We live in the kind of place that as a child you would dream about as you gleefully shook your snow globe. Alpine hotels in Switzerland complete the...
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Danielle Parla
Switzerland: Alpine Playground or Winter Wonderland?
Back 200 years ago, the mountainous regions of Switzerland were largely off limits in the minds of the local population. But thanks in part to the curious British, the Swiss Alps have become easily accessible just a few...
Dimitri Burkhard
Velogemel Snow Bike: All You Need To Know
More than a century ago, a Grindelwald carpenter invented the Velogemel snow bike. This curious Swiss bicycle sled is still popular today.
Roasted chestnuts in Switzerland are my winter obsession
When the temperatures drop, it's the return of roasted chestnuts in Switzerland. In towns and cities, vendors hawk this sweet delicacy.
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...
ChristianImpressions from the Zürich Carnival Parade 2012
Some parts of Switzerland actually have five seasons, with carnival season being squeezed in between winter and spring. Carnival in Switzerland is such an integral part of life in some regions that business virtually...
Swiss guy installs a wood-burning stove in his Volvo
Retrofitting a 1990 Volvo 240 station wagon with a wood-burning stove is rather unique. He even got his mod approved by the Swiss BMV!
Incredible Pictures of Geneva’s Frozen Lake Shores
Some years ago, arctic conditions caused some rather fascinating sculptures of ice. Geneva’s lake shores were frozen over, and here are the incredible pics...
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!
Mamiko