Travel
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), …
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Gotthard Tunnel: twice in the news in 2010 Friday October 15th, 2010 will be a historical date for the Gotthard tunnel in Switzerland as it will be the last …
Engadine in the fall (Switzerland)
I just spent 4 days in the Engadin valley in the canton of Graubunden. I hiked along alpine lakes, looked at glaciers like the Corvatsch, marvelled at the …
Understanding the world of cathedrals: the Cathedral of Canterbury in Kent (England)
Even if you have not made it to the Cathedral of Canterbury, you probably still have heard of Chaucer's Canterbury tales or have learnt during your studies …
Swiss lakes: one more to discover (Part II)
Lucerne Lake also known as Vierwaldstättersee: made up of the lakes of Urner and Uri famous for the town of Lucerne. William Tell story happens around the …
2010 Year of Hiking – Jahr des Wandern: Swiss trails for the entire family
Admiring the view of the glaciers in Wallis Have you ever hiked in Switzerland? If not, try it out like 1/3 of the Swiss population. It is one of the most …
Cretan memories: Favorite photos of a summer vacation
Just unpacked my bags after a sunny 9 day-stay on the island of Crete. It was my second trip to Crete in ten years. Last time I visited the Greek island, it …
Munich in the fall (Germany)
Beautiful churches and parks, interesting buildings and museums and of course the annual Oktoberfest! What about visiting Munich this Fall? While on …
Where to today: Lake Trübsee. A day to remember
Fascinated by alpine lakes, when I heard about lake Trubsee I absolutely had to go there. Lake of Trubsee on a sunny day When is the best time to go: So …