To the average Swiss person, melting snow simply means it’s time to put away their snow gear and break out their hiking gear...
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ChristianMt. Schilthorn – In the Footsteps of James Bond
Back in the late 1960’s, building a revolving restaurant on top of a rugged mountain top seemed very futuristic. This was the time when Mt. Schilthorn in the Bernese Alps was conquered. The problem was that the...
Dimitri BurkhardA Swiss beauty pageant of a different kind – Miss Beatenberg 2011
The beautiful autumn sunshine broke through the clouds, revealing a clear blue sky above and perfect conditions below. It was the day of the Miss Beatenberg contest. This is no ordinary pageant, as the winner does not...
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Freddy Nock: Swiss stuntman sets 7 world records in 7 days
Bragging rights are a sweet thing if you have them, but they sure come at a high prize for some - no pun intended! Meet Swiss stuntman Freddy Nock...
In this Swiss Alps residence, rustic meets modern
Only few houses are inspiring enough for me to contemplate giving up wireless internet. I am not saying that this cozy Alpine cottage should...
Kleine Scheidegg by Tata Vislevskaya
With hiking season just around the corner, Russian photographer Tata Vislevskaya deserves some serious credit. Because her unique perspective and obvious love of nature...
The wonderful world of the Alps
The snowy peaks and quiet solitude of the Alps have been wonderfully captured by Hungarian photographer Akos Major. His talent lies in landscape photography with a mysterious twist to it, and we're loving it! (via...
Swiss Alps by Tata Vislevskaya
I have recently come across these beautiful photographs of Russian artist Tata Vislevskaya. Using a methodology called cross processing, she has captured the Swiss Alps from a very unique perspective. "Pain, loneliness...
Cruising the Swiss Alps with Alpmobil
In the context of the BP oil spill, it is refreshing to see that there are true energy alternatives to fossil fuels. One company, THINK, has developed a nifty little car which will go for 160 km/100 mi on a single...
