Though sparsely covered in the Swiss press, the story of Switzerland accidently invading the Principality of Liechtenstein is old news in the blogosphere. On March 2nd, 170 infantry recruits lost their way in the night and walked several kilometers into the territory of their neighboring country. Liechtenstein is just 25 kilometers long by [...]

This morning I made the mistake of glancing up at the sun-streaked, cloudness sky and instantly regretted not being in the mountains for rides down powerdy runs and sips of Ovomaltine in the sunshine. Fortunately, we live in the age of broadband internet access and Youtube, where vicarious experiences are just a mouse click away. [...]

A friend of mine flies Cessnas around Switzerland in his free time and is close to acquiring his private pilot license. He tells me that it is beautiful up there, buzzing around the mountainous landscapes. I am inclined to believe him, especially when I see the uncontrolled smirk on his face when he [...]