I took up baking while living abroad. Call it an act of desperation, but I was really missing those typical Swiss Christmas cookies. Tin cans filled with...
Archive - 2016
A Tour of Switzerland in Vintage Tourism Posters
From snow-drenched slopes to glistening lakes and bustling cities, Switzerland is packed with opportunities for tourists. These vintage posters...
Did you know there’s a trail connecting Basel and Chiasso? It’s called ViaGottardo.
The history of the ViaGottardo trail dates back to the 13th century. The trail crosses Switzerland...
18 things that your average Swiss takes for granted
Switzerland has a top-notch transportation system, an immaculate nature and a social welfare system.
We wandered around the world’s longest rail tunnel – at 31 degrees Celsius
Shortly before the opening of Switzerland’s 57 kilometer rail tunnel, we have officially become pioneers. The Gottardino limited train took us inside...
Burrito District brings Mexican madness to the heart of Zürich
I don't know about you, but one thing I have found lacking in Switzerland is good old Mexican food. Burrito District in Zürich...
“All we ask” is a video project where ballet dancers speak up
The Switzerland based ballet dancers Myrna Kamara and Gabriel Stoyanov have just launched a fascinating video project: "All we ask". Their aim is to...
18 fresh photographs from Zürich’s urban westside
There was a time when Zürich city limits were defined by the lake, the rivers and the surrounding hills. Much has changed since then...
12 typically Swiss things that are not cheese or watches
Name three typical Swiss things! If your answer includes cheese, chocolate or watches, you need to read on. Because I have compiled...