My polish breakfast Dzien dobry, is what a typical Polish person would say at 10 a.m. on a lazy Sunday morning. Today I would like to share with… Read more “What I like eating for my polish breakfast”
Category: Tradition
Carnival in Basel, Switzerland
The Basel Fasnacht is a mixture of joie de vivre and melancholy, mummery and magic. Drummers, piccolo players, Guggenmusikos, carriages, and chaises make music and intrigue through… Read more “Carnival in Basel, Switzerland”
Ghats in Varasina, India
Varanasi is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world. It is the home of God Shiva and since the beginning of the time the most religious… Read more “Ghats in Varasina, India”
Happy Birthday Switzerland
This year Switzerland has two reasons to celebrate August: first of all – the country is celebrating its birthday on August 1st, and second – for the first time… Read more “Happy Birthday Switzerland”
The old town of Graz in Austria
The second largest city of Austria is famous for its six universities, including the University of Graz, which was found in 1585. The wonderful medieval architecture of… Read more “The old town of Graz in Austria”
These things will surprise you abroad
INDIA You have to take off shoes in a temple and wear them in a plastic bag (provided at the entry of the temple). If you want… Read more “These things will surprise you abroad”
Gdańsk – The pearl of polish tourism
Gdańsk was built in the 13th and 14th centuries as the largest city in Poland and one of the richest districts of the Hanseatic League. Reger trade… Read more “Gdańsk – The pearl of polish tourism”
On the path of Freddy Mercury in Zanzibar
It’s December 2013 and the first snow has arrived in Winterthur, Switzerland. Its one of the colder winters in Switzerland with a thick snow layer on my… Read more “On the path of Freddy Mercury in Zanzibar”
Doing business in South Africa
Boere maak’n plan. This Afrikaans statement means “farmers make a plan”, and it refers to the South African ability to deal with any situation, no matter how… Read more “Doing business in South Africa”
The most celebrated bar in Milano, Italy
Camparino in Galleria At the Piazza del Duomo entrance to Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is Milan’s most celebrated bar. Know until recently as Zucca, it’s been there… Read more “The most celebrated bar in Milano, Italy”
St. Patrick’s Day in Kerry, Ireland
Dingle is perhaps the prettiest town in the county of Kerry, Ireland. In lovely painted shops with a view on the sea, you can purchase crystal glass… Read more “St. Patrick’s Day in Kerry, Ireland”
The golden pavilion – Kinkaku-Ji in Kyoto, Japan
Kinkak-Ji was originally built in the 14th century as part of the old-age residence of a shogun. The “Temple of the Golden Pavilion” is one of Kyotos… Read more “The golden pavilion – Kinkaku-Ji in Kyoto, Japan”
One more Swiss event – Schaffhausen Carnival
The carnival in Schaffhausen is celebrated throughout the picturesque old town with lots of fun, positive energy and colorful confetti. After putting up the jester’s tree on… Read more “One more Swiss event – Schaffhausen Carnival”
What makes Shirakawa-go in Japan so special?
Shirakawa-go is one of the most traditional villages of Japan. It lies at the foot of thickly wooded mountains in the river valley of the Shogawa. When… Read more “What makes Shirakawa-go in Japan so special?”
What’s up in Scotland, Isle of Skye
Today is special day in Scotland. It’s the birthday of the national poet Robert Burns and this is celebrated throughout Scotland with “tatties and neeps”- (which is… Read more “What’s up in Scotland, Isle of Skye”
What’s up in Cartagena, Colombia
Today starts Fiesta de Nuestra Senora de La Candelaria , with music, good food and colorful parades in the old town of Cartagena, Colombia. The buildings of… Read more “What’s up in Cartagena, Colombia”
5 things to do in Munich, Germany
When I think of Munich, I think of summer time, elegant ladies sitting in street cafes drinking local beer from one liter beer mugs and hansome, tall Germans… Read more “5 things to do in Munich, Germany”
TYPICAL SWISS!
Who didn’t hear about the idyllic and heal world in Switzerland, where Heidi is running barefoot among the green fields in the Swiss Alps feeding pretty cows and where… Read more “TYPICAL SWISS!”