As the unpredictability of 2020 continues, it’s more important that ever to support local businesses and nurture the beauty and effort of handcraft and art. I caught up with Galway artist and designer Barbara Bennett to hear more about her design inspirations, finding renewed creative freedom and fulfilment during lockdown and so much more. Prepare […]
Spotlight on LABEL17
Established just over a year ago, LABEL17 is a haven of handcrafted beauty and design in the heart of Seefeld in Zurich. I caught up with owner and creative mind Cristina McDaniel to find out about Covid-19 business challenges, her design inspirations and the joy of simplicity. Handcrafted delights Cross the threshold of LABEL17 and […]
Climbing Uetliberg
Sitting 2,850 feet above sea level, The Uetliberg mountain is one of the most stunning places to enjoy views of city of Zurich, Lake Zurich and the Alps. A newcomer to hiking, I highly recommend this trail. It’s a great one for beginners and paths are excellently signposted. As you walk, you’ll see people of […]
Finding your inner calm
I caught up with yoga teacher Louisa Koussertari to find out how the power of yoga and meditation can help our health and wellbeing. She shares top tips for beginners, how to stay flexible working from home and how to get the most from virtual classes. What have you been doing to protect your wellbeing […]
The passing of time
I was named after Emily Dickinson and she’s a poet that brings me so much comfort and happiness. This quote has come to mind so much over the last few weeks. I treasure it and my mum brought it back from The Dickinson Homestead in Amherst College. It was a dream come true for her […]
Exploring Rapperswil-Jona
Rapperswil-Jona, also known as town of roses is a must-see if you’re looking for a trip within easy reach of Zurich. It’s the perfect place to take in the very best of Switzerland’s natural beauty and architecture. Medieval gems Walk along the cobbled streets of the old town and you’ll feel like you’re stepping back […]
Zurich water fountains
One of my favourite things about Zurich is that you only have to walk a couple of minutes before coming across a beautiful water fountain. There are over 1,200 dotted across the city filled with the highest-quality mountain spring water. Hydration on the move It has become a routine of mine to go for a […]
Keeping active in Zurich
One of the things about lock-down is that it’s making us take things slower and fresh air and exercise have become so important to put structure on our days. A new routine My family and friends in Dublin are living with a restriction at the moment where you can’t go further than 2km from your […]
Stripped Pizza
Open for business If you need a break from the increased levels of cooking at home these last few weeks, Stripped Pizza on Seefeldstrasse is a total winner. The even better thing is that it’s pizza minus the carb guilt! Carb heaven The business was launched in 2014 by three friends and foodies. Inspired by global […]
Park and Villa Patumbah
If you like architecture, get Zurich on your list of cities to visit. There are stunning gems around most corners but Park & Villa Patumbah really stands out from the crowd. Who owns this stunning villa? The owner of the villa was Carl Fürchtegott Grob-Zundel, a Zurich merchant who made his fortune running a tobacco […]