A long time ago, the Beatus caves were home to a vicious dragon. For obvious reasons, the villagers were terrified of the monster, and here we are...
Archive - October 2016
5 Ways of crossing the border into Switzerland
I love investigating Switzerland's borders with all their peculiarities. Here are five fun ways of crossing the border into Switzerland...
The Waldhotel Fletschhorn in Saas-Fee is a foodie’s definition of heaven
There are cookie-cutter chain hotels, and then there are castles, mansions and historic guest houses. The Waldhotel Fletschhorn in Saas-Fee is a fine...
The Lindt Chocolate Workshop in Zürich is 100% chocolate bliss
The Lindt Chocolate Workshop is open to the public, but spaces sell out quickly. Today, us chocoholics peeked inside this place...
The Shop Local app is a new way to discover Zürich
Despite the outcries to save Zürich’s shops and cafés, big business continues to gain ground. The Shop Local app helps to discover...
My family has figured out the perfect day trip to the Jungfrau Region
Mürren, Wengen, Lauterbrunnen or Grindelwald: These places speak volumes why the Jungfrau region is a touristic hot spot. My family has figured out...
What it’s like inside Switzerland’s German and Italian enclaves
Switzerland is a land-locked country. And despite the small size of the country, two foreign territories are actually locked inside: A German and Italian...
10 things people (wrongly) assume about the Swiss
The Swiss have long been the most misunderstood people in Europe. According to the rumors, they are evil bankers and xenophobic backwoodsmen...