No, the cuckoo clock does not originally come from Switzerland. It’s a Bavarian Black Forest way of telling time...
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Eva
Our Favorite Shops and Eats in Zürich’s Old Town
Far from the shopping frenzy of Bahnhofstrasse, we found the cutest little gift shops, most delicious foods, and curious details in Zürich's Old Town...
Dimitri Burkhard
How to Save up to 8 Percent on Souvenirs
With currency exchange rates the way they are, who doesn't want to save a few Francs these days? It is especially painful for tourist to load up on expensive Swiss souvenirs, so we put together a guide to help you save...
Zürich’s Farmers Markets Have You Covered
Use our newly compiled guide to find out the specialty of each farmers market, as well as when and where to get your veggie kick in the vicinity of Zürich!
Shopping in Zürich: My 3 Very Favorite Shops in Kreis 5
In Zürich, there is somewhat of a "before" and "after" as your territory broadens and you decide to step outside the touristic city center. To me, it meant going from "that’s cute" to "oh my, this is awesome!" Because...
Sylvia
Discovering Zürich West (one designer shop at a time)
This past weekend, we finally decided to leave the familiar parts of Zürich and instead set foot in Zürich West. This previously industrial part...
A primer on grocery shopping in Switzerland
There are few differences between grocery stores in Switzerland and elsewhere, except that they tend to be much smaller in size. Shopping in Switzerland...
