Travel
Magnificent irises show at the Belvoir Park (Switzerland)
A little heaven in a Zurich Park near the Lake of Zurich Every year at the same time there is a display of 120 irises in the colorful park of Belvoir. The …
Understanding the world of cathedrals: Cathedral of our Lady in Strasbourg (France) Part 1
Since my last visit in 1998 to the cathedral of Strasbourg, I had been longing to go back. Finally over the Christmas holidays, I took the train from …
Five reasons to visit Berlin with your children
Who says that capitals are not places to bring your children?! Let me show what you could do in Berlin with your kids. 1. Spend a day at the zoo Berlin has two …
Family travels: excursions from Zurich for Easter
I really wanted to go home to France with my 3 1/2 years old son for Easter, but as he is not such a good traveler at the moment, I decided against it – …
Glossary: cathedrals in the Middle Ages
Ambulatory: Part of the church behind the choir which holds chapels. Angevin: relating to the Province of Anjou- Region from 1154-1399 taken by the …
My favorite Egyptian sights
I just came back from a two week vacation in Egypt last Saturday. And once again it was a complete success. It was the perfect time to go weatherwise and …
Egypt: Cairo, Luxor, Assuan, Abu Simbel to Sharm
Thanks to some great guides during my last stay, I really became fascinated about Egypt, its history of dynasties, its gods and also …
Excursions from Frankfurt (Germany): castles, closters, vineyards and much more
Heidelberg castle You already have been to Munich, Hamburg and Berlin and are eager to discover new fascinating places in Germany. But where to this time? …
Moses and the holy land – Mount Sinai/Gebel Musa
From the Ten Commandments to the Burning Bush It is believed that Moses received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai. The mountain is also called …
Winter Wonderland in Switzerland: beautiful snowy sceneries
In Switzerland we are lucky as we have a lot of snow. Walking in the snow and taking pictures of winter landscapes are two of my favorite activities. I …