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Kiwi lady opens new worlds to women travellers

September 7, 2009 by Susan Misicka

The mother of Venus Adventures against an alpine backdrop

The mother of Venus Adventures against an alpine backdrop

Female travellers have different needs than their bearded counterparts. That belief is the basis behind Venus Adventures, a tour operating group launched exclusively for women who wish to travel on their own or with groups of girlfriends. Julie Paterson, who divides her time between Switzerland and New Zealand, explains her motivation for launching the company.

Read the whole story here:

http://www.swisster.ch/en/news/lifestyle/kiwi-lady-opens-new-worlds-to-women-travellers_122-2276045

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Funny English: fashion forward?

August 25, 2009 by Susan Misicka

© Susan Vogel-Misicka

Hot heels? Sounds great.

But what the heck does “fash on” mean? Guess I’ll have to go see for myself!

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Climate trail points the way to a better world

August 21, 2009 by Susan Misicka

School children walk a portion of Lucerne's new climate trail.

School children walk a portion of Lucerne's new climate trail.

Lucerne is now the home of Switzerland’s longest climate trail. Full of ups and downs, the trail aims to raise awareness of environmental issues while encouraging people to think about how they can make a difference.

Read the whole story here:

http://www.swisster.ch/en/news/lifestyle/climate-trail-points-the-way-to-a-better-world_122-2264894

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Rescue dogs make a splash

August 13, 2009 by Susan Misicka

Jaws of life: A rescue dog pulls a boat with her teeth.

Jaws of life: A rescue dog pulls a boat with her teeth.

Flailing and splashing, a panicky-looking woman cries out from the middle of the lake. A Belgian Shepherd leaps from a nearby boat into the water, a lifebelt in tow. Moments later, the dog brings the floating ring to the struggling swimmer. She grasps it and holds on tight as the dog hauls her to the safety of the boat.

Read the whole story here: http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/search/Result.html?siteSect=882&ty=st&sid=11040015

You can also listen to an audio version I did for Swissinfo’s weekly podcast.

http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/index.html?siteSect=15050&sid=11078599&autoPlay=y

In the 14-minute podcast, I come on at about 7 minutes, 30 seconds.

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World famous Locarno Film Festival kicks off

August 7, 2009 by Susan Misicka

Cinema under the stars with seating for 8,000

© Locarno Film Festival 2009: Cinema under the stars with seating for 8,000

Every summer, Switzerland plays host to one of the world’s most respected cinema festivals. Now in its 62nd year, the Locarno International Film Festival attracts some 150,000 visitors to this lakeside town in Ticino. The 2009 festival offers a deeper look at Japanese animation and Chinese cinema, plus plenty of Swiss and international selections. And the Golden Leopard goes to…?
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http://www.swisster.ch/en/news/world-famous-locarno-film-festival-kicks-off_121-2224584

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