
bus or tram windows isn’t the way I want or think<br />
it should be. When you’re lost (intentionally or<br />
unintentionally), you may come across many<br />
nice things; a small lane or alley with balconies<br />
overflowing with flowers, a solitary chair overlook<br />
the Aare river, or a nice person trying to help you<br />
find your bearings (well, you are lost, remember?).<br />
All in all, in a city with many hidden picturesque<br />
corners like Bern, my sincere advice is to spend<br />
your time walking around to really take in the city’s<br />
charm.<br />
Of course, if you are not confident walking or outof-shape,<br />
Bern’s tramways are clean and effective.<br />
Regardless, you should check out the Marzili<br />
funicular - the shortest in Europe. It takes only a<br />
minute to ride this cute little railcar from 1885. One<br />
minute to ride but at least 10 minutes to queue!<br />
Well, cannot be helped because this tiny funicular<br />
is very famous.<br />
Bern’s architecture is predominantly medieval. You<br />
won’t see skyscrapers or modern buildings there.<br />
The old houses are one of Bern’s main attractions,<br />
and they’ve been very well maintained. What I<br />
liked most were the houses on the river bank. The<br />
houses themselves were beautiful but seeing them<br />
reflected on the river was even better.<br />
<strong>TRAVELLIVE</strong>
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