A journey of familiarity – my love affair with Amsterdam
This week, we have had to make an unexpected and sad visit home, to the Netherlands. Under the circumstances, I was feeling a bit unadventurous about…
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Escape from reality: discovering Corsica and Sardinia by sea
One of my favorite things about living in Switzerland is the ease of travel within Europe and the proximity in which all the countries are….
Japan, where gestures and silence are more meaningful than words
I am the new poster girl for low-context culture My mother is a retired librarian. Each day of her career she surrounded herself with…
Expatriating to Tokyo. Self-Reflecting. Diving into Discovery.
A moment of change. When my husband was offered a new position within his company, it came with an unusual and seductive opportunity for…
Palace Bellevue Bern, home to Kings, Queens and History
Another great weekend and another unforgettable experience! This time I had the opportunity to stay at the 150 years old Palace Bellevue Bern, home to Kings,…
Learn how to make unique, original and delicious salads this summer
Summer marks a change in how we eat. Gone are the comforting stews and warming soups, replaced by fruit and vegetables with high water…
A quick guided tour of the London Food scene, better known as the food Capital of the world!
I have just returned from 2 and a half wonderful weeks in London visiting family and friends where I literally ate like a Queen….
A Splendide evening celebrating gastronomy and excellence
Life is like a box of chocolate. You never know what you’re gonna get – Forrest Gump My life has been one of many…
Party in style at Fashion Hotel’s VIP opening party
Fashion Hotel just finished hosting its Spring 2017 edition at newly renovated lifestyle hotel Kameha Grand Zurich. The opening party was booming with the hip…
Hotel hopping in Lugano, Italian paradise in Switzerland
Seven years ago, while living in New York, my husband brought me to Switzerland on vacation to show off his beautiful country. One of…