There are few differences between grocery stores in Switzerland and elsewhere, except that they tend to be much smaller in size. Shopping in Switzerland...
Archive - March 2010
Google Playground in Zurich
Yesterday was one of the best TGIF's in a long time, because I had the unique chance to tour what I like to call "Google Playground"...
20 surprising facts about Switzerland
Before the initial "wow effect" wears off, we wanted to share some of the most surprising facts we have learned about Switzerland...
A ConCERNing Headache
Despite a relaxing lunch at the lake, I had a headache all day yesterday. I simply had no clue who to blame until I read the newspaper this morning: It's CERN! The world's largest particle accelerator project located...
Traveling Swiss Style
Planes - Swiss Air First Class Suite (link) Last year, Swiss Air has unveiled their new suites for first class passengers. Not that I am jealous or anything, but I don't think these built-in full beds look very comfy...
5 Cool Swiss Ad Campaigns
Swiss advertising often seems to be inspired by Switzerland itself. Recurring elements are cows, the Alps, chocolate and some more cows. Among other subjects that reflect everyday realism, these timeless Helvetic icons...
5 Blockbuster Movies Filmed in Switzerland
Contrary to popular belief, the hills are not alive in Switzerland. What is alive is this fine selection of Hollywood blockbusters which were partly filmed in Switzerland...
Here are 11 Swiss “laws” that are weird and wacky
The Swiss may be a peculiar people when it comes to imposing bureaucracy in order to fix trivial things...