the annual montreux jazz festival kicks off at the end ofjune and lasts for two weeks.tures a wide range of musical acts, including blues, rock, pop and hip—hop, attracting 200,000 visitors. it's known for its iconic setting on lake geneva and its long history of hosting top musical talent from around the world. this year's programme will be unveiled in the spring. still to come on the travel show... you know, when you take off, you never know where you land and when you land. woo! i try a balloon festival like no other in the swiss alps. this word gets used a lot but there's something quite magical about being up here. switzerland isn't short of an impressive train ride or two. 0ffering views of the snow—capped alps, the latest is the goldenpass express. and it's got a surprising secret. i'm travelling between interlaken and montreux, and it's fair to say the main drawcard of this journey is what's outside the window — these absolutely spectacular mountain views. but this train itself is actually really interesting and it's all to do with — this is technical, so bear w

the annual montreux jazz festival kicks off at the end ofjune and lasts for two weeks. features a wide range of musical acts, including blues, rock, pop and hip—hop, attracting 200,000 visitors. it's known for its iconic setting on lake geneva and its long history of hosting top musical talent from around the world. this year's programme will be unveiled in the spring. still to come on the travel show... you know, when you take off, you never know where you land and when you land. woo! i try a balloon festival like no other in the swiss alps. this word gets used a lot but there's something quite magical about being up here. switzerland isn't short of an impressive train ride or two. offering views of the snow—capped alps, the latest is the goldenpass express. and it's got a surprising secret. i'm travelling between interlaken and montreux, and it's fair to say the main drawcard of this journey is what's outside the window — these absolutely spectacular mountain views. but this train itself is actually really interesting and it's all to do with — this is technical, so be

the annual montreux jazz festival kicks off at the end ofjune and lasts for two weeks. and when you land. woo! ..i try a balloon festival like no other in the swiss alps. this word gets used a lot, but there's something quite magical about being up here. so, see you after the break. switzerland isn't short of an impressive train ride or two. offering views of the snow—capped alps, the latest is the golden pass express. and it's got a surprising secret. i'm travelling between interlaken and montreux, and it's fair to say the main drawcard of this journey is what's outside the window, these absolutely spectacular mountain views. but this train itself is actually really interesting and it's all to do with... technical, so bear with me. ..the rail gauges. that's the distance between the rails. in 1916, this awe—inspiring route was completed connecting montreux on lake geneva to the vibrant city of lucerne. travellers could ride in style through the beautiful bernese alps and witness some of the most stunning scenery in the world. but for years, passengers had to get off and