ChristianA new trend in Switzerland is helping people to consume cheese fondue year round: Forest fondue. The name says it all – instead of eating your fondue at the table, you have it in the woods...
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Swiss engineered On shoes allow you to run on clouds
On is not a new Swiss car, but it is a way of mobility. On is the running shoe engineered in Switzerland and backed by Roger Federer.
FIRUN: When Design meets Tradition
When I came across a new sled in a magazine, I knew I needed to see this sled in person. The sled’s design catches the eye and anyone who appreciates good design, is sure to be attracted to this sled. That night I...
The Book Poster Debate
Anyone living in Switzerland knows that the Swiss are often asked to vote on political and social issues. Whether it be EU integration, gun ownership, minimum wages or the amount of holidays working people should be...
2 Swiss Social Apps Put to the Test
A while back, we reported on a few Swiss startups that we think will make it big. Since then, I’ve tested out two of the services mentioned in the article: Spontacts and Connexio. While these two services could not be...
Learning to Ski in Laax
As a repatriated Swiss who grew up in Canada, there are two smudges on my character profile. The first one is that I don’t much care for hockey. The second blemish is that I don’t ski...
2012: Let’s Start Running!
So here we are in 2012, and you did it: You’ve made a New Year’s resolution to be more active and start running. Like so many things in Switzerland, it was not the Swiss who invented running, but they do it very well...
Money, Money, Money – Everything about the Swiss bank notes
When many people think about Switzerland, they likely think of three things: Cheese, chocolate and banks. And with banks, we are really talking about money...
10 Statistics About Switzerland You Should Know
German speaking people love statistics. With 63.7% of the Swiss population speaking German, there is always a flurry of numbers to be read in newspapers, heard on the radio or seen on television. I thought it would be...
