Posted in Travel, tagged Culture, geobiology, Ley lines, nature, places of power, Switzerland, Travel on August 23, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Solid as a rock: the place of power in Engstlenalp, canton Bern
Switzerland is rich in mystical places where the weary can supposedly refuel by soaking up geobiological energy. I decided to check out a few such spots.
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http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/culture/Tapping_into_alternative_energy_for_the_soul_.html?cid=19674092
Posted in Culture, tagged cinema, Culture, entertainment, film, Jay Duplass, John C. Reilly, Locarno, Mark Duplass, Switzerland on August 11, 2010| 1 Comment »
Actor John C. Reilly listens as a media question is translated.
Cannes would do well to take after Locarno, says American actor John C. Reilly. He liked the Swiss film festival so much that he decided to stay an extra night.
Locarno showed the European premiere of his new film “Cyrus” on the Piazza Grande on Saturday night and is hosting a tribute to him throughout the week.
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http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/culture/Locarno_pays_tribute_to_American_actor_Reilly.html?cid=21883898
Posted in Culture, tagged art, Culture, film, Lucerne, museums, Switzerland on March 3, 2010| Leave a Comment »
A scene from "Reference and Affinity" at Lucerne's Museum of Art
To celebrate its tenth anniversary, the Museum of Art Lucerne morphs into a museum of contemporary art – temporarily, at least. The theme of its latest exhibition, “Reference and Affinity,” is art from the 21st century.
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http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/news/feature/Temporary_contemporary_in_Lucerne.html?cid=8378940
Posted in People, tagged butler, Culture, emancipation, equal rights, royalty, service, Switzerland on December 6, 2009| Leave a Comment »
In her white-gloved glory: butler Zita Langenstein
Perfection, concentration, ability and discretion – these are the trademarks of excellent butler service. And Zita Langenstein should know. As Switzerland’s only woman butler, she has a unique perspective in an industry dominated by men.
Click here to read the whole story: http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/index/Swiss_butler_breaks_gender_barrier.html?cid=7814370
Posted in Travel, tagged adventure, Culture, Travel, women on September 7, 2009| Leave a Comment »
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.
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http://www.swisster.ch/en/news/lifestyle/kiwi-lady-opens-new-worlds-to-women-travellers_122-2276045
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