Travel
Milan in one day (Italy): memories to cherish for ever
I spent an amazing day in Milan in the middle of December. Follow my footsteps around Milan from the magnificent cathedral Saint Mary Nascent, known as the …
Understanding the world of cathedrals: the Gothic Angevin or Plantagenet architecture
The Gothic Angevin architecture (Plantagenet Architecture) began in the Western part of France in the region called Anjou, more precisely in the town of …
Understanding the world of cathedrals: the slowing down of cathedrals construction
Cause of work interruption Often construction remained untouched for long periods of time, explaining why it took so long to finish building a cathedral. …
Swiss German Glossary for the holidays
When traveling to the German speaking part of Switzerland this month, you may need to know a few words of Swiss German. Christmas market in Zurich Basler …
Christmas light show in Strasbourg (France): a pleasure for the eyes everywhere you look
What a lovely time I had in Strasbourg a few weeks ago. I absolutely wanted to visit the Christmas markets. I was nicely surprised to discover a city …
Family activities in Zurich with Santa Claus – Dec 4th, 2010 to Dec 6th, 2010
Sprüngli and Donkey Fridolin: Saturday Dec 4th from 2:00 to 4 p.m.: At the Paradeplatz square around Sprüngli, Samichlaus,helped by his donkey, will give …
The Basilica of St Peter in Rome (Italy): world largest Christian interior sacred site
The Basilica of St. Peter in the Vatican (Italy) World largest Christian interior sacred site I love Rome and admiring the Michelangelo dome from the River …
Bernina Line, Canton of Graubünden (Switzerland)
The Bernina Line is in the news this year, celebrating its 100th year anniversary. It has been a year of celebration along the line with lately one in …
2010 Zurich Buildings Reopening
Jelmoli-the house of brands After Globus department store renovation in September 2006, it was the turn of Jelmoli to get a new fresh look. The largest Swiss …
Understanding the world of cathedrals: materials, tools, techniques
Thanks for instance to the writing of chroniclers like Father Suger (in Saint Denis Cathedral in France) and Monk Gervase (in Canterbury Cathedral in England), …