Lake Como
Rented a smartcar today – the cost was 50 francs (about $40) from a small rental place **smartrent.ch** that is all over Switzerland and I think Europe. Without getting lost too much we made to Lake Como from Lugano in...
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On the Train to Zurich
The last train from Lugano to Zurich leaves at 20:35 and of course the train is very punctual. There are clocks all over Switzerland at the corner of almost every other street. I had to leave Lugano at 20:35 in order to make it...
Read MoreLanguage to Use in Zurich
I’ve found so far that knowing English has been far more useful than trying to use my French. The Swiss seem to gawk at the French and you’ll get a much more friendly reception as an English-speaker. The older lady...
Read MoreTips on Preparing for a Long Time Away
Many of the vagabonds that hang around L?avant Poste love traveling and have seen and written to us about what is going on around the world. As I am preparing to leave very, very soon, I though I?d give some tips that I think...
Read MoreRamazan Begins Today
Ramazan (written in Turkish with a “z” not a “d”), begins today. It is a one month period of fasting and reflection. You’ll hear many different interpretations of this, the 9th month on the lunar...
Read More64 GB Flash Drive
Damn. One day we’ll be able to carry our hard drives around with us everywhere.
Read MoreAbout Anil Polat
Hi, I'm Anil. foXnoMad is where I combine travel and tech to help you travel smarter. I'm on a journey to every country in the world and you're invited to join the adventure! Read More 
