I have just spent a stimulating couple of days at the new M4 culture festival in Crans-Montana (the four M’s stand for Mountain, Music, Museum and More). Providing a wealth of entertainment ranging from photographic exhibitions to classical concerts to contemporary dance, the M4 culture festival attracted a varied crowd and proved to be a […]
The Locarno Film Festival in focus
In August of every year, over 15,000 film fans from around the world gather in the small Swiss town of Locarno to enjoy the art of cinema at one of the oldest film festivals in the world, third to Venice and Cannes. The 67th Locarno Film Festival will take place this year from 6-16 August. […]
Dawn concerts – Aubes Musicales (until 31 August 2014)
Have you heard of these concerts? Aube means dawn in French, and they are held daily during summer – come rain or come shine – at the Bains des Pâquis, in the middle of the lake in Geneva, from 6.00 to 7.00 every morning. Free, with even coffee thrown in – gratuit till 6.15! You […]
Rosé wines – 50 shades of pink
Rosé wines are becoming increasingly popular all year round and that was even before Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt put their money in Château Miraval, their summer home in Provence where rosé dominates the wine scene. Fruity cool refreshment, a desire to conjur up long sunny days and growing wine consumption amongst women may be […]
A tomato a day keeps the doctor away!
Tomatoes! Juicy, colourful and delicious. We all know that tomatoes are good for us and we should include them more in our diet. But what are tomatoes and why, specifically, are they such a healthy food? The tomato is the fruit of the Lycopersicon esculentum plant.Although tomatoes are closely associated with Italian cuisine, they are […]
Climbing at your finger tips in the Bains des Pâquis.
A first in Switzerland and one of just a handful in the world, the Psychobloc is a climbing wall installed in the shallows of the Bains de Pâquis on the Geneva lake front. The structure has three faces so offering a progression of climbing routes ranging from easy to those that will challenge the most […]
Why eating fibre is so important
We’ve all heard about the need to include fibre in our diets, but why is it so important? Dietary fibre refers to nutrients in the diet that are not digested by gastrointestinal enzymes. They are derived from the indigestible portion of plant food that pushes through our digestive system, absorbing water along the way and […]
Unique watch set to break auction record
“A masterpiece of horology”, “the “Holy Grail” of watches” and “the world’s most famous watch” are just a few of the superlatives being bandied around to describe a watch that Sotheby’s in Geneva is to put on sale for an estimated CHF 15 million in mid-November. Made by Patek Philippe in 1933, it is claimed […]
Slow down ageing with these foods
We have all been encouraged to eat foods rich in antioxidants for optimal health and wellness. But what are antioxidants? Oxidation is a natural process that occurs in our body when we convert what we eat into energy. When oxygen is metabolized, it creates highly unstable molecules called “free radicals”. Free radicals can attack and […]
Show jumping at Villars-Gryon – win tickets!
This year’s showjumping trials at Villars-Gryon take place on 3–10 July and there’s plenty on offer for those interested in equestrian sports amid spectacular Alpine scenery. This free event, which brings together both regional and national as well as pony competitions, serves as a qualifier tournament for the Swiss Grand Prix Championship Elite 2014. If […]
