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A couple cycling friends of mine are taking a guided bike tour through the Alps in June. Their tour company (that one of them has used before) has everything covered during the ride but aren't proving very helpful in explaining how to move around Europe with two big bike cases (in addition to the usual backpack). [more inside]
posted by introp around Geneva, Switzerland at 3:24 PM - 4 answers

Just got a great opportunity to work out of a client's office in Geneva for 2 months (as a consultant through my US company). I'm working through the logistics now. Any recommendations for where in Geneva to live? Good neighborhoods, etc...(The office is in Petit Lancy). Recos on where to look for a short term rental? (already looking on Airbnb) I know I'll need to figure out a local cell or intl plan for my ATT iphone and some sort of supplemental health insurance. What else am I not thinking of???
posted by RunRunRunRun around Geneva, Switzerland at 10:09 PM - 6 answers

My fiancee and I will be in Geneva this weekend and next, and will have time each Saturday to do stuff. So what should we do? We've been to the city before but never really did much beyond attending conferences and eating right around the train station area. We are interested in historical/cultural activities or just walking around and looking at things. We also welcome restaurant suggestions.
posted by benbenson around Geneva, Switzerland at 9:31 AM - 10 answers

I'm looking for things to see/do in Geneva, as well as any recommendations for eats. Will be there from a Friday to a Monday morning in early April. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted by jlunar around Geneva, Switzerland at 6:06 PM - 7 answers

We've got to get a hire car back to the airport in Geneva tomorrow at 11, but our flight doesn't leave till 4. This gives us 3-4 hours or so to have fun. One of us is 5 years old. What should we do? Cheap is good.
posted by handee around Geneva, Switzerland at 7:13 AM - 2 answers

When does the ticket desk at the Geneva, Switzerland train station Cornavin close on Fridays?
posted by Sneutrino around Geneva, Switzerland at 8:02 AM - 2 answers

I'm staying with friends on the border between Switzerland and France for about six weeks this summer and would like to find a school that offers intensive French lessons. Ideally I would leave for France sometime in the beginning of June and stay until mid-July, though my dates are flexible. I speak intermediate level French now and would be willing to come into a course a little late, if necessary. Thanks!
posted by pkuras around Geneva, Switzerland at 2:24 PM - 2 answers

Three days in Geneva 25/26/27th March. Smashing atoms during the day. What to do in the evening?
posted by alby around Geneva, Switzerland at 11:47 AM - 4 answers

For a visit to Geneva, would it be advisable and convenient to stay in a nearby town in France? Which town? Which hotel? Convenience is key! [more inside]
posted by thatgirl around Geneva, Switzerland at 3:01 PM - 10 answers

Is there anything fun to do in or near Geneva? Cafe or restaurant recommendations are welcome too. [more inside]
posted by shothotbot around Geneva, Switzerland at 8:20 AM - 8 answers

I'm taking a week-long trip to Barcelona, and have a 10-hour layover in Geneva on the way there (during the day). Any recommendations? [more inside]
posted by kickingtheground around Geneva, Switzerland at 8:59 AM - 7 answers

TravelFilter: Last minute. Wife an I going to Switzerland from the US in late January. Leave on the 19th. I have to be in Geneva on the 21st. Flying standby - don't know where I'll come in. Maybe Milan? Maybe Paris? Maybe Munich? Maybe Zurich? Need a good route by Rail to Geneva. More inside. [more inside]
posted by tkchrist around Geneva, Switzerland at 2:55 PM - 10 answers

wild stab in the dark filter - anyone know of any *cheap* youth hostels in Geneva? anyone......? [more inside]
posted by jwhittlestone around Geneva, Switzerland at 6:54 AM - 13 answers