There are places where time seems to stand still, where every stone carries the whispers of centuries. Müstair is one such treasure. Tucked away in the upper Rhine valley of Switzerland, just a short journey from the Italian border, this cloister has a history stretching back more than 1,250 years. The Benedictine Abbey of Müstair, likelyContinue reading “The Secrets of Müstair: A Historical Gem in Switzerland”
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Dreams in Stone: Following King Ludwig Through Bavaria
It is a bright summer day in the Bavarian Alps, and I am looking up at a castle that doesn’t quite belong to reality. The towers rise like frozen music, white against the blue sky, as if someone sketched them in a fairy-tale book and forgot to erase the pencil lines. On 12 July 2025, itContinue reading “Dreams in Stone: Following King Ludwig Through Bavaria”
World Heritage Days in Bern: A Walk Through Time in the Swiss Capital
Each June, World Heritage Days in Switzerland offer a chance to step outside, slow down, and see our surroundings with fresh eyes. They encourage us to look — really look — at the buildings, streets, and skylines that quietly shape our everyday lives. I chose to travel to Bern, Switzerland’s often-overlooked capital, where cobblestones speakContinue reading “World Heritage Days in Bern: A Walk Through Time in the Swiss Capital”
The Hidden Depths of Heidi: Insights on Johanna Spyri
Between Goat Bells and Iron Rails: Rediscovering Johanna Spyri, the Woman Behind Heidi HEIDI, It’s one of those stories we think we know. A little girl, wild-haired and a skin tanned by the sun, racing through Alpine meadows, goats trailing behind her like a living postcard. Heidi has become a kind of shorthand for healthy Swiss childhood—mountain air,Continue reading “The Hidden Depths of Heidi: Insights on Johanna Spyri”
A Journey Through Time: The Legacy of St. Gallen Library
When I go on a city safari, some buildings give me an instant feeling of warmth and wonder—one of them is always a library. Stepping inside, I enter a world of stories, history, and imagination, where I can picture the authors behind the books and the countless visitors who have been there before me. So when I visited St.Continue reading “A Journey Through Time: The Legacy of St. Gallen Library”
Discover Villa Patumbah: Zurich’s 19th Century Architectural Gem
Nestled in Zurich’s Seefeld district, Villa Patumbah stands as a testament to 19th-century grandeur and eclectic architectural design. In an oasis of quietness and peace, a park with a villa, with architecture that looks like a renaissance Italian palazzo and certainly doesn`t look Swiss to me. But maybe except for the carriage house in the traditional chaletContinue reading “Discover Villa Patumbah: Zurich’s 19th Century Architectural Gem”
Rembrandt: The Original Selfie Artist Revealed
Do you ever notice how many people are constantly taking selfies? Personally, I’m not much of a selfie enthusiast. I often forget to take pictures when I’m on a trip. Maybe it’s laziness, or perhaps I prefer to fully enjoy the moment rather than experience it through a camera lens. And in the case thatContinue reading “Rembrandt: The Original Selfie Artist Revealed”
A New Year Through Time
As the clock strikes midnight on December 31st, millions across the globe cheer, kiss, and resolve to start fresh. But have you ever wondered how this global tradition came to be? Where does New Year’s Day get its roots, and how did we arrive at January 1 as the turning point of the calendar? Let’sContinue reading “A New Year Through Time”
Another Historical Starry Night.
Last week I came out of Zurich’s main railway station I experienced a pure delight. Zurich’s Bahnhofstrasse is not just any street. Known as one of the world’s most exclusive shopping boulevards, it stretches gracefully from the station to Lake Zurich. Lined with luxury boutiques, banks, and grand department stores, this iconic avenue is whereContinue reading “Another Historical Starry Night.”
The art of looking back.
As a teenager, I often found myself looking back—not out of fear, but to reassure myself that I could find my way again if needed. This habit stayed with me, becoming a small ritual whenever I arrived in a new place. Stepping off a train, I always took a moment to study the station facade.Continue reading “The art of looking back.”
I spy with my historical eye 