Lausanne, the capital of canton Vaud, on the shores of Lake Geneva has a history dating back to the Romans. With this daytrip through the city, you can visit the Historical and Archeological Museums, visit Notre Dame Cathedral, the Farmer’s Market, enjoy good food, wine, beer and — shopping, if so inclined. This map (ocassionally …
Women’s Suffrage in Switzerland: The Journey
Beside me on my desk lies my Ballot for the US Presidential Election just a few short weeks away. I don’t like to vote. I am not a political junkie. Making sense of the issues is exhausting. But, I vote. I vote because I see it as my duty as a US citizen and it …
Birth of a Nation: Swiss National Day – August 1st
July 4th 1776 was a major turning point in American History. It marked the point, during the American Revolution, when the Declaration of Independence from British rule was approved by the 2nd Continental Congress. All 13 colonies east of the Mississippi River agreed to their desire for independence, thus becoming the United States of America, …