With currency exchange rates the way they are, who doesn't want to save a few Francs these days? It is especially painful for tourist to load up on expensive Swiss souvenirs, so we put together a guide to help you save...
Archive - 2011
Dimitri BurkhardTop 5 Most Influential Swiss Designers
A lot of Swiss designers have had great careers and were internationally recognized, but only few had a real impact on other designers...
Zürich’s Farmers Markets Have You Covered
Use our newly compiled guide to find out the specialty of each farmers market, as well as when and where to get your veggie kick in the vicinity of Zürich!
Happy Birthday, Switzerland!
Although the Swiss Confederation was founded more than 700 years ago, the Swiss National Day has only been around for about the last century. It commemorates an event back in 1291, when the three original states Uri...
Shopping in Zürich: My 3 Very Favorite Shops in Kreis 5
In Zürich, there is somewhat of a "before" and "after" as your territory broadens and you decide to step outside the touristic city center. To me, it meant going from "that’s cute" to "oh my, this is awesome!" Because...
Sylvia10 Steps to Settling in Switzerland: Legalizing Yourself (#4)
As a foreign national, you must register with the residents' registration office of the commune where you will be living within 14 days of arrival. If your new home is in a town, you will want to visit your "Gemeinde"...
13 Funniest FAILS in Switzerland
Dare we say more? It's the post you have been waiting for! It's instant bragging rights for your Facebook wall because these are without doubt some of the funniest FAILS found in Switzerland!
Soon No More “Death by PowerPoint” in Switzerland?
Interestingly, the APPP states that "the use of presentation software costs the Swiss economy 2.1 billion Swiss francs (US$ 2.5 billion) annually." Their noble mission is not to abolish PowerPoint presentations from the...
In this Swiss Alps residence, rustic meets modern
Only few houses are inspiring enough for me to contemplate giving up wireless internet. I am not saying that this cozy Alpine cottage should...
