It’s a match made in heaven! After years of spoiling Parisiens, New Yorkers, and Tokyoers (among others), the world renowned Salon du Chocolat show arrives in Zürich!
Tag - swissness
Switzerland is full of surprises. Beyond stereotypes, we show you what is so special about the Swiss and their little country.
Dimitri Burkhard
More vintage Swissair posters for aviation fans
Given the hassles of flying, it's hard to believe that it was once a great privilege. Up until 2002, Swissair was the former airline of Switzerland...
12 Cheerful Maps and Illustrations of Switzerland
Switzerland is inarguably cutesy on many levels. Sometimes, this is less obvious though when the skies are foggy and the pavements grayer than gray. During those times, it helps to look at some cheerful maps and...
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...
Christian
25 Swiss Nobel Prize Laureates
While the definition of what constitutes a Swiss Nobel Prize Winner can be tricky, the fact is that Switzerland boasts an astonishing number of Nobel Prizes per capita...
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...
Mamiko
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...
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...
Discovering Little Switzerland in North America
On their quest to travel around the world, our friends Oli and Rafael have now crossed from Asia to North America! And thanks to their trained eyes, they have found some rather interesting traces of Switzerland along...
Olivia