The Appenzell region does a fabulous job in maintaining its brand. The Appenzellerland photography book is a nice tribute to this region.
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Dimitri Burkhard
About those Robidog dog waste bins in Switzerland
One of the first words in my Swiss German vocabulary was "Robidog". Here's what the Robidog dog waste bins are all about...
Mamiko
The Textualization of Swiss German
On Facebook, there is a page called “Schwiizerdütsch” that has more than 270’000 fans. Similar sites for the “German language” have managed to get some 85’000 fans and even...
Christian
Staying On Top of your Health with dacadoo
It is hard to open a paper or new website without being bombarded by news of the ails of many of the world’s leading economies. Most economists would say that the costs of healthcare are amongst the highest and in most...
Switzerland’s Most Romantic Spots: Top 5
Switzerland's most romantic spots offer 5 perfect settings beyond Valentine's Day pressure. These locations naturally dazzle without elaborate planning.
Nualan
Baking recipe for Basler Fastenwähe, a Swiss carnival pretzel
By merely looking at it, you could call Fastenwähe a pretzel of sorts. But once you have tried this delicious and slightly chewy flatbread...
Dimitri Burkhard
Das um ein Haar geköpfte Matterhorn by Thomas Wyss (Book)
For his book "Das um ein Haar geköpfte Matterhorn," author Thomas Wyss has scrambled through the archives and libraries of Switzerland. He even went as far as blackmailing people! Thanks to his persistent research and...
SIGG – Switzerland’s Bottle
What do Airbus, Nespresso and Apple computers have in common? They all use aluminum. Looking at how this metal is so ubiquitously used today, one probably finds it hard to believe that it used to be worth more than gold...
How the Swiss St. Nicholas tradition works
While we have already covered one Swiss Samichlaus tradition, we would like to introduce you to a more historical way of celebrating Saint Nicholas...
