Zürich is a great base for exploring some of the most beautiful destinations in Switzerland. Within a few hours by train or car, you can explore charming villages, historic cities, and stunning natural scenery. Whether it's a day trip to a nearby mountain for skiing or hiking, a visit to a nearby city for culture and history, or a relaxing day by the lake, there are plenty of options for visitors to enjoy. Some popular day trips from Zurich include visiting Lucerne, Bern, and Basel for their charming old towns and cultural attractions, or exploring the nearby mountains like Flumserberg or Brau ..read more

September was all about Chinese food for me as I wanted to try the most recommended Chinese restaurants in Zürich and pick out my favourite ones. I am by no means an expert when it comes to Chinese food but having grown up with a lot of Chinese friends I was able to get the right tips and order the right dishes. For me, Chinese food is all about the sauces, the dim sum and the way they are able to combine a variety of flavours that explode in your mouth. Trying out so many restaurants really gave me a whole new perspective on what Chinese food and hospitality really are about ..read more

Lugano is in the southern part of Switzerland in the Ticino region and it’s one of the most beautiful places you’ll ever see. In Ticino Italian is spoken as the main language and you’ll notice that the vibes, the food and the people are much more closely related to Italy than to Switzerland - it’s a little Italy within Switzerland and has a little bit the best of both worlds. Tourists from all over the country flock to the Ticino region in the summer but also in March/April and October/November as these months tend to already bring bad weather to the northern part of Switzerland while the weat ..read more

Fondue season is finally almost back and we want to share our favourite Fondue Restaurants in Switzerland with you. Whether you are Swiss or not - Fondue is a definite winter tradition that should be enjoyed at least once a month during winter months! Some restaurants have also adapted to today’s needs and offer vegan and gluten free fondue options making it easier to enjoy this delicacy for more people. One of the first things people think about when they think about Switzerland is Fondue but there are many varieties and options and it’s also easy to fall into a cheap tourist trap that will m ..read more

Below you’ll find a list of my favourite lakeside restaurants in Zürich and around the lake - all of the restaurants listed below are places where you are right by the lake and can enjoy the breeze and maybe a little dip before/after lunch ..read more

Gelato is one of my favorite desserts and in the summer I can definitely eat an ice cream a day. I decided it was time to make a list of my preferred gelato pit stops in Zürich. All five of these are absolutely delicious and it was hard for me to put them in order from one to five, Gelati currently remains my favorite as they consistently have delicious flavours and I keep liking everything I try and Gelateria di Berna has a flavour I love (Mare di Berna a.k.a Nutella) which I sometimes wake up craving ..read more

At first sight, Zürich wouldn’t strike you as a typical Burger city but the options and the quality of the burgers is bound to surprise you. After all, Switzerland is known both for its great meat quality and yummy cheese so how can they go wrong? After trying almost every burger in town I made the following selection for you to choose from, making sure that there is at least one vegan or vegetarian option available! The Bite and Stamped are the definite winners for me along with Himalaya Burger which is an absolute must try ..read more

I have finally come around to doing the guide for my home town - Lugano - below you’ll find where to eat, drink and sleep in this charming city in the south of Switzerland. It was definitely not easy to list my favourite restaurants as there are really a lot of great places where you can eat or snack. The best part of a trip to Lugano is combining something a bit more fancy with an evening at a “Grotto” to see everything the city has to offer ..read more

At first sight, Zürich wouldn’t strike you as a typical Burger city but the options and the quality of the burgers is bound to surprise you. After all, Switzerland is known both for its great meat quality and yummy cheese so how can they go wrong? After trying almost every burger in town I made the following selection for you to choose from, making sure that there is at least one vegan or vegetarian option available! The Bite and Stamped are the definite winners for me along with Himalaya Burger which is an absolute must try ..read more

When I first moved to Zürich I really struggled with finding nice wine bars where I could enjoy a good glass of wine and have some tapas or finger food on the side. Most places I found were also restaurants and you were expected to also have dinner or it was bars where they didn’t really have a dedicated wine list and you would have your usual Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio and Verdejo selection for white wines ..read more