Postcards from Marthalen: A Fairytale Village near Zurich
There is no denying the fact that Switzerland is replete with quaint towns and fairy tale villages that exude oodles of old world charm. Marthalen located in close proximity to…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Teddy Bear Museum, Baden: for the love of cuddly Teddy Bears
Few toys are more endearing than soft, cuddly teddy bears. An intrinsic part of most people’s growing years, teddy bears are synonymous with precious childhood memories, warmth and a sense…
Photoessay: Geneva – Diverse Sights and a Kaleidoscope of Experiences
Surrounded by mountains and located on the south western end of Lake Geneva, the city of Geneva is one that offers a multitude of experiences. I happened to visit this…
Le Gruyère – the legacy of cheese making in Gruyères, Switzerland
Just like its breathtaking scenery, Switzerland is synonyms with its delectable chocolates and cheese. One of the country’s most famous hard cheeses Le Gruyère is named after the medieval town…
Photo essay: Switzerland Musings – cozy vignette and hygge inspirations
Browsing through old pictures during this period of lockdown is fast becoming a favourite pastime with me. Reliving memories of travel and throwback to the ‘carefree’ times when one planned…
Bern: In the footsteps of Albert Einstein
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid – Albert…