switzerland
A foodie’s guide for unique chocolate experiences in Switzerland
When it comes to chocolate, there’s no competing with the Swiss. The birthplace of Nestlé, Lindt and Toblerone, Switzerland has perfected the art of chocolate-making since 1875 when Daniel Peter and Henri Nestle invented milk chocolate. Switzerland is one of the largest consumers of chocolate in the world, indulging in a record 11kgs of chocolate a year! Going back in history, Switzerland’s affair with chocolate started 200 years ago […]
Plan a trip to Switzerland to attend these lit summer music festivals
For music enthusiasts around the world, Switzerland is the place to be this summer! Through the months of June to August, the country, that celebrates both the outdoors and summer with equal aplomb, is all set to entertain locals and travellers alike, with a host of music concerts and festivals. World Music Day, or the Fête de la Musique as it […]
Footloose in the canton of Vaud: postcards from my Swiss sojourn
If you are fond of offbeat foreign destinations that give you a chance to discover the cultural and socio-economical closely, then think beyond the obvious and explore the southwestern Switzerland that borders France. While most tourists associate Switzerland with chocolates, cheese, and luxury watches, there are a lot of interesting small towns in the country […]
Switzerland’s most popular Christmas markets to ring in the Yuletide spirit
Switzerland’s charming festive Christmas markets are loved across the world with people making plans months in advance to travel to the country in December just to hop from one Christmas market to another. The beautifully decked-up stalls in these vibrant markets glittering with fairy lights, sell everything from baked goodies and local delicacies, crafts, Christmas […]
A lesson in sustainability at the beautiful Swiss village, Bluche
By Nivi Shrivastava While one may associate Switzerland with majestic snow-covered Alps, crystal clear lakes and endless green pastures, there are plenty of things in this country that makes it an “ideal” tourist location. If you look beyond Bollywood’s favourite honeymoon destinations in Switzerland, you’ll be surprised to discover some awesome small offbeat locations that will leave you […]
On World Water Day, Swiss Tourism celebrates its natural reservoirs for Europe
By Ritu Sharma When we think of Switzerland, the first thing that comes to mind is its natural beauty — the abundant lakes, majestic mountain peaks, clean air, green living, and crystal-clear water sources. One often uses the term “picture-perfect” to describe the scenic beauty of Switzerland as the clean natural environment and green vistas […]
Wellness destinations to explore in the New Year 2021
Post Covid19, the world is still reeling with the challenges and the aftermath of the pandemic. While it is the time to re-think and re-evaluate all the life choices we have been making so far, special attention must be paid to mental and physical wellness. To break the monotony and gloom of an unexpected crisis, […]
Robotics make the sparks fly at Les Roches campus
By Nivi Shrivastava While the Covid19 pandemic changed everything about the way we ate, travelled and shopped till now, the future hinges on innovation and sustainable practices that would impact our lifestyles beyond 2020. The travel and hospitality segment, especially the high-end sector with specialized services, is currently undergoing a massive digitization to catch up […]
Mélange of music, culture and sustainability in Montreux, Swizterland
For an average Indian, Switzerland is synonymous with gorgeous snow-covered Alps, dreamy blue lakes and boundless lush meadows that have been covered extensively in very many movies. Surprisingly, there is so much more to this touristy country if one decides to look beyond the fairytale-like vistas, which makes it an ideal offbeat European destination as […]