Welcome to Interlaken, the Paris of the Alps
June 28, 2021, 30 Comments
I like Interlaken. There, I’ve said it. I might not agree with Hans Christian Andersen, who called it ‘the Paris of the...
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Unwrapping the material wealth of St Gallen
May 21, 2021, 2 Comments
Once upon a time over half the world’s embroidery came from St Gallen, and the industry was Switzerland’s largest export. Then came...
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The pleasure of St Gallen’s enticingly unique shops
May 19, 2021, No comments
It was the goats that caught my eye. A family of five lined up along the pavement, begging me to stop and...
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St Gallen, a wonderful city of windows and walls
May 18, 2021, 1 Comment
The medieval Berlin. Yes, St Gallen was once a divided city, with a wall separating the Catholic monastery from the Protestant city...
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Discover the Swiss city full of eastern promise
May 17, 2021, 3 Comments
St Gallen is only an hour east of Zurich but for some people that means it’s completely off the map. It’s not...
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The once-essential little Swiss booklet
December 14, 2020, No comments
It was a little booklet that was always in my rucksack or back pocket. It was an essential tool for anyone using...
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Immerse yourself in Switzerland
August 5, 2020, No comments
Living in a foreign country can be hard, even one as wonderful and accessible as Switzerland. Sometimes you want to know more...
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When size matters: the biggest clock in Switzerland
May 29, 2020, No comments
It’s a simple question: what is the biggest clock in Switzerland? For a land that is famous for its timepieces, you’d think...
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A virtual treasure hunt through Bern
March 30, 2020, 1 Comment
It’s hard to visit Bern these days, even if you live in Switzerland. Seeing as we are all under a shutdown, I...
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Three mountains trips from Lugano
May 31, 2019, 1 Comment
The little slice of paradise that is Lake Lugano has more than gentle boat rides to offer: there are three wonderful mountain...
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