Think of Switzerland, and you surely don’t think of whisky. But like so many other things, just because the Swiss did not invent it doesn't mean...
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A Primer on Renting Skis in Switzerland
What are you going to do about the coming winter? The simple answer is: Renting skis and taking advantage of the snow. If you are unsure what...
Stadler Form – Beauty and Purpose in Everyday Objects
The fear of having an ugly piece of scrap metal and plastic hanging around my modest 2.5 room flat is what had me hold off getting a fan three years ago. However, a little older, a bit wiser, and a lot less tolerant a...
Appenzeller art: everything about naïve Swiss Bauernmalerei
Switzerland is not particularly known for its art, but one of the most recognizable art styles in Switzerland is called naïve art...
Is Switzerland the ultimate land of bread?!
When the Swiss move overseas or even just visit English speaking countries, there is one thing that almost every one of them will complain about: The bread...
Flims: Where Canada Meets Tibet
More than a hundred years ago, people discovered one of Switzerland’s most beautifully situated towns. Located in the canton of Graubünden, Flims is not your typical mountain village...
Absinthe’s Rebirth in Switzerland (Part 2)
At Switzerland’s pre-eminent absinthe distiller, I wanted to see everything. La Clandestine is considered one of the best in the world.
Absinthe’s Rebirth in Switzerland (Part 2)
When my friend Tom and I visited Switzerland’s pre-eminent absinthe distiller, we wanted to see everything. Even though his absinthe - La Clandestine - is consistently considered one of the best absinthes in the world...
Learn about absinthe’s origins in Switzerland (Part 1)
Each year, millions of thirsty tourists flock to Europe in search of the origins of their favorite elixirs. For an authentic absinthe experience, Switzerland...
