Think of Switzerland, and you surely don’t think of whisky. But like so many other things, just because the Swiss did not invent it doesn't mean...
Archive - 2012
How the Swiss St. Nicholas tradition works
While we have already covered one Swiss Samichlaus tradition, we would like to introduce you to a more historical way of celebrating Saint Nicholas...
New York City vs. Bern, Switzerland
Christoph Simon is an award winning Swiss author with a big heart for New York City and Bern, Switzerland. His cartoon drawings put a big smile on my face…
Demystifying Romansh, Switzerland’s fourth language
In Switzerland’s mountainous East, roughly 62’000 people speak Romansh. By comparison, this segment equals only 0.9 percent of the Swiss population...
Starbucks on Rails
It is no secret that the Swiss love coffee. And with some 5’000 km of rails, Switzerland has one of the most dense public transportation systems in the world. Hence, the collaboration among the Starbucks coffee chain...
A Primer on Renting Skis in Switzerland
What are you going to do about the coming winter? The simple answer is: Renting skis and taking advantage of the snow. If you are unsure what...
Amazing Swiss Paper Cutouts
A good eyesight, steady hands for scissors and a whole lot of persistence are just some of the traits needed to create Swiss paper silhouettes. However, common sense would dictate that adding nine active children...
Eye-Catching Boombox in Zürich
Promotions that “stick” often play off of opposites. What we tend to remember are smart wordplays or uncommon analogies...