Just one year after Lausanne welcomed KA/NOA, specialized in slow wear for men, the brand now opened a second boutique in the heart of Zurich, at Talstrasse 20. A new fashion hotspot that you should now! Here is why: From father to son, the family is the focus at KA/NOA! The passing on of values and know-how from generation to generation is key in producing the finest clothing. The brand proposes timeless … more »

Thanks in part to scenic posts on social media that accentuate the beauty of once lesser-known countries, places, like Croatia have been propelled into stardom with travelers. Another country experiencing this boost is the small island nation of Iceland, which was once a blip on the map but is now a nature photographers’ and adventure backpackers’ dreamscape. This spike in visits, which saw a 300% increase between 2010 and 2015, … more »

Spring is knocking on the door. The perfect time to think of a weekend getaway in the Swiss mountains: a breath of fresh air, a break from everyday life and immersion in everything that makes SWISSness. A stay at the 5* Hotel Crans Ambassador in Crans Montana procures you just that. it is a a luxurious oasis in Valais with a fantastic view of the Alps. Right upon arrival I … more »

When I got the opportunity to spend two days at hotel The Chedi Andermatt, I was delighted and looked very much forward to it. After all, travelling is my absolute passion. Being able to travel and discover the world is priceless, but there is also a small downside to it: after seeing many amazing places and staying at wonderful hotels, with time, you start getting a bit spoiled somehow and, suddenly, … more »

SMITH AND DE LUMA combines the BEST of two worlds. The long-standing wine competence of SMITH & SMITH and the passion for the best meat from LUMA. A level of excellence that was recently awarded with first rank in the category TREND at the annual public voting Best of Swiss Gastro. Is it a restaurant? Is it a steakhouse? Sure is, it is the hotspot where connoisseurs and foodies meet … more »

When the French author Stendhal visited Florence in 1817 the poor man was so overwhelmed by all the beauty and art in the Tuscan capital that it ended up making him feel emotionally drained and physically unwell. In one of his books he says: ‘”I was in a sort of ecstasy, from the idea of being in Florence, close to the great men whose tombs I had seen. Absorbed in … more »

What is it about the Nordic way of life that attracts so many people? Can it be the weather? The clean minimalistic designs? The great landscapes? Probably all of it! One of the southern Scandinavian countries, Denmark is neighbored by the United Kingdom to the West, Sweden to the East, Germany to the South, and Norway in the North. It has a lot more to offer than just its landmark, … more »