Geneva, Switzerland...

Geneva is home to the United Nations and the International Red Cross. The first feeling of Geneva was everything are extremely expensive. Pizza cost about $20 and a glass of soda is about $4. Of course there is always the other side of Geneva...it is a very beautiful and cozy city, if you are not looking at the price tag. You just need to find your way around and meet a few locals to learn where to go. People in Geneva are quiet open and friendly, as you would expect because most locals are from dozens of different countries. The streets are easy to locate and it seems you would never get lost as long as you know where the lake is. The lake wraps around Geneva in a horseshoe fashion, so just follow the signs or the winds.

What I like most about Geneva is that it feels like you are in Paris but you are not in Paris. All the locals speak meanly French. The little cafe at the corner or the lights around the city just remind me of Paris, except it does not have the rudeness of the locals. People are just friendlier in Geneva. Great city to visit...below are some suggestions:

1. Jet d'Eau - this famous fountain is the trademark of the city and it is visible for miles.
   
   
   
2. Flower Clock (English Garden) - the clock's face is made of landscaped beds of flowers. Of course not in the winter season.
   
   
3. Rue du Rhone - famous shopping street, filled with world's most luxurious brands.
   
   
4. Geneva's old town -upscale residential neighborhood features incredible art galleries, interior design stores and antique shops.
   
   
5. Cathedral of Saint Pierre
   
   
   
6. The Arsenal - the structure dates from 1634, in the courtyard of the building is a cannon that was cast in 1683
   
   
7. Lake Geneva (Lac Leman) - Lake wraps around Geneva in a horseshoe fashion
   
   
8. CERN - nuclear research center, takes about 3 hrs for the free tour
   

and RESTAURANT:

1. Chez Ma Cousine - there are 3 location
   (1/2 roasted chicken with salad and potato wedges for CHF14.90)
   
   2, CH. du Petit-Saconnex - 1209 Geneve
   tel: 022 733 79 85
   
   6, PL du Bourg-de-Four Vieille-Ville Geneve
   tel: 022 310 96 96
   
   5, Rue Lissignol - 1201 Geneve
   tel: 022 731 98 98
   
   
2. Le Cafe-Restaurant Papon
   (One of the oldest and most venerated cafes in Geneva)
   
   1, rue Henry-Fazy
   tel: 022 311 54 28
   
   
3. Edelweiss Restaurant
   (Fondue is a Swiss dish that can't be missed)
   
   2, place de la Navigation - 1201, Geneve