Oryx, January 2012 Having worked in Zurich for a few years, I was glad for the chance to write about fun things to do there for Oryx, the inflight magazine of Qatar Airways. I wrote the piece in English and it was translated into Arabic as well. You can read the English version here: Weekend Away, [...]
Archive for the ‘Travel’ Category
48 hours in Zurich
Posted in Travel, tagged Culture, entertainment, museums, shopping, Switzerland, Travel, Zurich on February 27, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Swiss Federal Railways targets fare dodgers
Posted in Travel, tagged business, Environment, railways, swiss federal railways, Switzerland, trains, Travel on December 20, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
For Swiss Federal Railways, the new year has already begun. In addition to introducing new timetables on December 11, it has stopped selling tickets on board. This policy translates into hefty fines for passengers who fail to buy their tickets prior to boarding – either because they forgot or because they were in too [...]
Tapping into alternative energy for the soul
Posted in Travel, tagged Culture, geobiology, Ley lines, nature, places of power, Switzerland, Travel on August 23, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Switzerland is rich in mystical places where the weary can supposedly refuel by soaking up geobiological energy. I decided to check out a few such spots. Read the whole story here: http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/culture/Tapping_into_alternative_energy_for_the_soul_.html?cid=19674092
Swiss tourism bets on winter cabin magic
Posted in Travel, tagged nature, Switzerland, tourism, Travel, winter on November 23, 2009 | 4 Comments »
It’s expected to be a hard but hopefully cozy winter in the Swiss tourism industry. For the coming season, Switzerland Tourism is heavily promoting mountain cabin magic in resorts around the country. Read the whole story here: http://www.swisster.ch/news/lifestyle/swiss-tourism-bets-winter-cabin-magic.html
Ghost walk reveals Zurich’s hidden haunts
Posted in Travel, tagged entertainment, ghosts, Halloween, Switzerland, Travel, Zurich on October 7, 2009 | 4 Comments »
There’s a side of Zurich not mentioned in the typical city guide – a side that is dark and mysterious. An Englishman brings this spooky aspect “back to life” though his self-created “Ghost Walk of Zurich”. The tour is both creepy and fun, making it the perfect diversion with Halloween on the horizon. Read the [...]
