What to see, where to eat and drink, and places to stay: Welcome to Ticino's friendliest place. Our Muggio Valley Guide covers it all...
Rex Moribe
So I found Little Canada in Switzerland (I’m Canadian)
Is it possible that there's a Little Canada inside Switzerland? The Relais d'Arpette mountain inn in Valais felt like home to this Canadian...
Vanessa Lépine
Dimitri BurkhardI endorse the Golden Roundtrip from Lucerne to Mt. Pilatus
Ask me about my favorite sightseeing experience in Switzerland, and I will likely tell you: the Golden Roundtrip from Lucerne.
Meiringen: elementary things to do on a cloudy day
If you’ve heard of the town of Meiringen, chances are you’re a Sherlock Holmes fan. But the Aare Gorge is worth a visit in its own right.
Rolf Beeler: behind every great cheese, there’s a great affineur
Rolf Beeler is a Swiss cheese affineur at the pinnacle. Due to his extraordinary cheeses, he has been called "The Pope of Cheese."
Scott Haas
Jordan GirardinThe Rhine Falls make for a refreshing summer escape
Lucky us: we have Europe’s biggest waterfall right here in Switzerland! The Rhine Falls in Neuhausen are truly a natural spectacle.
Boutique hotel bliss at Relais Castello di Morcote
Architecture, charm, culinary, history, and interior design. There are many reasons for the Relais Castello di Morcote boutique hotel.
Park Hotel Vitznau may be the most exclusive Swiss resort
With all but 47 elegant residences and suites, the Park Hotel Vitznau has exclusivity and privacy written all over it.
A guide to the Great Lake Cruise on Lake Lucerne
On a lonely Saturday morning, I decide to do the Great Lake Cruise, a roundtrip journey from Lucerne to Flüelen. Get inspired by my photographs...
We’ve indulged in the NAGAYA Japanese pop-up
The cuisine of Yoshizumi Nagaya is hard to pinpoint. This summer, the Dolder Grand is hosting this acclaimed chef at the NAGAYA Japanese pop-up.
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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.
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...
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!
McDonald’s Claim to Swissness
I am not one to frequent McDonald's often, but I was disappointed to have recently missed "Swiss Week"...
33 more signs that you’re becoming Swiss
There comes a point in life when one wonders: “Who am I?” The answer to this question is going to be very straightforward: You're becoming Swiss...
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
“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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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The Lausanne Palace***** is what dreams are made of
Rue du Grand-Chêne 7: this is the address I'd like to print on my business card. Until then, I might have to be a regular at the Lausanne Palace...
Our ski weekend at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Andermatt
We are surprised how close Uri is from Zurich. The Radisson Blu Hotel in Andermatt will be our base for a weekend of skiing...
A Relais & Châteaux road trip in Switzerland to copy/paste
Home to majestic peaks and glaciers, the Engadine is mostly unspoilt nature. From here, we start our summer road trip in Switzerland...
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!
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...
SWISSNESS
11 Swiss German songs I remember from my childhood
An agricultural society at heart, the Swiss have traditionally embraced the changing of seasons with songs. From the first snowflakes to Easter traditions, and from the alpine meadows to harvest festivals, every season...
13 clichés about Switzerland (and proof that they’re true)
Synonymous with chocolate, mountains and watches, Switzerland has a number of clichés associated with it. Here's proof that they're true...
19 definite signs of growing up in Switzerland
From kindergarten to high school, there are some defining moments while growing up in Switzerland.
15 unmistakable signs that you’re becoming Swiss
Tucked in the center of Europe, Switzerland is a planet of its own, with its own set of rules. Here are signs that you're becoming Swiss...
