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 […]
The joy of vintage
Finesse Luxury Boutique in Seefeld Zurich is brimming with vintage finds. A specialist in second hand clothing and accessories, it’s hard not to fall in love with everything in the shop window. When you buy a piece of vintage clothing, you’re not just buying the fabric and thread – you’re buying a piece of someone’s […]
Is that a vineyard I see?
We got married in Quinta dos Vales wine estate in Estombar Portugal back in 2018. Now, anytime I see a vineyard it stops me in my tracks and I’m transported back to that day. The warmth of the sun on my shoulders as we exchanged our vows. The celebrations and toasts with family and friends […]
Chicken sh*t bingo
If you’re in Austin Texas and I could tell you only one thing to do, it’s Chicken sh*t bingo! It may sounds like a joke but it’s quite honestly, one of the the most fun and quirky things you’ll be a part of. How it all started The idea came from a musician who approached […]
Shop local
One thing that’s on my mind at the moment is the number of small businesses that are struggling to survive in such unsettled times. Many jobs are in jeopardy and I have friends in Ireland who are temporarily laid-off and others in the UK that may face pay-cuts very soon. A little goes a long […]
Window shopping
Even though shops are closed at the moment, this doesn’t mean you can’t find things that are beautiful, striking or inspirational. Like my all-time favourite fashion designer Sir Paul Smith says… You can find inspiration in everything. If you can’t, then you’re not looking properly.” Here are some of this things that caught my attention […]
Flussbad Unterer Letten
A quick post for you today and it’s to tell you about an area of Zurich that I can’t wait to experience in the sunshine and heat – Flussbad Unterer Letten. When I visited Iain here back in 2015, he raved about swimming and relaxing by the river or lake. His face lights up when […]
Le Corbusier House
Ask any of family and friends and they’ll say that one of the places that I’m at my happiest is on the top deck of a hop-on hop-off tour bus. There’s no two ways about it, I absolutely love sightseeing! That’s why, during this period of social distancing and more time at home, I’m making […]