Basel, Switzerland: The Jewish Museum

Basel, Switzerland: The Jewish Museum

by | Jan 24, 2019 | SWITZERLAND, Travel

The link between Jews and Switzerland isn’t very obvious. When you think of the idea of Jews being persecuted, Switzerland doesn’t immediately come to mind.  I mean, Switzerland is supposed to be neutral, right?  All of that horrible stuff only happened in...
SWISS ALPS: Walensee Haus

SWISS ALPS: Walensee Haus

by | Apr 28, 2014 | SWITZERLAND, Travel

Nestled into the green hillsides of the Churfirsten mountain range is this wooden masterpiece of a house designed by kM Architektur.   Built to look like a giant modern sauna, the house is wrapped by mountains, greenery and the clear blue waters of the Walensee...
SWISS ALPS / loft getaway

SWISS ALPS / loft getaway

by | Dec 20, 2013 | SWITZERLAND, Travel

 It’s as if someone just plopped a super modern New York style loft into the Alp cliff-sides of Zermatt, Switzerland.  Mixing pine with steel with glass, local architect Heinz Julen has created a modern retreat in the heart of one of the most...
SWITZERLAND – Villa Orselina

SWITZERLAND – Villa Orselina

by | Jan 4, 2013 | RESTO, SWITZERLAND, Travel

        If you really want to get away from it all and bathe yourself in luxury, the Orselina will be your best bet.  Tucked way up on the hillside overlooking Lago Maggiore, this villa-esque hotel is small, cozy and chic with fairy-tale...