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Summer 2007
Best swimming holes around Lake Léman
Tuesday, 15 May, 2007The best places to take a dip in the Swiss Romande
Tuesday, 15 May, 2007The best places to take a dip in the Swiss Romande
Summer in the city: Nyon
Tuesday, 15 May, 2007The queen of La Côte, Nyon is a stunning yet cozy lakeside town steeping in history starting from the Roman era. Home to both UEFA and Paléo, a growing number of expatriates are attracted to Nyon and the surrounding area for its beauty, its prime location midway between Geneva and Lausanne and the comfortable, laid-back lifestyle. But it’s also packed with chic boutiques and cool bars and restaurants.
Tuesday, 15 May, 2007The queen of La Côte, Nyon is a stunning yet cozy lakeside town steeping in history starting from the Roman era. Home to both UEFA and Paléo, a growing number of expatriates are attracted to Nyon and the surrounding area for its beauty, its prime location midway between Geneva and Lausanne and the comfortable, laid-back lifestyle. But it’s also packed with chic boutiques and cool bars and restaurants.
Go fish: Best of filets de perche
Tuesday, 15 May, 2007Lake Léman’s version of fish and chips, the inescapable filets de perche can be found on nearly every menu from here to Montreux, including Ikea, which does a pretty admirable job for CHF 12.95.
Tuesday, 15 May, 2007Lake Léman’s version of fish and chips, the inescapable filets de perche can be found on nearly every menu from here to Montreux, including Ikea, which does a pretty admirable job for CHF 12.95.
Streets Apart: Pays de Gex
Tuesday, 15 May, 2007Nestled between Lake Léman and the Crêt de la Neige, the highest peak of the Jura Mountain range, the Pays de Gex is a paradise for nature lovers and gourmets. The quality of life is exceptional and there is something for everyone—hiking, fishing, cycling, horse riding, culture and even shopping.
Tuesday, 15 May, 2007Nestled between Lake Léman and the Crêt de la Neige, the highest peak of the Jura Mountain range, the Pays de Gex is a paradise for nature lovers and gourmets. The quality of life is exceptional and there is something for everyone—hiking, fishing, cycling, horse riding, culture and even shopping.
Let’s do brunch in Geneva
Tuesday, 15 May, 2007Sunday brunch is low-key luxury. It means crawling out of bed when the sun is already high in the sky, throwing on the clothes you left on the chair by the bed, piling in the car and collapsing at a table while someone else brings you cup after cup of coffee. The only problem: finding a place that’s open on Sunday. Here’s an A to Z selection in Geneva:
Tuesday, 15 May, 2007Sunday brunch is low-key luxury. It means crawling out of bed when the sun is already high in the sky, throwing on the clothes you left on the chair by the bed, piling in the car and collapsing at a table while someone else brings you cup after cup of coffee. The only problem: finding a place that’s open on Sunday. Here’s an A to Z selection in Geneva:
Survival Guide: Glossary of Swiss cuisine
Tuesday, 15 May, 2007Food is a vital necessity, but cuisine is the emblem of a culture. In other words, if you want to fit in to a new country, learn to read the menu. Beyond raclettes and fondue, the Swiss have a few specialties that any good resident should know about.
Tuesday, 15 May, 2007Food is a vital necessity, but cuisine is the emblem of a culture. In other words, if you want to fit in to a new country, learn to read the menu. Beyond raclettes and fondue, the Swiss have a few specialties that any good resident should know about.
