Winter at "Rosenlaui" in the Bernese Oberland
It’s expected to be a hard but hopefully cozy winter in the Swiss tourism industry. For the coming season, Switzerland Tourism is heavily promoting mountain cabin magic in resorts around the country.
Read the whole story here:
http://www.swisster.ch/news/lifestyle/swiss-tourism-bets-winter-cabin-magic.html
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A dynamic look by Alexander Wang
Switzerland doesn’t have a world-famous fashion week. But on one night of the year, it attracts the interest of designers and fashion editors the world over.
For a look at the award’s 10-year history, click here: http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/front/Swiss_Textiles_Award_turns_ten.html?siteSect=108&sid=11479017&cKey=1258017263000&ty=st
For a report on the evening itself, click here: http://www.swisster.ch/news/culture/american-designer-sews-swiss-textiles-award.html
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What's so funny about that?
Brawny, Bounty, Plenty … paper towels typically have a name that implies strength and absorbency. Not this brand, spotted in a Zurich ladies room.
“Funny” must be for people who like to have a good time while drying their hands and wiping up spills. It made me smile, anyway!
(Apologies for the poor-quality photo — I took it with my phone.)
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A young cataract patient being prepared for surgery
Every year, a team of international doctors flies from Switzerland to Mexico. There they visit the poorest communities, where nutritional deficiencies often lead to cataracts. In addition to performing free operations, they educate local doctors and bring much-needed supplies.
Read the whole story here:
Posted in Current affairs | Tagged blindness, cataracts, charity, health, Mexico, Switzerland, Travel | Leave a Comment »
One woman's cast-offs are another woman's treasures.
These days, many are looking to cut costs. But do wardrobes have to suffer? Find the answer in my latest article for Swiss News.
You can read a PDF-version here.
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