The Alpina Gstaad: could it be the best five-star hotel in Switzerland?
As is usual before checking into any hotel, I've done my research about The Alpina Gstaad. And I found an overwhelming number of excellent reviews.
EAT, PLAY, ROVE in the footsteps of our favorite Zürich zealot
Geographically speaking, Zürich has limits. But the possibilities for exploring seem endless. How to choose if you’re in town for a quick getaway?
Our review of the “Platzspitzbaby” movie (“Needle Park Baby”)
This unbelievable story is based on an autobiography that caused quite a stir when it was first published. It's set in Zürich's drug scene.
Have you wondered what White Turf in St. Moritz is about?
It's not that we needed a reason to visit St. Moritz, but an invitation to the annual White Turf horse races surely fit the bill...
Opening this April: the Lewa Savanna at Zoo Zürich
Lewa Savanne is the latest puzzle piece in the masterplan of Zoo Zürich. The African savanna enclosure houses more than a dozen...
So we’ve tried the interactive #Selfiehouse in Zürich
Zürich has a fun new attraction and we were the guinea pigs to try it out! The #Selfiehouse inside Europaallee is a temporary pop-up installation...
Even more beautiful Swiss towns to see in your lifetime
It's in those smaller towns where Swiss identity is kept alive. Apart from flagship Swiss destinations such as Geneva, Montreux or Zürich, here are...
What I’ve learned about KKL, the Lucerne Culture and Congress Centre
For many centuries, the townscape of Lucerne has remained unchanged. But with the opening of the astonishing KKL, the residents took a leap of faith.
Carona Immagina is a top art event in a tiny Swiss village
Of all the cultural events I went to in 2019, there is one that truly sticks out: the Carona Immagina open air photography show in Ticino...
Here are the six most Instagramable places in Nyon
You have probably heard of Lausanne and Geneva. But are you familiar with Nyon? This small town is located between two larger hubs...
Top 13 free things to do in Zürich in winter
Zürich and "free" do not exactly go hand in hand. But if you look closely and are flexible, there are plenty of free things to do in Zürich...
Why Campo Cortoi made me want to volunteer in Switzerland
Campo Cortoi is a small alpine village located in the Verzasca valley. Here is what it's like to volunteer in Switzerland by donating one's time...
THINGS TO DO IN SWITZERLAND
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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...
WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT SWITZERLAND
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