From time to time, we all need to meet business associates or clients in a public spot, and this often requires Internet access. The Geneva Tourism tourist office has published a list of cybercafés located in different neighborhoods all over Geneva. Even though they fall under the heading cybercafé, it is advisable to check out […]
Food & dining
WiFi in Lausanne’s main squares
The city of Lausanne is now offering free WiFi in seven of the city’s main squares – Flon, Palud, Riponne, St-François, Montbenon, Navigation, Port, Service des Automobiles and Aéroport de la Blécherette. It is also available in some lakeside locations. This free Internet access is available to residents and visitors alike and is referred to as “FreeSpot”. […]
Swiss grape harvest begins, with 2009 promising to be a great year
Geneva/Lausanne, Switzerland (GenevaLunch) – The grape harvest of 2009 has wine producers in Switzerland smiling, even though grape picking begins in earnest in Valais, the early starter and the largest wine-producing canton, only this weekend. It has been an excellent year for growers, comparable to 2005, one of the best years on record, say growers: […]
Bialetti Mukka Express cappuccino maker
An economical, ecological, ergonomic cappuccino maker Bialetti’s Mukka Express model is unique in that you can make a cappuccino or café au lait, with real espresso and foamy milk, all in one pot. The Bialetti looks very similar to Bialetti’s traditional 6- and 8-sided, stovetop espresso makers. It does not require paper filters, so it […]
Home alone! with a popcorn thief
One of the real joys of having a family is seeing them all leave, now and again, so you have time alone to do EXACTLY what you feel like. In my case, a recent home alone evening, with balmy weather in the Alps, drove me to one of life’s great pleasures (you might not all […]