I have enjoyed many meals prepared in a slow cooker, but I have never been able to find one in Switzerland. I don't actually want one - I used my old one rarely, but I do miss the stews that they are so well suited to create. With that in mind, I … [Read more]
Grilled Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho
Summer in Switzerland is a gamble. You can never know when it will be warm or if it will be warm at all. We had a lovely spring but the "heat" of the summer was slow to arrive. Eventually, summer did arrive! For a couple of weeks in August, we were … [Read more]
Discovering the Jochpass in Engelberg
Temperatures reached 30°C last week and it finally felt like summer! To make it even better, my husband took a couple days off work so we could go exploring when it would be arguably less crowded than the weekend. On Friday, we took the top off … [Read more]
Language Resources
There are many schools to choose from when you are looking to study languages in Switzerland. Here are some options that may suite your needs and learning style. Note: Unless otherwise specified, the links provided are not sponsored and this site … [Read more]
Transportation Resources
There are many different ways to experience Switzerland: Boat, Bus, Train. The following are a list of some sites that you may find helpful in planning your travels. Note: Unless otherwise specified, the links provided are not sponsored and this … [Read more]
Navigating Swiss Holidays
Discovering Federal and Cantonal Holidays in Switzerland I do not expect any sympathy for this post but I have to share my thoughts nonetheless … . The bane of pseudo-retirement is never knowing the day of the week or whether the day is a … [Read more]