We have asked our readers what they think it takes to be like the Swiss, and the feedback was superb! Here is a collection of the most valuable advice...
Archive - March 2017
The sulfur springs of Lenkerhof made us younger – and hungrier!
Skinny dipping in hot springs is a heavenly moment for many Japanese, especially for those living abroad. At the Lenkerhof Gourmet Spa Resort...
We love the Swiss burgers at Rando Burger in St-Cergue (they come with a view)
The town of St-Cergue in the Canton of Vaud has a lot to offer: Skiing, hiking, and delicious burgers! Rando Burger is a local restaurant run by a couple...
9 contemporary Swiss graphic designers you need to know
Switzerland's rich design culture stretches back through the 20th century. Following in these footsteps comes a new crop of young Swiss...
Why we will return to the annual theater festival at Hagenwil Castle
When I first heard about Schlossfestspiele Hagenwil, I was sure it's an event for the kids. (I was wrong.) The most interesting theatrical...
16 Ways Swiss German is different than Standard German
The German speaking Swiss have a complicated relationship with their language. To show this, here are 15 unique words in Swiss Standard German...
5 tips for a classy city break in Zürich
If I had to describe Zürich in three words, it would be wealthy, vibrant and classy. On our recent city break in Zürich, we experienced everything...
We “hacked” glitzy Gstaad by staying at the youth hostel
Gstaad has a reputation for catering only the rich and famous. But we figured out a hack to enjoy this resort on a shoestring budget...
Oh boy! I am more Swiss than I thought…
I recently spent the holidays back home in Canada. It is always nice to find myself back in Hockey Land. But to my surprise, I have turned more Swiss...