You want to escape the grey but, for known reasons, are constrained to stay put in your hood? All that’s in the cards right now is a virtual trip to the Caribbean? Escape the dull, one tiki cocktail at a time! The key to a good tiki cocktail: the right barware! Meet Mario Nestlehner from Austria, creator of Bambam. An experienced bartender himself, the idea for a cocktail shaker made … 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 »

SEPHORA created a new beauty experience in the German-speaking part of Switzerland: on Thursday, September 10th, the second Swiss branch opened ist doors in the Sihlcity shopping center in Zurich. Bringing the world’s most passionate beauty community together, SEPHORA encourages its customers to freely develop their personal style through a unique beauty experience and innovative cosmetic brands. Since its beginnings around 50 years ago, SEPHORA has been a global pioneer for … more »

Since the dawn of time, Geneva has been a multi-cultural melting pot. Be it for business, a romantic getaway or a longer stay, the city is renown for its hospitality and knows how to entertain. 1851 marks the beginning of the story of the Bristol Geneva, a plush, elegant hotel of subtle British charm. It is home to Côté Square, a gourmet restaurant. We had the pleasure to participate in its grand … more »

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 »

Spain has long been a recognized hub of world tourism. The historic nation consistently ranks within the top 5 of most visited countries — and not without reason. Spain is perhaps the country that most qualifies for the cliché “it has it all”. Brilliant beaches, a boisterous and friendly native population, fine art, much sought after cuisine, historic architecture, and modern comforts all qualify the Iberian giant as the place … more »

When Lucas Bols produced his “Genever” in Amsterdam in 1575, he probably did not imagine the triumphal ascent this spirit would make one day. Pure, with tonic or in cocktails: gin is not only a trend it is cult. In recent years, however, gin has experienced a hype like no other spirit. In 2018, Falstaff selected, for the first time, the best producers as part of the Gin Trophy and presented … more »