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Space travel: Rich man’s selfish pollution of mother earth
Over 500 wannabe space travelers have already signed up for Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic and many other companies intend to join the space travel industry. While the rich and famous are getting excited about this exclusive travel adventure, environmentalists are concerned about the...
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Easter in Switzerland
Easter is not only an important religious festival in Switzerland but it also signals the end of winter. Many people decorate their houses with colorful flower arrangements and Easter decorations such as dyed Easter Eggs, Easter Bunnies and Chickens. For Alois Peter from Hergiswil, Easter has...
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Swiss Christmas Cookies
Christmas cookies are very popular in Switzerland and always make a welcome gift. In many Swiss households christmas cookie baking is a family affair and some even organize a christmas cookie baking party with their best friends or a cookie exchange. Learn more about the most popular christmas...
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Get creative with pumpkin
Pumpkin is not only a versatile cooking ingredient, it can also be used for many creative seasonal crafts. Here a few fun ideas.
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The giant pumpkin regatta
Growers from all over the world are trying to grow the first one ton pumpkin for a price money of 50,000 $. Howard Dill is the official father of the giant pumpkin. His hometown, Windsor, Nova Scotia is hosting the annual pumpkin regatta where brave paddlers row giant hollowed out pumpkins across...
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Social networking dangers
Despite social networking, people feel lonelier than ever. Depression, drug abuse and suicide are on the rise. While the social media is building virtual relationships, there is a concern that it may negatively affect our close relationships.
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The world’s best travel websites
With so much information on the internet it is sometimes difficult to find useful travel websites. This artice will help you find information on free accommodation, volunteering work, vegan food, how to find a language partner, weather cams, ATM & washroom locator, luggage limits, transportation...
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Beware of sunscreens containing harmful ingredients
A recent US sunscreen study exposed that many sunscreens contain harmful ingredients and do not effectively protect against UVB and UVA rays, thus leading to a potential increase in skin cancer and other cancers. A high SPF rating does not necessarily mean that the sunscreen is protecting you from...
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Brussels sprout for curry lovers
This unusual brussels sprouts recipe with an indian twist can be served hot or cold and is an ideal side dish for your next dinner party or potluck.
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Swiss Cuisine: Potato pie
Swiss potato pie is the Swiss answer to Pizza. In the old days when Catholics had to fast on Fridays, people used to eat Pie (Waehen) for lunch. To this day Pie, is still the traditional Friday lunch and you will find various pies in every little bakery.
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Chilled Watermelon and Tomato Soup
A great way to get rid of your watermelon and tomato surplus. This refreshing starter is perfect for your Summer BBQ or Potluck Party. It can be made up to 2 days in advance and is a crowd pleaser. Perfect for people with dietary restrictions, vegetarians, vegans, kids or multi cultural gatherings.
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The obesity crisis: Why we need food education in our schools
The obesity crisis is expanding all over the world but instead of tackling the problem by the roots and integrating food education in our school curriculum we ban bake sales and play the blame game.
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How to make delicious sugar-free fruit sorbet
This instant fruit or berry sorbet is a healthy and guilt free treet for hot summer days. All you need is a blender, some frozen fruit or berries and a lot of imagination.
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Alsace: Hidden gem of France
The Alsace Region in France is full of surprises: Medieval towns, quaint restaurants, old chateaux, hundreds of vineyards and old-fashioned festivals that are too beautiful to describe.
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Scallops with lemon, tarragon and saffron dressing
Scallops with lemon, tarragon and saffron dressing is a quick and easy gourmet dish that will blow you away. For a poor man's version subsitute the scallops with chunks of fish or chicken.
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Is time really going faster or do we just imagine it?
Do you have time? Sometimes time seems to stand still and other times it's simply running away. It all depends on the situation you are in. How can you slow it down?
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The Kissing Bridge: The world’s longest covered Bridge
The world's longest covered bridge is in Hartland, Newbrunswick, Canada. It's length is a staggering 1281 feet (391 metres).
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L’Anse aux Meadows, Newfoundland: The only Viking settlement in North America
The vikings rowed from Greenland to Canada over 1'000 years ago. The only Viking settlement on the North American Continent is in L'Anse aux Meadows, Newfoundland
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Iceberg watching in Twillingate, Newfoundland
One of the world's best places to see icebergs is Twillingate, Newfoundland. The season to see bergs is between mid May and mid July.
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What do Swiss cows do in Winter?
If you've read "why Swiss cows wear bells" you know that Swiss cows spend their summers in the alps. In winter, they stay in their cozy heated barn.
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Foods and Drugs to Avoid When Taking Hypothyroid Medication
As someone who takes thyroid medication, I wrote this article to share my experience and to provide information for others who might have thyroid conditions.
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Canadian winter fun: Build your own ice bowling alley
The Canadian Winter is not as bad as many people believe. Actually we have a lot of fun up it the Big White North. An ice bowling alley is set up within minutes and it's a lot of fun.
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Best Winter Soup: Banana Curry Soup
Bananas have many health benefits and they are the perfect pairing with curry. Try them cooked in a soup that will warm your heart even on the coldest winter day.
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Cook your way into your lover's heart
"Love goes through the stomach" is an old European saying. Learn a few simple but creative tips to cook your way into your lovers heart.
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Beet and apple soup
This colourful and vitamin rich soup will melt any beet lovers heart. Beet is ideally paired with tangy fruit and horseradish.
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Crispy Pumpkin Bread
There's nothing better than the taste of home-made bread. This quick and easy Pumpkin Bread is best served with soups or salads.
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Raw pumpkin, beet and sauerkraut salad
The health benefits of pumpkin, beet and sauerkraut are amazing. Combined together this tasty salad is a vitamin bomb that will help you fight off the flue as well as the winter blues.
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Mediterranean Pumpkin Salad
Try out something new this winter. This colourful pumpkin salad is a definite winner as it's full of healthy vitamins.
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Mediterranean Pumpkin, Tomato and Goat Cheese Dip
There's more to pumpkin than just pumpkin pie. You can use your leftover pumpkin puree to make this amazingly easy dip.
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Squirrels: Cute friends or destructive enemies?
Squirrels are amazing creatures. They are cute, entertaining and clever. But there's also another side to them. They can be very destructive and carry disease. For people living in the Canadian boonies it's a love hate relationship.
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A positive way to make your new year’s resolutions work
The average new year's resolution only last for 8-9 days. The reason is that most of us set unreasonable goals. Here is one way to beat the odds.
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Lose weight just by eating the right foods, it's easier than you think!
Weight-loss is a billion dollar industry but most yoyo diets don't work. The "eat this not that" book series has decoded misleading food marketing and teaches us how to make healthier food choices, leading to long-term weight loss and better health.
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How to save money on your ski holidays in Switzerland
Switzerland is one of the top Ski holiday destinations worldwide and it's more affordable than you think. My insider tips can help you save a lot of money.
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Frugal living, the new trend for clever people
Frugalism is a new lifestyle trend that has gained in popularity, especially in the current economic crisis. But not only the poor are frugal shoppers. There are also a few super rich billionaires who have discovered that you can only wear one pair of shoes at the time and status only impresses...
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How healthy are your fruit snacks really? Don't fall for misleading marketing tricks
Fruit snacks are very fashionable these days. But do we really know what they contain? Are they really healthy, or are we just stuffing ourselves with unhealthy additives, artificial color and allergens? This article might convince you how important it is to read food labels.
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Is your credit card working for you or are YOU working for your credit card?
Plastic money is the norm these days but only few of us know how to properly use their credit cards. By using them responsibly you can save big $$$.
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Stop feeling sorry for yourself!
We all feel depressed at some stage in our lifes, sometimes for unnecessary reasons. But sulking in self-pity won't help. Get inspired by a man who loves living life, even though he would have every reason to be depressed.
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Why I hate telephone and internet marketing
Have you ever wondered why you get random marketing phone calls from places like India? Why you are the lucky winner of a free trip to the Bahamas, or why the sales person on the other end totally ignores what you are saying? It's time to hang up!
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Contentment: How to find happiness in life
In this fast-moving world of multi-tasking, most of us have forgotten to live the moment. If you want to experience true happiness and contentment, stop and look around you. You might find inner peace in the most unlikely places.
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Does anybody like TV advertising?
Do we really need to watch hours of endless TV commercials every day? A cynical approach by a person who doesn't like all these ads.
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Why slow food was invented in Europe and fast food in North America
Most European visitors to North America will feel intimidated during their first few restaurant visits as the restaurant cultures are not only continents but worlds apart. While eating out is a social occasion in Europe, it's a guzzle - pay and leave job in North America.
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Quick and easy Chicken, Pumpkin and Chickpea Curry
A quick and easy curry recipe that integrates chicken and vegetables in one pot. Just the right thing for cold winter nights.
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Staycation: Frugal tips for creating your perfect vacation at home
No money to go on vacation this year? Don't despair, sometimes the best holidays are spent at home. But you have to make a little effort and use some imagination to have a fabulous "staycation". And remember, you don't have to be ashamed, frugal living is the trend of the future for clever people.
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The confused cook: How to measure ingredients correctly
Ever wondered why a recipe didn't work out the way it should have? The world's greatest chefs claim that you cannot measure accurately with measuring cups. Most global cooks get confused when it comes to converting internet recipes to metric, british imperial or US customary measurements. The...
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Rhubarb Chocolate Chip Cake
An unusual cake recipe that combines the sweet flavor of chocolate with the sour taste of rhubarb. Out of season substitute with other fruit, e.g. cranberries or pears
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Ham With a Crispy Bread Crust: Traditional Swiss Potluck Favourite
Have you ever thought of wrapping your ham in bread before baking it? Schinken im Brotteig (ham baked in bread) is an old-fashioned, simple-but-delicious European party dish that can be prepared ahead of time.
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Sugar-free Granola, a Healthy Breakfast for your Kids and the whole Family
If you are looking for a healthy, low-cost alternative to the sugar laden store bought breakfast cereals, make your own honey roasted granola with this simple and inexpensive recipe.
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When mothers abandon their babies: How Switzerland deals with it
According to Swiss law, a mother who abandons her baby in Switzerland faces up to 5 years in prison. However, there is one exception: The controversial "Baby Box", a hatch that is connected to a hospital wall, in which unwanted babies can be left safely for adoption.
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Swiss Rhubarb Meringue Cake
The perfect dessert for a potluck, Valentines Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas or any other occasion when you want to impress. Try it with Rhubarb, Cranberries or your favorite Fruit or Berry. For Potlucks use the cupcake recipe.
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How to save money in Switzerland: Priceless insider tips
Switzerland is a popular holiday destination with a high cost of living. But for the frugal traveler there are some ways to make your money go further.
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Switzerland’s hottest Summer Deal: Free cable cars, funiculars and chairlifts
A hot tip for all the people who love hiking in the Swiss alps but can't afford the high prices of cablecars and other mountain transportation. Engadin's cableways-inclusive deal includes free transportation for the whole family if you stay in selected hotels for 2 nights or longer.
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Why we should celebrate Earth day all year round
We all know about global warning, increasing natural desasters and pollution. But Earth Day alone won't solve our problems. We can all do something for the environment by taking a few simple steps, every day of the year.
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Switzerland survival guide: How to avoid a cow attack
Most of us see cows as cuddly horned creatures but they also have a vicious side to them. In Switzerland with its 60'000 kilometers of trails, cow attacks are becoming quite a problem. But like with any other animal, there are some simple rules that can prevent a violent encounter.
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The bucket list: Cancer as a motivator
Cancer, a time to die or to start living? While cancer discourages many patients, it can also have a encouraging effect to do all the things you ever wanted to do but never had the time to do yet.
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7 reasons to die in Australia: Unusual road hazards and safety tips
Australia is a major tourist destination, especially for younger people. However, before you get into your rental car, make sure that you are aware of all the unusual road hazards that you will encounter here. Have a safe trip, Mate!
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Hilarious things you will only experience in Australia: Baramundi feeding
Some people have rather unusual fishing methods. Have you ever tried to use your fingers as a lure? In Mataranka, Australia, huge Barramundi are caught this way. If you don't believe it, look at my pictures.
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Why Swiss cows wear bells
Have you ever wondered what the life of a Swiss cow might be like? Ok, you might know that they wear big bells, but you probably weren't aware that they go on summer holiday, that they like certain music and that they all have beautiful names. This article gives you indepth information about the...
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Hilarious things that you will only see in Alaska
Alaska is an amazing travel destination with friendly, humorous people and some rather wacky sights. I invite you to look at some rather funny and unusual pictures.
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Crime in South Africa - life behind burglar bars
South Africa is one of the world's most beautiful countries, but also one with the world's highest crime rates. Living behind high walls, burglar bars and electrified fences is the norm. A reason, why many South Africans are leaving their beloved homeland in order to find safety without borders.