Lucky me: I had the great fortune to be invited to stay at the newly renovated and reopened Swiss Youth Hostel in Crans-Montana. The village is known for...
Archive - August 2017
The world’s longest suspension bridge hangs in Switzerland
If the word "acrophobia" is in your vocabulary, read no more. The world's longest suspension bridge for pedestrians connects two towns in Valais...
4 reasons to put the Festival da Jazz on your schedule
The first things that comes to mind when hearing St. Moritz are high society events and expensive hotels. But the hidden gem is the Festival da Jazz...
I took an e-bike trip through time (with gâteau and wine)
The canton of Vaud's marketing slogan is "Lake Geneva Region", but it is far more diverse. On a recent e-bike tour, we saw Roman artifacts and...
When in Bern, head to these hot spots for the best views
My favorite season is summer because of the energy floating around everywhere. In Bern, there are several hot spots with amazing views...
7 contemporary Swiss illustrators you need to know
With a legacy of poster design and surreal art, Switzerland is more creative than its organized image would betray. In the last century...
How to break into acting with a Swiss German accent, according to Christian Schäfer
This is the story of someone who hit the RESET button and moved abroad, just to pursue a dream. Christian Martin Schäfer is a Swiss born actor...
Khurum Khan took his drone to Switzerland, and here’s the result
When I first encountered Khurum Khan's photographs from Switzerland, I knew there was something special about the man who pressed that shutter...
11 family activities for sunny days in Zürich
The sun is shining, so grab your children and explore the fun activities that Zürich has on offer for families! Here are some of our favorites...