Posted in People, tagged entertainment, expat, health, shopping, Switzerland on June 7, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Whether you’re new in town or a long-time local, it’s not always easy to keep tabs on the latest hotspots and events. With that in mind, a company based in Vevey is busily doing the legwork and sharing the findings on its website, My Little Black Book. The goal is to reach women all over Switzerland.
Read the whole story here:
http://www.swisster.ch/en/news/society/new-women-s-guide-keeps-expats-in-the-know_117-1829802
Posted in Environment, tagged Environment, Food, green, health, organic, shopping, Switzerland on June 3, 2009| 1 Comment »
Zofingen is a great setting for an open-air market.
Heads swivel as the longhaired man pauses to peruse the glass bottles on display. Many rock stars might prefer beer or whisky, but it’s the
selection of fruit wines and liqueurs that have caught the eye of Chris von Rohr of Krokus. The vendors seem to hold their breath while passers-by murmur, “Is that who I think it is?”
Read the whole story here: Bio Marché
Posted in Culture, tagged art, centenarians, Culture, elderly, Lucerne, museums, senior citizens, Switzerland on May 28, 2009| 2 Comments »
This year, Swiss artist Hans Erni is 100 years old. To celebrate, the Museum of Art Lucerne is hosting a retrospective – the first major Erni show in nearly 40 years. The exhibition features a mix of favorites and lesser-known works in a variety of media. Both popular and controversial, Erni is one of Switzerland’s best-known artists.
Posted in Culture, tagged Culture, expat, Food, shopping, Switzerland on May 20, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Zug's Londonstore specializes in British favorites.
Despite the bounty of tasty local fare, there are some foods that expats living in Switzerland can’t seem to live without. With this in mind, shopkeepers specializing in British and American products are filling a market niche as they fill bellies with crumpets, cookies and cheddar cheese.
Read the whole story here:
http://www.swisster.ch/en/news/society/specialist-stores-satisfy-the-expat-munchies_117-1733971
Posted in Travel, tagged Culture, museums, Switzerland, Travel on May 15, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Ballenberg is home to about 100 carefully preserved buildings.
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