Visiting the most expensive city in the world.

I am, of course, talking about Zurich.

Located in the canton of Zurich, it is common to wander the city and spot luxurious villas with swimming pools by the lake or point out the numerous Ferraris, Lamborghinis, and Teslas driving down each street.

My day began at the Lausanne train station, where I caught a train to Zurich, which took around two hours and ten minutes.

The city buildings are beautiful, reminiscent of its German heritage. The air is green, as a friend of mine would say; it reminds you of Europe and other neighbouring countries you might have visited. The same goes for the city’s structure, with its electric trams and the little cafes that dot each cobbled, uphill, narrow street.

My first stop was ETH Zurich, Einstein’s university. Located on top of a small hill, looking out over the city, I wandered around the columned halls and marble floors.

The rest of the morning was spent wandering around the city centre, passing the opera house and strolling in the park to have lunch by the lakes, which hosted a mini Chinese garden.

After lunch, we took a ferry to cross the lake and arrived at the Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum. I learned how their chocolate is made, tasted some, and was given a few free samples.

And afterwards, to conclude the day, I witnessed a parade of sorts in the centre. Men, women, and children dressed up, some in period clothing as if they were headed to a ball, others that looked as if they had jumped out of Heidi; there was a marching band playing music for the crowd gathered in the streets.

I had never seen anything like it.