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My Switzerland itinerary, part 2

My sister and I spent 8 days exploring Switzerland. Here's part 2 of our full itinerary, including where we stayed and what we did.

3 hrs ago • Melissa Urban

Kiss, Marry or Kill: 65

The perfect grown-up beach read (that isn't a thriller). Plus bug bite advice that actually works, games for your next hike or road trip, how important…

Jul 17

What you REALLY need to pack for a hiking trip

Social media makes it seem as though the outdoors has a dress code. It doesn't.

Jul 13 • Melissa Urban

Kiss, Marry or Kill: 64

Desert gods, a murderous roadrunner, and... snake sex? Plus, keeping my blonde bright, the nail polish-that-isn't-a-polish, a new labeling law I'm ALL…

Jul 9

7 things I no longer pretend to like

You're supposed to like this stuff. I do not, and it's pretty dang freeing to say it out loud.

Jul 6 • Melissa Urban

June 2026

My Switzerland itinerary, part 1 (June 2026)

My sister and I spent 9 days exploring Switzerland. Here's our full itinerary, including where we stayed and what we did.

Jun 29 • Melissa Urban

Kiss, Marry or Kill: 63 (travel edition)

I just got back from Switzerland. Here are the travel-related things I liked, one I LOVED SO HARD... and things I didn't use at all. (You can reference…

Jun 26

10 things you need to know before traveling in Switzerland

This was my first trip to Switzerland, and these are the things I wish someone had told me before I arrived.

Jun 23 • Melissa Urban

I will NOT be a victim of TikTok for this Switzerland trip

I made the mistake of going down the "hiking in Europe" rabbit hole. I had to check myself before I wrecked myself (and my credit card).

Jun 8 • Melissa Urban

Kiss, Marry or Kill: 62

A JUICY tale of holding terrible men accountable (plus a bonus just-as-juicy non-fiction), the sunscreen I'm taking to the Alps, my current fixation…

Jun 5

I am not maxxing sh*t

Looksmaxxing, proteinmaxxing, sleepmaxxing… I'm not buying it (and you shouldn't either)

Jun 1 • Melissa Urban

May 2026

Kiss, Marry or Kill: 61 (special book edition)

I've been devouring books in every format (and the reviews I write in my head are starting to pile up), so today's list is all about 'em.

May 28 • Melissa Urban

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