Basel had been on my bucket list for a while. After living in Switzerland for almost four years, it was the only Swiss main city I hadn’t visited yet. So this spring I decided to correct that and took a day trip to Basel with my boyfriend. So whether you’re moving to Basel or just planning a visit to the…
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10 Books about Travel and Self-Discovery
If there’s something I’m passionate about (other than traveling) it’s a good book. A good book entertains, inspires, makes you travel in space and time, and, most importantly, gives you a new perspective on the world, others, and yourself. A good book will teach you something and make the perfect lazy Sunday or travel companion. And here are nothing less…
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The Ultimate Guide to a Weekend in Venice
Follow my ultimate guide to a weekend in Venice, and you’ll get to see and do the best the city has to offer in 48 hours. Venice was the only city I visited so far where I felt I wouldn’t even need a map. Because there’s simply beauty everywhere. In Venice, every little street, alley, and bridge, every building, door,…
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Zagreb Itinerary: How to Spend 4 Days in Zagreb, Croatia
Looking for the best things to do in Zagreb, Croatia? Look no further than this 4 days in Zagreb itinerary! I visited Zagreb last spring and immediately felt at home in this young and vibrant city, still recovering from its turbulent past, but with its eyes on the future. The capital of the young republic of Croatia – the country…
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My 2016 Year in Review + Resolutions for 2017
2016 was my third year as an expat in Switzerland and a year of some big changes in my life. In 2016, I moved to a new house closer to Zurich, started a new job and continued to improve my German – or the seemingly never-ending process of learning German. I also decided to take a break from teaching yoga,…
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10 Best Christmas Markets In & Around Switzerland in 2024
Planning your visit to the best Christmas markets in Switzerland and neighboring countries? You’ve come to the right place! After a lot of hard work and research, meaning visiting dozens of enchanting Swiss Christmas markets and tasting more mulled wine than I care to admit, I put together this ultimate list to help you go on your own Christmas market…
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