Eidgenössische Trachtenfest in Zürich: Celebrating Swiss Traditional Costumes

Every 12 years, the 26 cantonal associations of the Swiss Traditional Costume Association meet for the Eidgenössische Trachtenfest.  The city of Zürich was hosting the event for the third time this year. This festival promotes Switzerland’s traditional identities and brings people together.  There was a great atmosphere, dance, music, and crafts with people in traditional […]

My Top 5 Krakow legends

When I was young my grandma told me a lot of legends, fairy tales, and stories. Some of them were based on true stories, some were fiction. Nevertheless, I was waiting for another day and another story to listen to. Let’s discover my favorite legends from the Krakow region. Wawel’s Dragon – Smok Wawelski Years […]

Botanical Garden in Zurich

The botanical garden in Zurich is run by the University of Zurich. It’s the city garden located in Seefeld. It’s a 5.6-hectare garden with 3 tropical glass domes, a pond and lots of corners, and around 7000 plant species. Three tropical glass domes look futuristic like from different planets. You can find tropical rainforest, mountain […]