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 […]
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Exploring Lichtenstein: 8 Remarkable Facts You Didn’t Know
Did you know these 8 surprising facts about Lichtenstein? 1. Lichtenstein is the fourth smallest country in Europe and the sixth smallest in the world 2. There are more jobs than inhabitants, with Lichtenstein’s population at around 39k and over 41k jobs. 3. It’s a tax haven 4. There is no space for Airport as […]
Discover Glasgow City Centre Mural Trail
Glasgow City Centre Mural Trial has been created to rejuvenate streets and revitalize buildings. The first mural was painted in 2008, and the variety of art around the city has expanded since then. You can find over 30 murals within walking distance in the city center that suit all tastes. I didn’t visit all the […]
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 […]
Fasnacht
I will take you with me to the Fasnacht celebration. We will visit together Luzern, Zurich, and New Orleans. Fasnacht in Switzerland Fasnacht has its roots in Christianity and the coming season of Lent. Traditionally Carnival in Switzerland begins on Dirty Thursday (Fat Thursday) and last till Ash Wednesday. Several cities (Basel or Zurich) break […]