Julia and I head to the mountains for a weekend wild camp. Regular checks on the weather app showed clear skies, but a series of storms earlier that week had us on guard. Julia picked a route with a Plan B and Plan C lined up, just in case. Luckily that she did!

I've been dreaming of wild camping all summer. Finally, I brushed off my tent, tested my gear and set off to Valais to find my camping spot to enjoy the views of the striking Furka Pass, Switzerland.

An overnight hut stay on Faulhorn, near Grindelwald.

This seven-day hike along the Via Alpina in central Switzerland is a must if you’re looking for a long-distance trek in the Swiss Alps.

I had my first snowshoeing experience during the Christmas break on Klausenpass, Switzerland. We gathered all our siblings, and we trekked in the snow from Urnerboden to Klausenpass. We enjoyed a cup of coffee at 1,948 m above sea level before descending back down into the snowy valley.

Walking in a winter wonderland. December introduced a flurry of snow in Switzerland, and I took to the hills to enjoy a scenic walk in the snowfall.

Winter wild camping in the Swiss Alps. We cook shakshouka and huddle by the fire for a starry evening. Then we get cosy with a coffee while enjoying a slow morning in the November frost.

I finally completed the Via Alpina in Switzerland! After 18 days on the trail, I concluded my final stage at Kandersteg, climbing Hohtürli pass and stopping for a swim in the beautiful mountain lake, Oescheninsee.

Spending a week immersed in the mountains and dining on local food offers such a lovely peek into life in Switzerland.

And so begins our seven-day trek along Switzerland's Via Alpina trail between Engelberg and Griesalp.

The fourth stage of the Via Alpina hike is a long stretch from Altdorf to Engelberg. My path takes me across Surenenpass from canton Uri to canton Obwalden.

The third stage of the Via Alpina hike is a long leg from Elm to Linthal. My path takes me across Richetlipass and through Glarus's geologically rich area for scenic views.

A steep hike through Braunwald, dinner by a glacier, and a scenic ascent up one of Switzerland's most striking mountain passes: Klausenpass.

Starting the Via Alpina across Switzerland from Sargans to Weisstannen valley, and up over Foopass at 2 223m.

Four girls, two tents, one bottle of wine and too much spaghetti: and so our girls’ night outside in the alps begins.

There’s something about snow that reduces my world to the size of a snow globe. As the clouds hug my little haven, I become deaf to the world outside. All that matters is my room with a window view of the falling snow.

December is all about welcoming winter in Switzerland. Slow mornings, fairy lights and Christmas markets are a hallmark of winter in Switzerland.