ChristianWhen people ask me where my family is from and I say "Appenzell", I usually get the response: "Like the cheese?" This region is often overlooked...
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What it takes to run a Startup in Switzerland
As of late, a great deal has been written about the Swiss startup ecosystem. These entrepreneurs taught me a lesson on running a startup...
The Capra Saas-Fee is a Pearl of a Hotel
The sky in the mountains of Valais is a dark indigo punctuated by bright white stars. We are on the train from Zürich, and we will be spending the weekend at the new Capra Saas-Fee Hotel. At the station, we are picked...
Switzerland’s Startup Scene is Warming Up
From creative hubs to accelerators like Kickstart and the Digital Festival, the proof is in the pudding that Zürich is about to erupt with digital startups.
Moving Apartments Made Easy with MOVU (Sponsored Review)
I am a meticulous cleaner. When moving apartments in Switzerland, I cleaned everything (even the shutters), but at the handover...
Mount Rigi in Winter: How to Soak in the Sun
With winter slowly blanketing the Helvetic cities and lakes, a beautiful autumn has come to an end. I discovered winter sun on Mount Rigi...
How the Swiss set a world record with 425 alphorns
The Swiss Yodel Association did something big: The Swiss Federal Railway transported 425 alphorns to Milano for them, and a new world record was set...
Our Guide to Slow Food in Zürich
Zürich is hosting a month of activities around the key ingredient that keeps us alive: Food. As part of the "Zürich Isst" festival, discover Slow Food...
Switzerland’s Infrastructure Sets the Country Worlds Apart
"Ladies and gentlemen, please fasten your seat belts as we prepare for landing in Zürich." The air travel infrastructure in Switzerland is extraordinary...
