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Switzerland

  • Train or plane – which do you prefer

    Tweet The other night I was having a conversation on Twitter with a couple of travel writers about Eurostar’s new direct London to Amsterdam route, which will be launching the year after next. I…

    October 15, 2013
  • Victorinox Swiss Army Victoria perfume review

    Tweet As a lover of all things Swiss, from the Alps to the food, and also of course Swiss design, I was intrigued by the idea of Victorinox Swiss Army Victoria perfume, so when…

    April 14, 2013
  • Taste of adventure

    Tweet One of the biggest things I’ve struggled with as a Cotton Wool Mum is giving No 1 Son enough freedom to experience the adrenaline rush that can only come from being a little…

    January 23, 2013
  • An evening at the Academy at Mosimann’s

    Tweet This is turning into a bit of a foodie week on the blog, because last night I went to the Academy at Mosimann’s for an evening of Swiss food to celebrate the launch…

    April 25, 2012
  • Baked Camembert with Cranberry Jam

    Tweet Ever since we went to Switzerland No 1 Son and I have been a bit obsessed with fondue. On one trip we had the sweet version – served with chocolate, with different fruits;…

    April 24, 2012
  • Mountain high

    Tweet For someone who really, really doesn’t like heights I seem to have spent an awful lot of time up mountains, most of the time with my heart in my mouth. These pictures were…

    February 22, 2012
  • Destination Anywhere

    Tweet Seeing the world through my child’s eyes is one of my greatest joys. I’m lucky to have been a travel editor on several magazines, so I’ve been able to take No 1 Son…

    July 13, 2011
  • Swiss Family Bliss

    Tweet This was definitely not a Maria moment. Standing on top of a snow-capped mountain, 10,000 feet in the air does not come naturally to me. The hills may be alive with the sound…

    March 15, 2011