The much awaited event during Zurich’s spring festival is the burning of the snowman called BOOGG. It sounds morbid but that is the culmination of their year-long preparation. To blow-up
Author: OMB
I have never seen such massive amounts of flowers and people just give them away. Giant roses, tulips, daffodils, magnolias, wisteria, and some varieties I don’t recognize but just as
The modern-day Sechselauten or Sachsiluute spring festival originates from three different roots: 1. It is strongly linked to the guilds of Zurich, the political, military, social, and business institutions that
A colorful life is commonly associated with something negative. Colors beautify our world and they should be regarded only with positivity. A life that is colorful is one that is
I looked so blue, matchy-matchy with my surroundings. Why is Switzerland so picturesque?
APRIL 8, 2019 One of the things that I enjoy doing is a river or lake cruise, not an ocean or open sea cruise. I am afraid of the waves
I enjoyed my breakfast at the Helmhaus Hotel. The food choices were simpler but well-chosen to please guests. The hotel staff made me feel welcome and she showed genuine concern
I arrived in Zurich Friday night and one thing that I noticed was there were a few bands marching down the streets. The hotel receptionist told me that they are
“He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.” — Proverbs 13:20
Just like the hundreds or maybe thousands of people in the US who lost their real estate investments during the economic crash in the US, my sister’s bets lost too.
April 6, 2019 While walking along Bahnhofstrasse, the main avenue where all the luxury brands are, I chanced upon what seemed like an endless sea of Swiss people rallying against
My search for the perfect travel bag continues. I went inside the Louis Vuitton in Zurich in the afternoon of April 6, hoping to find a medium-sized bag with zipper,
The Fraumunster is one of the oldest religious buildings in Zurich. Founded on July 21, 853 originally as a Benedictine convent, the Church of St. Felix and St. Regula, played
I was glad the sun was up on my first day in Zurich. I was lucky the snow stopped just before I arrived from London. It was such a beautiful
We were given several recommendations as to where to stay in Zurich but all of the 5 star hotels were in the $700 – $800 night during the week we
April 5, 2018 I am not at all excited to go to Zurich. It was snowing yesterday and with my injured arm and shoulder, travelling takes on a new meaning—