There are a lot of cupcakes out there. But every now and then, you come across a little cake with colorful frosting that lets your heart skip a beat - and not because of a sugar overdose. Cupcakes come in all kinds of...
Archive - October 2014
Inside the Olma Agricultural Fair in St. Gallen
The Olma fair in St. Gallen is a highlight in many people's (farmer) calendar. The event usually takes place during ten days in October. Sure, you have...
Toni Areal in Zürich: A Maze and a Museum, but no Meatballs
It may be the ultimate stereotype of our little country: Switzerland has a new creative hub, and it used to be a dairy factory. The Toni Areal in Zürich...
Rendez-vous Bundesplatz – the changing colors of the Bundeshaus in Bern
Come October, the Bundeshaus parliament in Bern becomes an object of attention. Rendez-vous Bundesplatz is a must-see light projection.
Mind your Language – My Quest to Learning German
It took me two years to realise how to converse with the Swiss "Leute" - be it in the German or French speaking regions. Learning German...
Stralugano – The Doubt and the Delight of a 10K Run
Admittedly, I've done far too little speedwork this summer. So I wasn't in the best shape to tackle Ticino's largest and noisiest 10 km race: Stralugano...
Room with a View at Hôtel des Trois Couronnes in Vevey
The Swiss have established a number of hospitality schools along Lake Geneva. In the heart of it all is the Hôtel des Trois Couronnes, a luxury boutique...
Impressive Street Art at the Festival IMAGES in Vevey
The massive street art event Festival Images quite literally covers the buildings, creeks, fountains, parks and passages of Vevey. After two days, here...
At Geneva’s Cornavin Train Station, Business is the Point
The expansion of the Geneva train station is finished. Besides all the shiny new retail temptations, there's a cool tool for business people: Businesspoint.