I feel wealthy because I have accumulated friendships that have withstood time. Niah is one such friendship, a person who knows about the time I sh** my pants, my extensive list of ex boyfriends, and my show choir phase. That friend who knows your fake laugh or can call you in tears at 4am from...
Romance of the Rails: My Nightjet Sleeper Train Journey from Prague to Zurich
I once read that overnight train rides were for those who craved a different form of travel- one that doesn’t feel rushed, but simply allows you to sit back and enjoy the show. Admittedly I was more eager for my 13-hour NightJet sleeper train from Prague to Zurich than for the four-day stay in Prague...
The Unexpected Way I Integrated in Switzerland: Through Dating Apps
While being thrown in as the new kid from one school to another was difficult for my eight-year-old self, I figured it would be a piece of cake when moving overseas to Switzerland. Surely adults can make lasting friendships easier than children. Boy, was I wrong....
Montreux Jazz Festival 101: A Guide to Music, Magic, and ‘Smoke on the Water’
Quincy Jones once called the Montreux Jazz Festival the Rolls Royce of festivals. A place where great artists go once they’ve reached a certain level of success. It’s a place where people go not to be seen (e.g., Coachella), but to be surrounded by incredible music....
Lucerne to Mount Pilatus in a Day: The Golden Round Trip Explained
A small city staged upon a lake and within arm's reach of the mountains, Lucerne is a pretty picture worth exploring. I still have a snapshot in my mind of a full moon appearing from behind the mountain peaks, making it seems as if we could have pulled it down with a lasso....
Can You Live and Work in Switzerland Without an EU Passport? Yes—Here’s How
It’s often said that finding a way to move to Switzerland for non-Europeans or nationals from European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries (Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland) is as hard as diamond. Finding a way to live in Switzerland for non EU nationals may be daunting, but is surely not impossible....
10 Unforgettable Day Trips from Geneva – Easy Scenic Escapes by Train or Bus
A change in landscape—or even language—is never far away. Switzerland has four national languages, and within just an hour or two from Geneva, you can find yourself wandering through medieval châteaux, exploring UNESCO-listed vineyards, or standing among the remnants of the Roman Empire....
