From kindergarten to high school, there are some defining moments while growing up in Switzerland.
Dimitri Burkhard
Chestnuts and music at the Lugano autumn festival
One of my favorite annual events in Switzerland is always the Lugano autumn festival.
Samuel Miller
All the favorite Swiss foods from my 80’s childhood
I used to eat these Swiss foods at friends houses, at my grandparents', or at my mom's kitchen table...
Look! Five youth hostels in Switzerland for archilovers
From cities to mountain resorts, youth hostels are a viable alternative to three and four-star hotels. Here are five of the best in Switzerland.
Dominik Gehl
Hotel Krone La Punt is for gourmands and archilovers
There is town in the Engadine that many tend to bypass: La Punt. We stopped at Hotel Krone La Punt to smell the proverbial roses, and we loved it!
15 facts about Switzerland you won’t regret knowing
From lightning strikes to lobsters: we have turned over every stone in our quest to find fresh facts about Switzerland...
Our hike to the turquoise Lake Iffigsee in Lenk-Simmental
A ridge hike in the Bernese Alps that ends at a turquoise mountain lake? Count us in! Lake Iffigsee deserves a spot on any Swiss bucket list...
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“Switzerland vs. The World” is a canny series of photographs
How does Switzerland stack up against the world? This series of photographs by Lausanne based photographer, Claude Baechtold, is ingenious...
Psst! Here are 19 ingenious ways to piss off the Swiss
Most of us have probably stepped into proverbial cow dung by asking inappropriate questions while in a foreign country. To piss off the Swiss, you need...
9 places in Switzerland to see in your lifetime
Switzerland offers countless highlights and it would take half a lifetime to visit them all. Here are 9 places in Switzerland you have to see in your lifetime!
This roundabout in Switzerland is a vinyl turntable
Switzerland's flag may be square, but its streets are dotted by roundabouts. The world's only turntable roundabout is an eye-catcher...
5 Swiss brands you should recognize (and 5 you don’t need to)
If you want to be smarter than a fifth grader, check out five essential Swiss brands you should recognize. As for the remaining five brands, they're less...
Here are 10 of the most annoying Swiss “problems”
Switzerland seems perfect on the outside, but there are actually some really annoying problems plaguing its residents. Imagine all the stuff they have to...
33 more signs that you’re becoming Swiss
There comes a point in life when one wonders: “Who am I?” The answer to this loaded question is going to be very straightforward: You are becoming Swiss!
McDonald’s Claim to Swissness
I am not one to frequent McDonald's often, but I was disappointed to have recently missed "Swiss Week"...
21 Swiss foods you need to try in your lifetime
What comes to mind when you think of typical Swiss foods? I ate my way through Switzerland, and here are 21 typical Swiss foods that impressed me...
Valeria Mella
16 ways to travel the world without leaving Switzerland
Dear readers, you don't need to travel far to see the world. It's all right here in Switzerland! From the Hawaii to India, here are our top picks.
13 facts you (probably) didn’t know about Switzerland
From architecture to food, learn interesting facts about Switzerland which will guarantee you some legitimate bragging rights at the next cocktail party...
11 examples of funny signage in Switzerland
The Swiss government has recently decided to retire several street signs. But apparently, they have retired the wrong ones! Funny signage in Switzerland is...
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Indira
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Our classy retreat to the Resort Collina d’Oro in Ticino
There's a sun-soaked place in Switzerland with the name of Collina d'Oro - Golden Hill. The resort with the same name sure is classy...
Why a weekend at Lake Lauenen gives you a full recharge
Here's a mountain lake with a special draw: Lake Lauenen. I have recently spent a summer weekend of swimming and picking mushrooms there.
Why our getaway to the Beau-Rivage Geneva is 100% memorable
On invitation by the Beau-Rivage Geneva and Geneva Tourism, we're about to be soaked by a refreshing wave of history, culture, food and wine…
The La Val Hotel & Spa is ideal for hikers (and foodies)
We've recently packed our bags to discover Brigels and hike to the Val Frisal valley. Read about our experience at La Val Hotel & Spa...
Why Hotel Giardino Ascona is Switzerland’s garden resort
The five-star Hotel Giardino Ascona is hidden away in the Maggia River delta. Think lush palm trees, a water-lily pond and lots of lemon trees...
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Swissness inside: 17 photographs of the iconic Swiss cross
With an advance homesickness warning to the Swiss abroad, here are our best photographs showing the iconic Swiss cross...
15 more photographs that scream “Only in Switzerland!”
From fondue vending machines to flag tossing competitions, some things exist only in Switzerland. Here are some of the best photographs...
17 interesting facts about the Swiss flag
Let's "square" away the most interesting fact about the Swiss flag: it's the only national flag that's square instead of rectangular!
Roger that! Here’s how Roger Federer embodies Switzerland’s values
From quality to hard work and wealth, Switzerland's greatest sporting icon embodies the very essence of the country he represents...
Lisa Rowlands
