Switzerland is transforming its iconic red passport, with a new design that blends security with artistry to create what I’d consider the most beautiful (and technically advanced) passport in the world. Beautiful New Swiss Passport Is Interactive The iconic...
Our Two Busy Afternoons In Basel, Switzerland
While we did not do much in Germany during our recent holiday, we did quite a lot of museum hopping in Basel in just two afternoons… Museum Hopping In Basel Most museums in Basel offer free entry on the...
Review: Aspire Lounge Zurich (ZRH)
Before our flight to Malta, my family spent about a half hour in the Schengen Aspire Lounge in Zurich (ZRH), which I found far nicer than the Marhaba Lounge across the hall. Aspire Lounge Zurich Review (ZRH) – Schengen...
Swiss National Day – Fireworks Over The Rhine In Basel
I’m in Germany for my summer holiday and enjoyed fireworks last night over the Rhine River in Basel in celebration of Swiss National Day. Swiss National Day 2023 I was at a dinner party this year on the Fourth...
Road Trip From Basel To Vienna?
My summer vacation is coming up and I am looking into a road trip to Austria…but since I’m far less of a driver than a flyer, I wanted to discuss it here first. Basel To Vienna: By Car, Plane,...
Hyatt Regency Zurich Airport – Always Convenient, Perfect For Families
I’ve extensively reviewed the Hyatt Regency Zurich Airport twice, including recently, and will not do so again here. However, this remains my go-to hotel in Zurich and continues to nicely blend luxury, affordability, and convenience. Hyatt Regency Zurich Airport...
A Visit To Kunsthaus Zürich With The Kids
I enjoyed Kunsthaus Zürich so much last year that I decided to bring back my entire family…but how did a six-year-old and two-year-old do at fine art museum? Surprisingly well. I recommend it. Kunsthaus Zürich – Good For Kids?...
Amazing Fondue Dinner In Zurich
Few things are more quintessentially Swiss than a fondue dinner. I enjoyed exquisite fondue and lovely service at Fribourger Fondue Stübli in Zurich. Delectable Fondue At Fribourger Fondue Stübli In Zurich Fondue is a Swiss melted cheese and wine dish served...
Photo Essay: Kunsthaus Zürich
I enjoyed an afternoon in the Kunsthaus Zürich, Switzerland’s premiere art museum. Kunsthaus Zürich – A Photo Essay My wife has cultivated in me a great appreciation for art and I now make it a point to visit art...
Swiss Humor: Rail Station Vending Machines
European vending machines have always amused me, but I could not help but to chuckle about the juxtaposition of items in a Swiss vending machine at the central rail station in Zurich. Swiss Rail Station Vending Machines – Humorous...
A Lovely Sunday In Zürich
The more I visit, the more I love the Swiss city of Zürich. I enjoyed a lovely Sunday in Zürich that nicely captures the allure of the largest city in Switzerland. A Lovely Sunday Of Church, Coffee, Art, And...
Great Coffee In Zürich
I spent a lovely weekend in Zürich, Switzerland and found two excellent coffee shops that I look forward to returning to. The coffee culture is alive and well in the largest Swiss city. Best Coffee In Zürich My friend...
The Best Cocktail Bars In Zurich
Zurich is a lovely Swiss city that is also home to a couple outstanding cocktail bars. My Picks For The Two Best Cocktail Bars In Zurich I was traveling with my friend in Zurich who is a cocktail aficionado...
The Language Enigma Of Switzerland
This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. Switzerland is one of my favorite countries in the world and unlike its bordering neighbors, represents a unique blend of...
Swiss Voters Reject New Airline Carbon Tax
By a narrow margin, Swiss voters rejected a new aviation tax meant to offset carbon dioxide and reduce greenhouse gasses. Swiss Voters Reject New Airline Tax Switzerland is a direct democracy in which questions are put to citizens via...
Photos: A Desolate Zurich Airport
With so few flights operating from Basel, we chose to fly home from Germany via Zurich Airport. We arrived a bit early to planespot, but the real story was how desolate the airport was. Pictures: Desolate Zurich Airport As...
I’m Delayed In Zurich…But Why?
So much for reaching Rome on time… Last night, my flight from Zurich to Frankfurt posted creeping delays, 15 minutes at a time. The flight ended up departing 90 minutes late. With only a 55-minute connection in Frankfurt, it...
United Airlines Adds New Service to Iceland, Portugal, Scotland and Switzerland
United Airlines’ President Scott Kirby suggested his airline would re-focus on domestic service, but that has not led to any slowdown in international expansion. Quite the contrary, United is using its fuel-efficient fleet to expand to new destinations around...
