Crime Scene Investigation in Ticino? Nah, this time the 3 renowned letter stand for “Concours de Saut International” which translates into “International Contest of Showjumping”. I simply like the atmosphere at those kind of events and the gentrified Ascona is …
Mountain Drama
If you are interested in mountain climbing then you should not miss the new Jungfrau-Eiger Walk in Switzerland. This hiking parth from the station of the Eiger glacier down to the Kleine Scheidegg presents triumphs and tragedies that have been …
Hero on stage
If you want to know about Switzerland’s most fabled hero, then google “William Tell”. If, however, you fancy a more exciting historic lesson, go and see the William Tell Theatre. The open-air production of Friedrich Schiller’s most successful play has …
Art in the Alps
“Museum without Walls” is the name of an exhibition of contemporary art right in the magnificent surroundings of the Swiss Alps. Musa Hixson (Brooklyn), whose splendid “grapevines” you can see in the picture, Andy Moerlein (Boston) and Kiki Thompson (Switzerland) …
Hiking with Gee-Pee-Ess
As a child I though hiking was boring. Nowadays, hiking has become one of my favourite hobbies. And behold – there are now special hiking trails for children! Enter the “Champlön” trail in the National Park of Engadin, Switzerland. Equipped …
Hidden Valley
Shhhhh – don’t tell anyone what I am about to tell you! This is the perhaps the most secret of all romantic places: The beautiful Onsernone Valley in Ticino. Loose yourself in the lush forests, follow the swoosh of the …
Castle of love
Love is all you need. Seriously, don’t you have the sudden urge to tie the knot and let the doves fly when you look at this picture? Castle Meggenhorn is one of the most sought after wedding sites of Switzerland, …
The most peaceful spot in the world
We live in a hectic world and are constantly seeking peaceful places to relax, unwind and gain strength to deal with the day to day struggles of ordinary life. But which is the most peaceful place of them all? Popular …
El Paradiso, Pure Swiss Heaven
The El Paradiso hut in the gorgeous Engadin Valley is pure heaven! People normally associate a mountain hut as a little cozy cabin featuring a cozy fire and a simple meal, the El Paradiso brings this romantic picture to a …