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Dining in Ticino – Switzerland

Here are a few suggestions if you are looking for a place to eat in Ticino, Switzerland: Osteria Nostrana, Ascona; GrottoBroggini, Losone; Ristorante della …

Bircher-Muesli (servings 3)

What does Muesli mean? If you have never heard of the word Muesli, it means mixture. It is a mixture of uncooked rolled oats and wheat grains. Ready to use mix …

March 20th, 2010 – Photo of the week

Lonely Tree in Wädenswil, Switzerland   I was walking last week in the Swiss countryside and spotted this tree and this wonderful landscape: a lonely tree …

Shepherd’s Pie – Hachis Parmentier (servings 3)

  What you need: 2.2 pounds (1 kg) of potatoes 10.5 oz (300 g) of ground beef Milk and butter for mashed potatoes 4 tablespoons of butter 1.4 oz (40 g) of …

Where to today? La Clusaz

Why should you go to La

March 23th, 2010 – Photo of the week

Penguin Parade at Zurich Zoo The temperatures had warmed up considerably and no one was expecting a blizzard on Saturday morning. We drove to the zoo and had …

Where to today? Rome in the Spring time

Come to Rome once and you will always want to return No matter what brings you to Rome: shopping, gardens, museums, churches, a mass with the Pope or a visit …

Best sights while visiting Hesse (Germany): Hesse, a German state with much to offer 

If you are looking to visit beautiful castles, parks, baths, towns on the river or just wanting to hike, Hesse is definitely a place to come.   Follow my tour …

Where to today? Chatel: a friendly winter resort for families

Read more here about the family resort of Chatel in France.

Rebirth at the Zurich little Madagascar Park: the Masoala in the Spring time

Nothing feels better than walking through the Masoala early in the morning when it opens and no one has entered it. You can fully enjoy it. Boats in the …