Tag: switzerland
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On the road
Last night we returned from a two-week trip across Europe with my husband’s parents. We saw four countries by way of planes, trains and automobiles. We took in art in Paris, the Alps in Switzerland, the Mediterranean in Nice and quite a bit of pasta in Italy. It was both exhilarating and exhausting, but the…
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A weekend in Lucerne
A couple of months ago I received one of the best job offers: Get paid to spend a weekend in Lucerne eating, drinking and having fun. Oh, and I had to write a few thousand words on why other travelers should visit Lucerne for a yet-to-be-published travel guide. I can’t divulge all of my recommendations here,…
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Wanderweg Weekend
“Wanderweg” means walking trail in German. These adorable yellow signs are all over Switzerland–throughout its cosmopolitan cities and the majestic Alps. In the middle of a meadow or on top of a snow-capped mountain. When we see one we know we’re on the right path. We’re headed in the right direction. All good. There’s definitely…
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The truth behind travel blogs
I came across a hilarious essay in The New Yorker this week titled “Why I Quit My Job to Travel the World.” It’s a satirical take on so many travel bloggers’ mantras and honestly, it’s a breath of fresh air. Read the whole essay if you get a chance. For now, here’s a taste: On…
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Summer in Switzerland
I can’t stop giggling over this video promoting summer travel in Switzerland. It is spot-on with the stereotypes. A little something silly for today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpCQuzF4dU8 Are you planning any summer trips? This time last year we had a stacked calendar, but this summer we’re taking it a bit slower and hoping to enjoy Switzerland more. A…
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The Swiss-French motherhood conundrum
Like many women I’m curious how parenting works in other cultures, and even more so now that I live on the border of Switzerland and France. I’m not a mother myself, but I’m already taking notes on how the mères I see around Geneva interact with their children. There is a lot to admire about Swiss-French mothers–they always…
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This week I am…
…celebrating Chinese New Year… …and Mardi Gras… …and a personal milestone (what a week!). …eyeing this cool puzzle. …catching up on emails. …laughing out loud. …practicing français. Here are 30 un-translateable words.
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Travel Trend: Adult Coloring Books
Maybe you’ve heard adult coloring books are big this year. Or maybe this is the first you’ve heard and your reaction is somewhere between “that’s ridiculous” and “that’s awesome!” Personally, I’m intrigued. I don’t consider myself an artist, so pulling out a blank sheet of paper and pencil–you know, just to sketch–sounds intimidating. Even stressful.…
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This week I am…
…welcoming a new month–did you know 2016 is a Leap Year? …making my favorite winter soup. …correcting my work-life balance (err, not enough work). …re-listening to this podcast. Go journalism! …eyeing this project for snow days. …avoiding these airports. …getting my life’s motto emblazoned on everything. …trying to be cool.
Paige Langton 