Iconic Places
Schilthorn
Cue James Bond theme for On Her Majesty’s Secret Service because this is the peak where it was filmed. The Piz Gloria is perched on the top of the Schilthorn at nearly 3000m above sea level, but if it wasn’t Read more
Iconic Places
Hoher Kasten
At over 1,700m above sea level, Hoher Kasten has the third highest revolving restaurant in the country beaten only by the ones on Saas Fee and the Schilthorn. Located in Appenzell Innerrhoden, which itself is surrounded by Appenzell Ausserrhoden on Read more
Experiences
Rendez-vouz Bern
Every year, the parliament building in Bern hosts an animated film that is projected onto its façade in winter just as the Christmas markets open. Grab a Chäsbrägu and a cup of Glühwein to warm up in chilly November and Read more
Articles
Swiss Mannerisms
In the first six months of my life in Switzerland, I was rather confused and disappointed with the behavior of the people here. Why would drivers in Geneva park their cars all over the place? Why can’t passengers just move Read more
Cities
Vaduz, Liechtenstein
Being one of the smallest nations on Earth, Liechtenstein has to find its niche to stand out among its larger neighbours. To the rest of the world, this quirky little country is known for its detailed stamps and tiny capital Read more
Cities
Martigny, Switzerland
Whenever you think of visiting Martigny, always take the train connection that takes you to Martigny-Bourg station right next to the Fondation Pierre Gianadda to see sculptures and outdoor art with the adjoining Automobile Museum with the original Rolls Royce Read more
Cities
St. Maurice, Switzerland
Although it is best known for being a resort town in the mountains with spa hotels serving wellness packages to older customers, it is also famous for its abbey. The St. Maurice Abbey is still an active religious site that Read more
Cities
Friedrichshafen, Germany
Just like Konstanz, Friedrichshafen is a little city on the German side of Lake Constance and frequented by Swiss cross-border shoppers to take advantage of low prices and great selections. Conveniently, the largest Edeka in Freidrichshafen is just a stone’s Read more
Cities
St. Louis, MO
With smiles on their faces the performers at BB’s Jazz Blues Soups do not disappoint. Known for it’s jazz and blues, there’s one place to go for music in the Midwest it has to be St. Louis. In even earlier Read more
Cities
Springfield, IL
Known for having the same name as Homer Simpson’s town, Springfield is also famous for being the place where Abraham Lincoln spent much of his adult life before he became president. Being proud of this esteemed former resident, Springfield proudly Read more