At Switzerland’s pre-eminent absinthe distiller, I wanted to see everything. La Clandestine is considered one of the best in the world.
Archive - May 2012
Absinthe’s Rebirth in Switzerland (Part 2)
When my friend Tom and I visited Switzerland’s pre-eminent absinthe distiller, we wanted to see everything. Even though his absinthe - La Clandestine - is consistently considered one of the best absinthes in the world...
4 Virtual Ways of Touring Switzerland
Nothing beats breathing the fresh air, tasting the crystal clear mountain water, or feeling the thrill of crossing dozens of viaducts and bridges by train! But in order to help you bridge the gap until your next visit...
Discover Absinthe’s Swiss Heritage: A Journey Through Time (Part 1)
While tourists seek wine in France or beer in Germany, authentic absinthe enthusiasts should head to Switzerland, the true birthplace of the Green Fairy.
Absinthe’s Swiss Roots: Exploring the Green Fairy’s Origins (Part 1)
While tourists seek wine in France or beer in Germany, authentic absinthe enthusiasts should head to Switzerland, the true birthplace of the Green Fairy.
Our hiking tips for Cimetta above Locarno in Ticino
In just under 3 hours from Zürich HB by train, passing by the UNESCO world heritage site of Bellinzona, we reached Cardada Cimetta in Ticino...
Hiking is Switzerland’s Real National Sport
To the average Swiss person, melting snow simply means it’s time to put away their snow gear and break out their hiking gear...
Visiting Ballenberg in Brienz – Switzerland’s Outdoor Museum
Hands up who thinks of Heidi when thinking of Switzerland! Trouble is, when you move here and become an expat in Geneva, Zurich or any other modern Swiss city, you lose sight of the country’s most evocative and...
15 Swiss Advertisements from the 1980’s
It’s a blast from the past! My new favorite design blog von gestern has collected some of the most retro looking Swiss advertisements from the 1980′s...