The ubiquitous Toblerone chocolate hides a secret in its logo that few travelers notice. A hidden Swiss bear reveals the candy's Bern origins.
Archive - April 2012
A Primer on Swiss Street Food
Walking down Bahnhofstrasse in Zurich or Luzern on a busy day of shopping can really work up an appetite. What do you get when you don’t want to sit down at a restaurant? Street food!
30 fresh impressions from the streets of Zürich
We had the exclusive opportunity to participate in a photo walk organized by 85mm and Panoramio. Here is some fresh street photography from Zürich...
My Field Trip to a Swiss Supermarket
Today, we take a trip to the local supermarket. I took pictures of things I thought were different and interesting in two separate stores: Coop & Migros...
A New Twist on A Swiss Classic: Forest Fondue
A new trend in Switzerland is helping people to consume cheese fondue year round: Forest fondue. The name says it all – instead of eating your fondue at the table, you have it in the woods...
Freitag Meets Museum für Gestaltung in Zürich
It all started in 1993, when the two graphic designers were looking for a functional, water repellent and robust bag to carry their design drawings.
On Running Shoes: Swiss Innovation for Cloud-Like Comfort
Swiss-engineered and Roger Federer-backed, On running shoes represent mobility innovation rather than automotive design. Cloud-like comfort for runners.
Tales from the Armoire – A Multi-Part Series on Finding Identity through Family History (Part 4)
I drove down the Avenue d’Aïre on a gray Autumn day. I walked towards the large building which had been a beautiful home many years before and tried to imagine the former splendor of La Châtelaine...
Clever Swiss Advertising Campaigns That Redefined Creativity
Explore 10 clever Swiss advertising campaigns, from Zoo Zürich's elephant park to Emmentaler's viral joke...