Swiss Army Recruits Band at Tatoo in Basel
on May 21, 2025 with No Comments
Open Air Tattoo Show in Basel – 11 to 19 July 2025
Switzerland: The Dark Side of Paradise (Tourist Survival Guide)
on May 19, 2025 with No Comments
Ah, Switzerland. The land of majestic mountains, shimmering lakes, chocolate that could make you cry, and trains that run like they were scheduled by Swiss-made atomic clocks. But before you pack your finest hiking boots and a pocket full of … Read More
Thought of the Day!
on May 4, 2025 with No Comments
Thought of the Day! I am very partial to what is considered to be wise quotes, as so many of us are. The key to these beauties might be to live them since they are part and parcel of wisdom, … Read More
Trattoria, Osteria and Ristorante: Do you know the difference?
on April 29, 2025 with No Comments
Italians adore their own cuisine. Over the coming summer, many people travel south to Tessin, often into Italy. There, they can be enchanted by Italian cuisine. In this article, we’ll show you which restaurant offers what Nothing beats an old … Read More
Alp Cheese – treats from the Alps.
on April 29, 2025 with No Comments
Swiss Alp Cheese is strictly produced in the summer only, with milk from the cows, goats, or sheep that graze on the Alpine pastures. It is only when the milk production and cheese making process take place on the mountains … Read More
In case you need refreshing: What is Easter?
on April 18, 2025 with No Comments
🌅 What is Easter? Easter is the central feast of Christianity, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. According to the New Testament, Jesus was crucified by the Romans around 30–33 AD and rose from the dead three … Read More
Hot Cross Buns, What are They?
on April 18, 2025 with No Comments
🥯 What are Hot Cross Buns? They’re small, yeast-leavened buns typically made with: Flour, milk, and sugar Warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg Raisins or currants A cross on top (made from flour paste or icing) They’re soft, slightly sweet, … Read More
The Etzlihut in Switzerland
on March 26, 2025 with No Comments
This is an oasis of peace and relaxation The Etzlihut is nestled in the wild mountains of the canton of Uri, near the border with Graubünden (Grison) The beautiful mountain landscape around the Ettzlihut offers something for everyone: families, hikers, … Read More
Molecular Gastronomy? What is it?
on March 26, 2025 with No Comments
Molecular foods are a culinary movement that combines science and cooking to create unique textures, flavors, and presentations. Think of foams, spheres, edible air, and liquid nitrogen clouds! I played with it for a while just because it became … Read More
Memories from the time in the Swiss Army
on March 24, 2025 with No Comments
Do you have any Swiss Army experiences or memories? Leave me your comments at the end of this page↓ Where are they all now, 54 years later?! The second page is a price list of provisions calculated for … Read More