MamikoHow come Zürich never had a chocolate exhibit like the Salon du Chocolat before? This simple question hunted me the entire night at the opening event as I wandered among the melting chocolate flavors and finger-licking...
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How about these blooming spring impressions from Ticino?
Clear blue skies are above, willow trees are swinging in the breeze, and dozens of stork couples have started building nests. Spring is definitely here in Switzerland...
Spring Treasure Hunt at the Easter Market in Greifensee
You will know why the Old Town of Greifensee is called "Städtli" when you walk on cobblestones along its town hall, small flower garden, the goldsmith...
A fine Italian lunch at Ristorante Stapferstube da Rizzo in Zürich
With a glass of prosecco, I indulged myself with colorful sea fruits of shrimps, calamari, and moules swimming in cherry tomato sauce over handmade...
Finding Swissness in the Fast Food Industry
As so many tourists and expats would agree, Swiss products are expensive. Even knowing that the high price guarantees quality, it takes time (and a Swiss standard salary) to take an item straight to the cashier without...
A Primer on Recycling in Switzerland
Compared to US where most things are thrown into a huge dumpster, I truly admire the way the Swiss recycle. Here's everything to know about recycling...
Samichlaus – My first-hand encounter with Swiss Santa
My first Santa welcoming was last year, in the Städtli of Greifensee. It was a very cold night and Samichlaus was there with his...
What it takes to hit the road in Switzerland
It’s been two years since I moved from the US to Switzerland, and one of the biggest changes in this transition is that I don’t own a car and haven’t driven at all. A carefree life for two years! It’s an unbelievable...
Fondue chinoise in Switzerland helps me survive winters
This variety of the Japanese shabu-shabu dish isn't consumed with chopsticks. Fondue forks are used to eat fondue chinoise in Switzerland!
