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…
Photoessay: Autumn in Zurich – Postcards, Vignettes and more…
Arguably the most beautiful season of the year, autumn is synonymous with change. Nature’s splash of brown, rust, ochre, mustard, orange, red and chestnut during this time is indeed a…
Photoessay: Pilatus – the perfect picnic idea from Lucerne
A land of magnificent landscapes and immense scenic beauty, there is never a dearth of idyllic getaways when you are in Switzerland. Mount Pilatus or Pilatus as it is also…
Photoessay: Lindt Home of Chocolate, Kilchberg
While 7-July maybe World Chocolate Day, there is no denying the fact that, if you are a chocolate lover, everyday can be chocolate day! And this is especially true if…
Uhrenmuseum Winterthur: Clock and Watch Museum Winterthur
Located just about 25 km from Zurich in Switzerland is the idyllic city of Winterthur. Like most Swiss cities, Winterthur is replete with a charming old town, quaint cafes and…
On a museum trail in Switzerland: ten unique museums to visit in Swiss Land
It is raining museums on my blog this month and even though we just finished International Museum Day on 18-May, I thought a post about some unusual and quirky museums…
Tibet Museum, Gruyères – a unique attraction
The Tibet Museum located in the quaint town of Gruyères in Switzerland is a hidden gem. The town known for its delectable cheese, stunning landscapes and fairy tale vibes is…
Photoessay: On a fairy tale trail in Heidiland, Mainefield
While it seems like a cliche to say that Switzerland is a country full of fairy tale landscapes, Heidiland is literally a paradise on earth. An ode to Heidi, Switzerland’s…
Rapperswil: of Rose Gardens and much more
Often referred to as “Switzerland’s city of Roses”, Rapperswil is an utterly beautiful town in Switzerland just over 25 km from Zurich. Easily accessible by rail, boat and train, Rapperswil…
Soap Museum (Seifenmuseum), St. Gallen – a unique, offbeat attraction
A museum dedicated to soap…sounds rather strange…… These exactly were my thoughts when I first heard about the Seifenmuseum in St. Gallen. While I decided to see all the conventional,…