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Thanks for the suggestions!

What made the US system great for the last 250 years is the representative democracy and checks and balances between co-equal branches of government, which ensured no single individual or party or idea could have too much influence and things would slowly evolve as the country grew and matured. The US could also learn a lot from the Swiss system with direct democracy/high voting participation, a federal council of seven instead of a single president, and a strong multi-party parliamentary system. Ich lerne Schwiitzertüütsch so schnäll wie möglich.

Americans and Swiss both care deeply about innovation, so I think there is mutual interest for us to spend time in each other's lands. I hope Americans who choose to live in Switzerland are respectful and add to the local community.

Having just visited a city with 10 million people, I can say that Switzerland is not densely populated :) But, I am sure it has changed a lot in the past decades as the cities and surrounding suburbs grow more dense. I know a lot of my former village neighbors lamented those changes.

@@girodichatterboxHousing is extremely expensive because of the high amount of immigration taking place. This will make it next to impossible for my children to buy their own place.

@@girodichatterboxyou missed his point entirely and it makes me see that you don’t understand the Swiss culture at all. This is what irritates the Swiss about foreigners.

@@sandrider1406 yes, it seems something must be done to restore the former nature of Bali. I’m sorry to hear so many disrespect the place. I hope I was not one of them.

Lej da Staz near St. Moritz, Switzerland

I try to give my unbiased opinion of places I visit - not some curated for Insta idealized version. I think if you can afford the very expensive luxury resorts and stay within the confines, you may have a different experience. However, is a luxury resort really representative of a place? I don't think so. The truth is that almost the entire economy is tourism and that shows. It has eroded what was left of the original culture - much like Venice or similar over-touristed spots.

@@EmmaCarla-c7w thanks, EmmaCarla! I'm testing two thumbnails now. I do need to up my thumbnail game.

@@LeilaBacchi danke sehr, Leila! Es gibt so viel zu anschauen. Ich denke Man muss mindestens zweimal besuchen. Glücklicherweise, haben wir bis zum Oktober!

Yes, first weekend of November. It was unusually warm. Normally, I would recommend doing this hike until mid October as some of the trail assists are removed by November and it is often icy.

​@@girodichatterboxthanks, what trail assists do you mean?

@@deantan4080 There are some chains and cables that line some of the stairways and ridges that will be taken down. It is fine to walk, though feels more exposed.

@@girodichatterbox okay this is noted

A beautiful spot! I still need to visit in Summer.

Danke! Mein Akzent ist immer noch Kalifornien, aber meine Sätze immer schöner.

Thanks for the recommendation!

I’ve heard the northeast side of the island is still pleasant. Alternatively I would consider one of the lesser traveled islands in Indonesia. I can also recommend Kerala in India. Kovalam has a couple very nice hotels and easy to get to.

What time of year did you go? There weren't so many tourists when I was there, but definitely the local feel was gone and replaced by tourist-oriented commercialization.

Hi Vida. Yes, the funicular runs pretty much year round. There is a hotel and restaurant at the top. So, many people ride up for lunch or a stay and ride down. You can also go to the top and make a small walk, if a longer hike is not your thing. We rode down in the middle of a long hike.

Thanks so much for answering my question. I will try this ride this summer on my trip to Swiss.

Thank you! 😊

Thank you! I've recently posted some new ones from the Alps. Or, are you interested in more from South/Southesat Asia? I still need to make one on Singapore :)

@@girodichatterbox I have been to Alps, studied in Austria as well. am in Canada at the moment. Like most North Americans i like to watch videos about Asia and Latin America 🙂

<3lichen Dank Maria und Robert!

Java and Sulawesi are on my list to visit!

Yes, this seemed like the right version for the video! Thanks.

Thanks! A lovely winter hiking destination.

Genau!

Thanks for the insight. I was wondering what locals from other parts of Indonesia thought. I think I will need to visit some lesser-known places in the country!

@@girodichatterbox public transportation such big problem here except big cities such jakarta, bandung, semarang or surabaya. Other regions also depends so much with motorbikes. As a person who just trying to walk in Bali. Yeah you're right here's not walkable. Not relate to that: You can try visit Tana Toraja because someone recommend me. Maybe different vibe with Bali. Also I am from Sumatera island where Rafflessia Arnoldi sometimes blooming if we are lucky to see them, we've got a lot beaches too. And a lot of people come to surf in Pesisir Barat south part of Sumatera. Thank you for coming to Indonesia

So cute, right!?

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed.

Danke!

Danke sehr, Simon!

That is disappointing to hear...

Roads are grid-locked

@@peterwebb725 everything is 10x the price if ur not from there and way over crowded with tourists

Thank you!

It's really a bummer - such a naturally beautiful place.

Komm! Besuch! Es lohnt sich.

I have only been in Switzerland for 5 years, so don't remember such a time. Is the parade through the villages on Thursday night only Tschäggättä?