Beyond the unshakeable appearance of the stoic Swiss is a big brewing cauldron of emotions. The Swiss do worry like the rest of us, though...
Archive - November 2015
Swiza – A New Swiss Pocket Knife
Don't call it a "Swiss Army Knife" because those three words together are legally off-limits, but the world has a new Swiss pocket knife: Swiza.
Heimatland/Wonderland (Movie Review)
With the arrival of autumn, a mysterious dark cloud is emerging from central Switzerland. In "Heimatland", the country is in a state of emergency...
The Basel Autumn Fair is about food and entertainment
The Basel Autumn Fair is more than just the usual amusement park. With its tradition stretching back 540 years, it's a part of the city's living heritage...
15 more ways to piss off the Swiss
With more than 6000 social shares, "19 Ways to Piss off the Swiss" is among the most popular posts ever. Time for more ways to piss off the Swiss...
The Absurd Recycling Project by the Freitag Brothers
The Freitag and Riklin brothers approached people on the streets to collect used Freitag bags for their new exhibition in Lausanne: Freitag ad absurdum...
13 Swiss Instagrammers You Should Follow
Switzerland is one of the most Instagram-worthy countries. Thanks to these Swiss Instagrammers, the rest of us get to enjoy her beauty on our...
Alchemy at Fondation Beyeler – From Sceptic to Enthusiast
It came as a huge surprise how absorbed I was during my visit to the latest Fondation Beyeler exhibit. An art exhibition is normally the last thing...