August 2010
24 hours in Gruyères: History, charm and a whole lot of cheese
High in the Alpine pastures and meadows, Switzerland’s milking herds are busy producing one of the country’s most iconic and best-loved foodstuffs: Swiss cheese. While they are hard at work, we’ve embarked on a trip to Gruyères to discover what makes this majestically situated village and its world-renowned dairy product so special....More
July 2010
Milan to Mongolia in a Mirca
English-expat Matthew Plumb and his driving partner, American-expat Leo Sanin, are gearing up for a 10,000-kilometre road trip … in a decade-old car with a one-litre engine. These men will spend the next four to five weeks driving from Milan to Mongolia, in the name of charity. More...
June 2010
H2 OH! Dive into Switzerland's lakes
People around the world have long admired the majesty and splendour of Switzerland’s glorious Alps. But another upshot of those snow-capped peaks, are the many beautiful lakes – great and small – dotted across the country. With over 250 of them to discover, we’ve tested the water to find some winning ideas for summertime fun. More...
May 2010
Canton Ticino: a taste of the Mediterranean
Ticino, Switzerland’s southernmost canton, is a land of many contrasts.
It is the only canton situated entirely south of the Alps and the only one where Italian is the main language.
Join us for a closer look at this unique region, its people and landscape. More...
April 2010
Snap into Spring
As the days grow longer and spring takes hold, it’s the perfect time to explore light and colour with your photography. The topic is worthy of a library covering everything from colour theory and the science of vision, to camera technology and photo processing. Devoting a little time to increasing your understanding of each element is one sure way to improve the quality and impact of your photos. More...
