2020-11-11 09:00
Minimalist Home Overlooking Lake ZurichThe House in a Park is a minimalist collection of stone and plaster designed by Think Architecture. The house is made to “merge with the landscap… Read More
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2020-11-10 11:00
Artist’s Impression of the Art Gallery CatamaranWhen fearless Frenchman, Frédéric Jousset, was struck with the idea of a super yacht-cum-art gallery, he was at the helm o… Read More
2020-11-09 14:00
WNDR Alpine Algae based skisUtah based start up WNDR Alpine, has begun making off-piste ski’s and replacing petroleum-based plastic by algae. The replacement of plastic is not only sma… Read More
2020-11-06 10:00
Buying your first yachtBuying your first yacht should not be rushed or taken lightly, but do you know what to look out for when making the purchase? Boat International gathers top tips from… Read More
2020-11-05 11:01
Delaire Graff Wine EstateThe Delaire Graff Estate is a sexy provençal style retreat in the hear of Stellenbosch. The designer estate is set against a backdrop of wraparound mountain a… Read More
2020-11-04 16:00
South Villa, Clifton Terraces, ZAFrom it’s elevated position on Lions Head in Cape Town, the South Villa faces ostentatious views of the ocean, Table Mountain and Clifton’s iconi… Read More
2020-11-03 14:02
Atari Hotels Flagship HotelAtari Hotels is a new gaming themed hotel group that opened early in 2020, with plans to open their inaugural hotel in Phoenix. According to the group, the hotels… Read More
2020-11-02 16:00
CholerenschluchtThe lovely lady that runs Our Swiss Experience, Hana, recently went on a hike with her family from Adelboden to Cholerenschlucht and blogged about the experience. Hana descri… Read More
2020-11-02 10:00
Lugano comes alive in AutumnEveryone says Lugano is one of the quieter cities but in Autumn, in October the streets come alive with the sound of music. Autumn lands with a vengeance in Lugan… Read More
2020-10-30 15:00
Bush Creek RanchLocated at the North Platte River Valley, Wyoming, the Bush Creek Ranch is a working ranch with an edge. Spend your morning learning to fly fish then make your way to the spa… Read More
2020-10-30 09:00
Château de PranginsThe Château De Prangins is proud to present a major first: a permanent exhibition at the Schweizerisches National Museum, The Swiss National Museum. Visitors a… Read More
2020-10-29 12:00
Les AutomnalesEvery year in Geneva Palexpo you are invited to explore a new universe, a fun friendly interactive place called Les Automnales. Around 400 retailers gather under the exhibition… Read More
2020-10-29 10:00
Choupette & the deconstructed Swing pet bedThe late Karl Lagerfeld’s cat, Choupette, said to be heir to a portion of his fortune has collaborated with pet bed makers, LucyBalu. Aft… Read More
2020-10-28 14:00
Think Architecture’s Vineyard House, ZurichThis house designed by Think Architecture is situated on a large meadown overlooking vineyards and the lake. The brief given to the firm by t… Read More
2020-10-28 09:00
Dog Sledding Through SwitzerlandWe are all familiar with the St. Bernard Mountain dogs that perform search and rescues for hikers and skiers lost in the mountains with little barrels of whis… Read More
2020-10-27 15:00
Carved Climber Wood Visctorinox Swiss Army KnifeYou might never have heard of Victorinox, or you might know them by a completely different name, the makers of the original multi function kni… Read More
2020-10-27 11:01
Above the dig site in Glis near BrigIn South-Western Switzerland near the town of Brig in Valais, archaeologists have unearthed a Roman building of unprecedented size and proportion. The bui… Read More
2020-10-26 14:00
Lantern Trail of Les PléiadesHigh in the mountains of Montreaux, runs the Lantern Trail of Les Pléiades. Not the typical choice of visitors to the area, the lantern trail offer… Read More
2020-10-26 10:00
Cliff Front 7On the South tip of Bali are the Uluwatu Surf Villas, with Cliff Front 7 set as an architectural masterpiece designed by Alexis Dornier. Cliff Front 7 is nestled up against the… Read More
2020-10-25 13:00
Chez Prony Pop Up © New In ZurichThe Widder Hotel in Zurich is bringing the mountains of Zermatt to urban Zurich with their third Chez Vrony pop-up. From the 2nd October till the 31st D… Read More
2020-10-23 12:00
Le Corbusier, Charles-Édouard JeanneretThe Museum für Gestaltung Zürich is celebrating Switzerland’s most famous architect, Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, also kno… Read More
2020-10-23 08:00
Fumagalli ViniLocated in the southern part of Switzerland, Mendrisiotto has a mild climate and a landscape of rolling hills perfect for growing vines. In a triangle extending to italy, about… Read More
2020-10-22 15:00
Chateau GruyèresGruyères is a medieval pedestrian town in the canton of Fribourg. The cobblestone streets and fountains invite long leisurely strolls, while the 13th century ca… Read More
2020-10-22 10:00
Tambour Curve Flying Tourbillon Poincon de GenèveThis is the Tambour Curve Flying Tourbillon Poincon de Genève, made by Louis Vuitton and certified as excellent according to th… Read More
2020-10-21 15:00
Thermalbad & Spa ZurichThermal spring water has been drawn from deep beneath the city of Zurich, to be bathed in the old Hürlimann brewery’s hundred year old vaulted ceilings… Read More
2020-10-21 10:00
La Table at Lausanne Palace, La Table at Lausanne Palace has been taken over by Sarah and Franck who will welcome you to a refined experience. With a view of Lake Geneva on one side and the… Read More
2020-10-20 13:00
Raclette Rucksacking through Bern HighlightsWith cooler weather in Switzerland, not only are we starting to look at skiing and snowboarding activities, but we are also looking forward to the… Read More
2020-10-20 08:00
The Dolder Grand, ZurichSwitzerland is well known for its winter sport weekends and snow capped vistas. It’s also well known for the many spas dotted around the country with luxurious… Read More
2020-10-19 14:00
Capanna Monte BarIn 1953, the SAC managed to get the Alpe Musgatina farmhouse in Condra mountains dedicated as a base for the first ski school in the Canton of Ticino. Eighty years later, th… Read More
2020-10-19 09:45
Camp Suisse Ski & Snowboard CampLocated at the Palladium in Champéry Switzerland, the Camp Suisse Ski and Snowboard camp caters to children and teens looking to learn or improve t… Read More
2020-10-16 12:00
From the 4th to the 8th November 2020, The Lausanne Opera will show their adaptation of Charles Perrault’s “Little red Riding Hood”. The famous tale of a crimson hooded lit… Read More
2020-10-16 08:00
Noël au JardinEvery year from the end of November till the end of December, the Christmas Market is held in the Jardin Anglais in Geneva. There are a wide range of activities, food stal… Read More
2020-10-15 14:00
Zurich’s Best FloristsWe often forget the small things in life like a great cup of coffee or a simple but beautiful bouquet of flowers. Valerie from Zurich Wonderland has gone through… Read More
2020-10-15 09:30
Gotthard Panoramic Express Your journey on the Gotthard Panorama Express starts in Lucerne, on a paddle steamer that carries you across Lake Lucerne to Fluelen. Once the restored steamer ha… Read More
2020-10-14 14:00
La Clusaz Ski ResortLa Clusaz Park has been renamed LCZ Park in collaboration with local (French) riders and is a wonderful location for freestyle enthusiasts. Open all season for fearless r… Read More
2020-10-14 09:30
Swiss Watchmakers Fair, NeuchâtelEvery year, collectors, watchmakers and enthusiasts gather in Neuchâtel for the Annual Watchmakers Fair. A day organised by the International Wat… Read More
2020-10-13 14:00
The Marathon of Flavours is a sporting event that makes it’s way through the vineyards of Valais. It allows sporty gourmands to traverse the “Chemin du Vignoble, a 23Km route fro… Read More
2020-10-13 12:00
Mushroom Foraging in NyonAutumn in Switzerland comes with a whole new set of options for hiking and foraging. From berries to fungi in the dark warm forests around the country. Did you know… Read More
2020-10-13 08:00
It’s that time of year again when the citizens of Geneva, Switzerland celebrate Escalade, the defeat of the French invaders of 1602. As most of you may know, the Duke of Savoy was retu… Read More
2020-10-12 15:00
Braided Zopf BreadSince arriving with her family in Switzerland in 2012, Heddi Nieuwsma has been fascinated by the food culture, and the sheer number of different breads available in e… Read More
2020-10-12 10:00
British Classics in Morges © Daniel ZizkaEvents
Every October, more than 1,500 classic British cars and motorcycles gather on the shores of Lake Geneva in the promenades of Morges fo… Read More
2020-10-09 11:00
Planted.ch Swiss Vegan StartupSwitzerland is known as the land of cheese and chocolate, not exactly a vegan paradise. It seems there are Swiss start-ups responding to a growing global demand… Read More
2020-10-09 08:00
Minimalist TS-H_01 House TS-H_01 is a minimal family home located just outside Bern, Switzerland by architect Tom Strala. Featuring separate living spaces for both parents and children… Read More
2020-10-08 18:00
Via Romana From Geneva to AugstTravel
The Via Romana route from Geneva to Augst is the same route that was travelled and settled almost two thousand years ago by the Romans. The fascinati… Read More
2020-10-07 11:00
Fondue on the Belle Epoque Fleet on Lac LemanAt the beginning of winter, CGN begins their Fondue Festival on Lake Geneva. Cruises on their Belle Epoque fleet departing from Quai du Mont Blan… Read More
2020-10-07 08:00
Vergers D’AjoieLocated in Porrentruy, in the Jura region of Switzerland, is the Vergers D’Ajoie, the Museum of Fruit and Liqueur, where the tradition of preserving fruit and dist… Read More
2020-10-05 08:00
Chateau Gütsch Restaurant TerraceThe Chateau Gütsch is situated at 2,300m above sea level and boasts 31 unique rooms and suites as well as a bar and restaurant. Most of these rooms… Read More
2020-10-02 10:00
Summer Countryside in ValaisArrive in Valais on the Friday, leave on Sunday and spend three days indulging in a tailor-made weekend filled with thermal baths, wine tasting and vineyard hikes… Read More
2020-09-30 17:00
Clavadal House, DavosKrähenbühl Architekten Studio took a contemporary witness to the historical development of Clavadal in Davos. With parts of the house dating back to the Walser… Read More
2020-09-30 11:00
Lauenensee, SwitzerlandSwitzerland is well known for its mountains, chocolate and cheese, but no one talks about the 1,500 lakes that are scattered through the country. Seraina from Lost in… Read More
2020-09-29 13:00
Hato Fine Asian DiningHATO, is a fine dining restaurant in Zurich and St. Moritz that had their re-branding done by Allink. Allink used the fine asian cuisine created by executive chef Natha… Read More
2020-09-29 08:00
Bristol Hotel, GenevaTravel
From the 1st October, The Bristol Hôtel, Geneva is debuting a spectacular autumn menu in the Côte Square. The Chef, Bruno Marchal has conceived of… Read More
2020-09-28 13:00
Powder Extreme Ski InstructorsPowder Extreme are an off piste ski school based in Verbier that specialises in both teaching clients to ski or snowboard the varied terrain as well as getting… Read More
2020-09-28 10:00
On Mountain Zero Impact HutEven the designer of the On Mountain Hut 2,500m up in the Swiss Alps would admit it’s a switch from designing high tech running shoes. Although Thilo Alex Br… Read More
2020-09-18 11:00
The Peak Walk by Tissot at Glacier 3000 is the only suspension bridge in the world that links two peaks and allows a thrill like no other. The walkway connects the smaller peak (Viewpoint) w… Read More
2020-09-18 08:00
The city of Lausanne is set on the banks of Lake Geneva and has been the Olympic Capital since 1994. The city has many facets, museums and floral quays or shopping and nightlife, it caters… Read More
2020-09-17 15:00
The festival of wine in Nyon is a free event to celebrate the wines and vineyards of the region Read More
2020-09-17 11:00
Typical Swiss winter scenes from Chur to Tirano on the Bernina Express railway Read More
2020-09-17 08:00
Switzerland is a contemporary art capital. Starting with Swiss watches and Le Corbusier, this is a list of 10 handpicked contemporary art designers and studios that are carrying on the tradi… Read More
2020-09-16 11:30
The Art en Vieille-Ville (AVV) is a cultural association that brings together fifteen prestigious art and antiquaties galleries as well as three renowned cultural institutions, the Barbier-M… Read More
2020-09-16 08:00
This hut warden couple have transformed the cuisine at the Lidernen hut by using Swiss alpine herbs in their cooking Read More
2020-09-15 14:30
The sculptures and art installation placed on the hiking trails in Gstaad Read More
2020-09-15 08:00
Known as the artists of the forests, larches are the only European conifer to refresh it's needles every year, going from pale green shoots, golden pollen cones and red cone blossoms in spri… Read More
2020-09-14 11:30
The Schloss Hunegg provides authentic autumn tours Read More
2020-09-14 08:00
Eat like a local with The Taste My Swiss City Tour Read More
2020-09-11 18:00
The Lindt Home of Chocolate opens this Sunday the 13th September 2020, and features the world's biggest chocolate fountain Read More
2020-09-11 10:30
A curated list of fourteen of the best hiking trails in Switzerland Read More
2020-09-11 08:00
The last burst of art and culture is being held at La Bâtie Festival de Genève till the 13 September 2020. This is the 44th edition of the annual festival held through the halls… Read More
2020-09-10 08:12
The first of September has passed and Autumn is well on it's way to the Swiss Alps, The Experimental Chalet shivers in anticipation of the beautiful cold nights on the way Read More
2020-09-09 15:30
Till the 19th September 2020, the Gagosian Gallery is paying homage to renowned author Curzio Malaparte, who in 1988 purchased a plot of land overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea in Capri, Italy Read More
2020-09-09 15:00
Located in the Valée de Joux in the Swiss Jura, just North of Geneva, the Musée Atelier represents a long history of artisanal watchmakers Read More
2020-09-09 13:00
Events From Friday 11th, 12th to Sunday 13th of September 2020 the Zurich Art Weekend will be held in various venues around the city. This annual event has been running for three years now a… Read More
2020-09-09 07:50
After her first exhibition in Geneva in 2014, Galerie de la Béraudière is pleased to announce an exhibition of the work of Germaine Richier Read More
2017-11-15 11:29
Technology When we think of personal drones these days, probably the majority will be for flying purposes and most are perfect for almost any environment. A lot of these drones are used… Read More
2017-03-07 11:20
Cape Town Events Get ready for the musical journey of your life! Based on the Oscar-winning hit movie, PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT is the heart-warming, uplifting story of three drag artis… Read More
2016-10-06 10:42
On a vast beach in Kenya, among coconut palms and sand dunes, lies an idyllic tropical beach retreat and home. This minimalist style design is the perfect balm for the extreme heat of t… Read More
2016-09-27 15:16
Design Now that baby is here, you can start focusing on watching your child’s personality developing and decorating their room accordingly. If you are having difficulty thinking of wha… Read More
2016-07-20 10:05
Cape Town Events If you’re ever short of something to do on a Saturday morning in Cape Town, why don’t you take a ride out to the Oranjezicht City Farm Market Day. With a wi… Read More
2016-07-20 07:30
Cape Town Events The annual 2016 Winelands Bridal Fair will be taking place at the beautiful Spier Wine Farm in Cape Town. The fair lasts two days and it showcases lots of amazing… Read More
2016-07-11 11:35
Recipes So let me set the scene for you…… it’s a wonderfully warm (OK make that hot) Saturday afternoon, lunch was a few good hours ago and those pesky munchies are start… Read More
2016-05-03 15:57
Geneva Events Les Atheneennes – Classic And Jazz Music Festival daringly aims to integrate jazz, classical music and creations in a single night, will spread over nine evenings an… Read More
2016-01-25 16:36
London Bars The Ampersand Hotel is a decadent, luxurious hotel on Harrington Road in the heart of London. In stark contrast to the hotel, the Apero Bar & Restaurant was decorated wi… Read More
2015-11-25 17:10
London Restaurants From dumplings to steamed buns, dim sum has a dedicated following. Most people head to Chinatown to get their fix, although there are surprising finds dotted all over the… Read More
2015-11-25 16:23
Art Ron Layport spent forty years in the advertising business in Pittsburg while receiving numerous national and international awards for his design, writing and production work. In 2008 he… Read More
2014-05-30 06:00
Paper Sculptures Made into Art:
Creating art from scrap and bringing life to something that should be tossed is something to be admired. The idea of looking at something that should be thro… Read More
2014-03-11 15:54
I was wondering when couples think of a beach wedding, usually from the second after a couple decides to tie the knot you can bet there will be a million & one decisions going through e… Read More
2014-02-05 14:44
Sarah Richardson:
Buying a house is a huge financial investment – usually your single biggest asset. Some home buyers are able to distance themselves completely and make a decision b… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
From the second after a couple decides to tie the knot you can bet there will be a million & one decisions going through each of their minds. Things like who to invite, what should the c… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Post via BLTD: Whether you’re a parent or not, you can probably recognize the genius in these SipSnap silicone tops. They make any drinking cup spill-proof, so simply stretch them over… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Emanuela Caruso , born in the shadow of the cliffs of Capri , falls madly in love color the magical island, realizing the dream to materialize on his creations: Capri sandals.The post FAD In… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
From dumplings to steamed buns, dim sum has a dedicated following. Most people head to Chinatown to get their fix, although there are surprising finds dotted all over the capital – and… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I was relaxing the other day in our back garden enjoying the summer sun with protection from the glare by a very small flimsy umbrella. While sitting I was thinking to myself that since we h… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Now camping may not be for all folk, the thought of roughing it without any modern conveniences can send people into mental cardiac arrest. So perhaps there maybe something in between that c… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
When we first meet Walter White, way back in 2008, he was a meek struggling high school chemistry teacher who is diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer. As the series progresses, Walter becom… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
The Fig Leaf wardrobe is an amazingly intricate piece of work made by Tord Boontje, a native Dutch visionary of sculpture and design. The monumental fig leaf encrusted doors open to sh… Read More
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