Alphorn lessons in the Swiss Alps
by Within moments of taking the alphorn into my hands – with the naïve idea of learning to play it – I understand why this instrument …
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All aboard the Glacier Express: a photoessay
What is it about scenic routes that makes the charm of train travel increase exponentially? While I ran out of patience for long (or even …
On the top of Europe
Continued from here… My visit coincides with Charlie Chaplin’s 40th death anniversary (that falls on Christmas day), and to mark the occasion, Chaplin’s World, along …
An ode to Charlie Chaplin
Growing up in the days of black and white, single channel television meant, among other things, that one of my favourite childhood icons was a …
Friday photo: Snow
Feeling the heat already? Summer is here, and here to stay for the next few weeks, if not months in most parts of the country. …
The curious case of Chur 2
Continued from here… The next morning, the countryside beckons and we head out to Viamala Gorge, less than an hour’s drive away. This magnificent ravine, …
The curious case of Chur 1
In a country that has so many enticing blockbuster attractions, Chur seems like a curious choice of a place to visit on a whirlwind tour. …
Switzerland’s secret cherry liqueur
I shut my eyes to enjoy the sensation of the Röteli going down my throat. The flavours of the Swiss cherry liqueur are new to …