Moving abroad for a decade is probably one of the most exciting things I have ever done. Some memorable moments when my Swiss heart...
Archive - March 2014
Apartment cleaning in Switzerland – How to make a clean exit
Every country has its own quirks when it comes to moving house, and Switzerland is no different. From the ominous Endreinigung, to the typical...
Ultimate Guide to Visiting the United Nations in Geneva (2025)
Cultural and historical significance make the United Nations and Palace of Nations essential Geneva landmarks. 2025 guide to this diplomatic hub.
Why Schaffhausen takes democracy as seriously as ancient Athens
Despite not being nestled on the jagged cliffs of the Aegean sea, Switzerland did have similarities with ancient Greece over 700 years ago...
All about Luzern’s visit-worthy farmers’ market
My favorite activity in Luzern is visiting the farmers' market: it is open year-round, but locally grown produce is available...
13 Hilarious (Hypothetical) Swiss Film Plots
The Swiss cultural council has an annual budget of 50.8 million francs for the promotion of Swiss films. While most of the funds are invested in...
Ambient Sounds featuring Zürich Airport ZRH
There is beauty in a soundscape and beauty in design. And for once, they seem both thoughtfully made while remaining marvelously malleable...
Vintage Automotive Posters that’ll put you in the Driver’s Seat
It's impossible to walk past the display windows of vintage poster specialists Galerie Un-Deux-Trois in Geneva without stopping to stare...
Switzerland’s spectacular Xrot snow plow train
When the red coaches of the Rhaetian Railway snake across dozens of viaducts in the majestic Grison Alps, the heart of any train lover will skip a beat...