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January 23, 2010 – Photo of the week
Chameleon at the Masoala, Zurich Zoo I decided to take a trip to the Zurich Zoo last week and visit the Masoala. The hot temperature inside were quite nice …
Family travels: packing for a trip with kids (Part I)
Good packing is essential to have a successful and stress-free holiday Thinking of an approaching trip with young children could give you a headache, …
Where to today ? Basel
Find out why Basel is a city worth
January 16th, 2010 – Photo of the week
Above the clouds on Val Thorens, France, ski slopes. Taken during a lunch break while skiing along the Val Thorens ski slopes in France. What a breathtaking …
Skiing and snowboarding in Switzerland – The 10 best known winter resorts
Crans Montana – 1,500 m/4,921 feet (Wallis) excellent for families and good for snowboarders skiers can ski up to 3,000 m/9,842 feet enjoy 140 km/86 …
Chicorée with Béchamel Sauce – Endives à la Béchamel (3 servings)
What you need: 3 large chicorées 6 slices of ham 7 oz (200 g) of grated emmenthal cheese 3 tablespoons of flour 3 tablespoons of butter some milk salt and …
Sweet sunny summer memories: Ways to stay cool around the lakes Como and Maggiore
We had the chance to spend one week this past August in the Ticino village of Brissago in Switzerland, at the Italian and Swiss border. During our stay we …
January 9th, 2010 – Photo of the week
Snowy paths in Les Gets in the French alps. Photo courtesy of Isabelle Jutel. This picture was taken while doing a winter walk along snowy paths in Les Gets in …
Let’s celebrate the Wise Kings! A January treat
What you should know about the celebration of the Wise
Tartiflette (4 servings)
What you need: 2.4 pounds (1.1 kg) of potatos good for boiling like Charlotte potatos 1 ripe Reblochon or Reblochon for Tartiflette 1 onion 10.6 oz (300 g) of …