Real Road Adventures

The road to exciting trends leads directly to Zurich. Innovation abounds as Jeff e-bikes past urban art, feasts on Michelin-starred vegan food, and visits a company that turns plastic bottles into clothing. He rows on Lake Zurich, visits a delectable chocolate museum, and discovers technology that combats food waste. Finally, Jeff makes a side-trip to a stunning, centuries-old Benedictine abbey.

Taking the road less travelled, Jeff visits the tiny country of Liechtenstein. Scenic Liechtenstein punches above its weight in sustainability and outdoor fun. Jeff hikes with llamas, crafts ceramic bowls, visits a distillery, and samples fondue. He delves into history with a woodcarving lesson, then ponders the future at an unusual farm that considers “How will humans eat tomorrow?”

Shifting into cultural high gear, Jeff takes on the Lake Geneva region, hub of world leaders and scenic splendor. He marvels at Roman ruins, surveys a butterfly sanctuary, e-bikes through organic vineyards, and samples sheep’s milk ice cream. Jeff learns about exciting efforts to solve global problems, such as a “garbage truck” in space and the inventive “Youth for Soap” recycling program.

Adventure is full speed ahead in Switzerland’s Jungfrau region. Jeff sails over the Alps on a zipline and soars to the “Top of Europe” at the Junfraujoch. He wanders the medieval ramparts of a fairytale castle and gets a crash course in making organic chocolate. In crystal mountain waters, Jeff goes for sports that leave a light carbon footprint, from white water rafting to soul-soothing kayaking.

Electric cars are great for getting you where you need to go, but there are a few Alpine regions that are so special, they’re worth going car-free. In the Schilthorn and Matterhorn regions, Jeff travels by electrically powered trains, cable cars, and bikes for heart-stopping mountain views. He savors the splendid waterfalls of the Lauterbrunnen Valley and cavorts with adorable blacknose sheep.

Charge up your electric car, your e-bike and your appetite - Lucerne and Central Switzerland are primed for high-voltage, low impact summer fun. Jeff hikes and bikes through pristine Alps, goes panning for gold, and strolls Lucerne’s colorful old town. He glides beautiful Lake Lucerne in a new climate-neutral ship. Later, Jeff follows clues on an organic food trail, with samples at every stop!