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Mount Saleve – Bird's-eye view of Geneva!
Going to "Mount Saleve" in Geneva is something locals do on a Sunday morning - go to the top by cable car or hike and you can paraglide down!
By
Rahul
Jha
Le Dhaba – Indian restaurant with a twist
"Le Dhaba" in Geneva is an Indian restaurant that is styled after an authentic highway-side truck driver cafe! You should try their thali...
By
Rahul
Jha
Qafe Guidoline – Hipster bar
"Qafe Guidoline" in Geneva is one of those rare places that have great beer on top of amazing coffee. It's my hip, go-to place for a Friday night...
By
Rahul
Jha
Oh My Gin – Geneva's own G&T bar
"Oh My Gin" in Geneva in riding the wave of the revival of G&T's! The ambience is amazing, too. I recommend you try their Monkey 47...
By
Rahul
Jha
Le Saïgonais Restaurant – Plant-based Vietnamese
"Le Saïgonais Restaurant" is my favorite restaurant in Geneva purely on the basis of food. They're Asian/Vietnamese and plant-based - need I say more?
By
Rahul
Jha
DFC Sports – Boxing gym
"DFC Sports" in Geneva is a boxing gym that's ideal for meeting people & intensely working out while traveling! Kind of ironic in this peaceful city!
By
Rahul
Jha
ALIVE – 100% plant-based gastronomy
"ALIVE" in Geneva isn't your typical vegan restaurant that only offers lazy burgers & wraps - it's so much more! Try the Brunch Menu on weekends...
By
Rahul
Jha
Gives a Fork – Casual hipster dining vibe
"Gives a Fork" in Geneva, with its U-shaped table and small dining area, makes for a very intimate vibe - a great restaurant to dine with friends!
By
Rahul
Jha
Pachamama – A green beauty oasis
"Pachamama" in Geneva is definitely my favourite hair & beauty salon! What sets it apart is that it's inspired by nature and environmentally friendly...
By
Irene
Melega
Galpon Theatre – Performing arts at its best
Geneva's theatre scene would just not be the same without "Galpon Theatre"! 20 years later, it's still managed by its founder. It's so cosy & familiar!
By
Irene
Melega
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