Posted in Money, tagged adventure, bargains, entertainment, Money, Switzerland, Travel on January 7, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Affordable treat: the magical ice palaces of Schwarzsee
The holidays may be over, but the winter is just getting started. Low on cash? No problem. Even in Switzerland, there are plenty of deals to be had – if you know where to look. Here’s a selection of ideas for getting through the hard Helvetian winter with spending money leftover for the spring.
Click here for the whole story: http://www.swisster.ch/news/society/winter-bargains-abound-%E2%80%93-if-you-know-where-look.html
Posted in Travel, tagged nature, Switzerland, tourism, Travel, winter on November 23, 2009| 4 Comments »
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
Posted in Funny English, tagged English, language, Travel on November 9, 2009| Leave a Comment »
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.)
Posted in Current affairs, tagged blindness, cataracts, charity, health, Mexico, Switzerland, Travel on November 2, 2009| Leave a Comment »
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.
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Posted in Travel, tagged entertainment, ghosts, Halloween, Switzerland, Travel, Zurich on October 7, 2009| 4 Comments »
Dan Dent leads the "Ghost Walk of Zurich"
There’s a side of Zurich not mentioned in the typical city guide – a side that is dark and mysterious. An Englishman brings this spooky aspect “back to life” though his self-created “Ghost Walk of Zurich”. The tour is both creepy and fun, making it the perfect diversion with Halloween on the horizon.
Read the whole story here:
http://www.swisster.ch/expats-ghost-walk-reveals-zurichs-hidden-haunts.html
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