On an Art Trail in Basel: A Haven for Art Lovers
Often dubbed as the cultural capital of Switzerland, Basel is a city that offers a kaleidoscope of sights spanning history, art, architecture and culture. Known for its innumerable museums, heritage…
Ballenberg, Swiss Open-Air Museum – Where Buildings Speak
Heritage houses, Alpine music, rural handicrafts, agricultural tools, yesteryear farmhouses, kitchens, hay lofts, cellars and more. If this piques your interest, Ballenberg is the place for you. Located just about…
Photoessay: Tulip Festival in Morges, Switzerland
Think tulips and the mind immediately thinks of Amsterdam and the gorgeous Keukenhof gardens, the latter is a place that I am yet to visit. Viewing beds of tulips meticulously…
Photoessay: Giessbach Waterfalls (Giessbachfälle) – a Beautiful Spectacle on Brienz Lake
There is no denying the fact that Switzerland is a country replete with some of the most beautiful sights on the planet. Whether it is the mighty Alps, lush green…
Spring Diaries in Zurich: A Riot of Colour
Spring adds new life and new beauty to all that is – Jessica Harrelson Arguably one of the most beautiful seasons of the year, spring is all about colour, new…
Trümmelbach Falls: an Awe-Inspiring Sight in Lauterbrunnen Valley
There is no denying the fact that Switzerland is a land of unparalleled natural beauty. Apart from its glorious mountains and picturesque lakes, did you know that it is home…
Five Christmas Markets to Visit in Switzerland
Unarguably the best time of the year, Christmas and the holiday season is just around the corner. A time for joy and celebration, Christmas time is indeed one of the…
Zurich Toy Museum: A Nostalgic Journey Through Childhood
We just celebrated Children’s Day in India on 14-Nov and come 20-Nov, it is World Children’s Day. Toys and children are intrisically associated with one another and if childhood toys…
Photoessay: Post Cards from Chur: Switzerland’s oldest city
There is no dearth of picturesque towns and cities when in the land of Helvita aka Switzerland. Chur, which is the oldest city of the country is one such Alpine…
Water fountains: a Ubiquitous Fixture in Zurich
Often referred to as the financial captial of Switzerland, Zurich is an eclectic city that offers a host of interesting sights which include its lake, unique museums, chocolate stores and…