What are the most useful Bern survival phrases? If you are one of the travel enthusiasts wanting to mingle and jingle with the locals, these...
Inside the Emmental cheese factory (it’s where the magic happens!)
On the shelves of grocers all over the world, wedges of gold called Emmental cheese are enticing unsuspecting victims like me. Now, I finally...
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...
The Park Weggis Hotel is Lake Lucerne’s real jewel
Living in Switzerland is like being in a constant state of Nirvana. Every road seems to lead straight to paradise. At the Park Weggis Hotel, I had...
18 things that your average Swiss takes for granted
Switzerland has a top-notch transportation system, an immaculate nature and a social welfare system.
The Beatus Caves are a (former?) dragon’s lair above Lake Thun
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...
The Gstaad Palace Hotel is a Mansion in the Clouds
Liz Taylor, Roger Moore, Michael Jackson and Princess Diana: The list of celebrities who have stayed at five-star Hotel Gstaad Palace is long...
16 More Worries that Keep the Swiss Awake at Night
Last year, while the Swiss were carrying on with their daily lives, I was secretly observing them to see if there is anything at all that bothers them...
15 Worries that Keep the Swiss Awake at Night
Beyond the unshakeable appearance of the stoic Swiss is a big brewing cauldron of emotions. The Swiss do worry like the rest of us, though...