Ticino is my “home”. It’s where I was born and raised, it’s the place I go back to, to see old friends and family; when I need to recharge my batteries, I take some time off, go there and relax in the comfort of what’s familiar to me. When I was invited to (re)discover the region as part of a “hotel hopping” experience, I was thrilled! It’s strange to be a tourist … more »

Valentine’s Day in February, Easter in April, Mother’s Day in May … the beginning of the year is blessed with many festive occasions. You can hardly catch a breath! What if you forgot to get a present or – oops – all the shops are already closed? Hello Internet and DIY! Fortunately (?) we live in an area where 24/7 shopping online and with a credit card is possible almost … more »

Spring is such a beautiful season, you agree? With the cherry trees blossoming and the flowers starting to show their heads. It is time for enjoyment and rejuvenation! However, the changing weather can have a toll on our skin: sometimes sunny and hot, raining and cold the next minute… as the skin tries to adapt to the fluctuating temperatures it can dry out and show signs of stress. As winter cedes, … more »

FOOD ZURICH will be taking place for the fourth time this year: from 16 to 26 May 2019, the Limmat city, one of the trendiest food destinations in Europe, will host a panoply of lectures, tastings, and culinary attractions for people of all ages and from all horizons. Our partner Alver Golden Chlorella will, of course, be part of the event! On 18 May, there is a panel discussion about algae … more »

Wednesday, I am loving the sound of that because it chimes Weekend is approaching! And who says weekend, says cocktails – at least that’s how we hold it at coolbrandz. If you follow me in Social Media, you will have picked up on the fact that I am a cocktail aficionado. Since I am fifteen, I am dreaming about having my own cocktail bar. While I am working on putting that plan … more »

Coming home one day, I was welcomed by the most beautiful perfume emanating from a parcel I received. It sat on the sideboard and was labelled bepure. The first thing I noticed when unwrapping, was the beautiful design of the bottles. They are made of high-quality violet glass, which blocks the entire spectrum of visible light except for the violet part. This delays the ageing process initiated by visible light. … more »

Croatia is situated south of Italy and about five times bigger than Switzerland. Its coastline on the Adriatic Sea is stunning. There are 1246 islands, of which 47 are permanently inhabited. Hvar, Krk or Rab are among the better known. The capital is Zagreb and its medieval upper town, Gornji Grad, is a major tourist attraction. You can also find very interesting museums there. The museum of illusions, for example, or the museum of broken … more »