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Understanding the world of cathedrals: getting to know the workers and their work
But who were these dedicated workers? First, there was the architect or maître d’oeuvre (French term utilized until the word architect was used, meaning …
Rosemary pepper pork chops (2 servings)
Pork and vegetable K-bab cooking on the grill What you need: 2 large and thick pork chops 2 large garlic cloves 1 tablespoon of fresh pepper cloves 1 1/2 …
Grilled chicken with Herbs of Provence (3 servings)
What you need: 3 large chicken breasts 3 garlic cloves 1 tablespoon of Herbs of Provence salt and pepper 1 1/2 tablespoon of mustard 1 1/2 tablespoon of oil 4 …
August 2d, 2010 – Photo of the week
Clear view of the Matterhorn from our train going to Zermatt If you only have one day in Switzerland, go to Zermatt to see the Matterhorn and the glaciers. I …
Where to today? Locarno: Lago Maggiore, Piazza Grande and Red Carpet
With its 20,000 inhabitants, Locarno is neither too small nor too big to enjoy. Although the town is located on the shore of the Maggiore lake in Switzerland, …
July 26th, 2010 – Photo of the week
Alpine scenery in the Queyras Photo courtesy of Marie-Ena Laville Each time I look at this photo, I wish I could instantly pack my backpack and follow the …
Wine vacation in the Vaucluse, Provence: wine degustation, festivals and villages
A Provencal proverb says "A day without wine is a day without sunshine". If wine is your hobby, your passion or if you just want to learn more about it during …
Red Bull Air Show in Zurich:plane loopings and acrobatics over the Zurich sky
Here are some of the many pictures I took from my patio: Close up of Red Bull Airplanes, Zurich Switzerland Nine years ago in 2001, Red Bull was dreaming …
The Zurich Festival (Züri Fäscht) is back: a celebration every three years since 1976!
If you have never been in Zurich during the Züri Fäscht, it is not too late to book a hotel or to come to Zurich for the celebration. It will be a mega …
July 19th, 2010 – Photo of the week
57th Yodeling Festival in Baar Since my arrival in Switzerland I had always wanted to go to a festival for alphorns and yodeling. So that’s it, I went to …